Rozy + MJ

These sweet seniors are two of the biggest love bugs you’ll ever meet. MJ will almost always bring a smile to your face with his goofy demeanor and un-proportionally large stature, while Rozy gives you the warm fuzzies as she fills your heart with love and adoration. MJ and Rozy have experienced some big transitions in life after unexpectedly losing their mom, Marian, in November 2023. With nowhere else to go, they moved in at the ranch in January, and have been part of the rescue pack their mom so staunchly supported. When Marian was still with us, she visited our booth every year and made clear how much she supported our cause, and that she had one request - that if anything ever happened to her, MJ and Rozy would be kept together. This was a promise that was made and one we intend to keep. MJ and Rozy are incredibly connected to one another and have been together their entire lives. Since being in our care, they’re frequently found laying near each other, or running and playing together. They’d both do amazingly in a family home that can commit to their needs and provide them with the structure and leadership they need.

MJ has two sides to him - he’s simultaneously one of the most energetic, playful, and mischievous seniors you’ll ever meet, while also being incredibly calm and even tempered. He doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body and has been great with every dog he’s met, and is good with children of all ages. He’s a very curious guy and that curiosity can get him into trouble since the nose knows, so establishing rules and boundaries in the house (like no paws on furniture) is a must, otherwise you may find him attempting to steal off the plate you walked away from. MJ thrives when he has someone keeping him accountable to household rules and helping reinforce his place command. If he’s allowed too much freedom, he’ll find his way to trouble because again, the nose knows. MJ walks well on leash, is crate trained, potty trained (although we encourage belly bands during the transition period to avoid marking), displays no food aggression or resource guarding, and is in good health.

Rozy is a doll - an absolute sweetheart that thrives on structure, rules, and boundaries as well. Inside the home, she’s quiet as a bug. She likes to find a comfy spot to lay and relax while watching you move through the tasks of your day. She’s one of the easiest dogs we’ve had in a while, and has so much love to share in her retirement years. She’s very calm and relaxed around children, which is something we don’t see often. For Rozy, she’s very prone to anxiety, which manifests behaviorally into pacing and trembling. She used to be on daily Xanax, but has since been weaned off and is doing well with calming exercises and structure. If her leadership needs aren’t fulfilled and she has too much freedom, she’ll pace and practice anxious behaviors. Rozy thrives when she has someone that can be her anchor during those anxiety build ups through calming breaths together, not pettings. If you try to comfort or coddle her through her anxiety attacks, it’ll only get worse. Rozy is in overall good health, although she is at risk for DM. This does not mean she will get it, but it is a possibility, so a DM experienced home, or one that’s willing to learn would be ideal. Rozy is crate trained, potty trained, walks well on leash, and has not displayed any food aggression or resource guarding.

These two are so deserving of a happy ending so please share so MJ and Rozy can find their furever home together!

Both dogs are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and require application, interview, home check, meet n greet with all household members + existing pets, and completion of Rules+Boundaries training prior to placement.