Rosie Bale

SUCH TERRIBLY SAD AND TRAGIC NEWS (August 2013)

In November, Gina says “I just wanted to let you know the very sad news that Rosie has died after an operation.

She was unable to retain any food or liquids and was very weak due to a suspected blockage which showed as a shadow on the x-ray. During the operation she vomited and this went into her lungs.

We did all we could to save her as we had to give her a chance but, within 2 days, we had to let her go as she was suffering too much.

I am so sorry to have informed you so late but it has been very difficult for us as we only had her for 9 months but, during that time, she became a very important and very much loved member of the family. If only we could have her again – as she is sorely missed.”

ROSIE’S HISTORY

When she came into IRR care, Rosie was 9 years old and was surrendered as the family were no longer able to care for her since their son emigrated.

FOSTERER’S REPORT – IRELAND (SEPTEMBER 2012)

She walks well on the lead, travels well in the car, she is good with children and other dogs and she is not food possessive. Rosie has no known health issues; her recall is good and she is house trained.

UK FOSTERER’S INITIAL REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2012)

Rosie is very pretty. She is quite a small Goldie with a long curly coat.

Rosie is good with our dogs and with the cats and is very chilled and laid back. She has met the goats and the pigs and is totally unfazed by them.

She absolutely loves hugs and cuddles. She loves her bed and you don’t hear a peep out of her all night. She travelled well in the car and walks fine on the lead. Rosie will sit, stay and give you her paw so has been very well trained. She sometimes seems a little nervous if you approach her suddenly but it’s very early days so I’m sure she will soon overcome this.

So far she has been a perfect house guest and is a pleasure to have and no trouble at all.

FOSTERER’S 2nd REPORT (26.9.2012)

Rosie follows you everywhere, she enjoys human company and dogs alike, loves anyone that will give her some fuss.

She appears to be fine with children of all ages and as soon as she hears them her tail doesn’t stop wagging, very eager to please and has a lovely gentle nature.

She will bark to let you know someone is at the gate.

She loves her home comforts and has certainly made herself at home by sleeping in Harvey’s bed.

Rosie is not food possessive, she will sit while you put her food down and it’s gone in second, I have never known a dog eat her food so quickly!!

She will sit, stay, lie down and give you her paw. Rosie’s recall is excellent; she can be up the top of the field and as soon as you call her she is there by your side. She has been very well trained at some stage.

Rosie has met several dogs when out walking and appears fine with them; she is more interested in the people than the dogs.

She would make a great pet for any family.

ROSIE HAS GONE TO HER FOREVER HOME (14th October 2012)

This is what Gina, Rosie’s’ adopter had to say about Rosie’s first night in her new home:

“She is settled and slept well last night next to me!!! She had breakfast at 6am followed by a long run in the fields – attached to the lead. I really won’t need to go to the gym tonight if the morning run is repeated this afternoon.

She is currently at the poodle parlour being groomed and clipped.

She is well and truly part of the family and is ruling the roost already.

Thank you again she is wonderful.