Adopt a Rottweiler (short coat)

Hi Everyone,

My name is Daisy. I came to SSRR after my person passed away and found myself in the county shelter. The folks with SSRR knew I was a great girl so they came and got me out.

I'm a little shy at first. I've been through a lot over the last few months and I'm learning about a whole new world outside of the one I'd known my whole life. Once I know you will be kind to me, I'll just melt. I really thrive when I find my main person who I trust most. That person is the one who I look to for guidance since I'm still a bit unsure of this new life. Don't be surprised if I lean into you and make you put your hand on my head. That's just me telling you I need some reassurance and some love at that moment. Right now my preferred person is my foster mom. She's with me most of the day and takes care of me so it's natural. I see my foster dad in the evenings and sometimes when he comes home, I get a little unsure of who he is until he sits with me and reassures me he's a good guy. I'm not sure why I have that reaction. It's been a tough few months. In time though, I'll be more confident and sure of my environment.

I'm a really well mannered girl, most of the time. I have been getting a little excited in my foster home because I've been starting to feel comfortable there. Sometimes when I run and play around the yard and I get very excited, I jump on my foster mom. It's really just me showing her how happy I am. She's been reminding me I'm really too big to do that, I'm almost 100lbs, so I listen to her, but sometimes I kind of forget. I'm really trying hard to remember not to do that. I don't jump on the little people though. I do know better than that. But I do get pretty excited when they give me attention. My butt just wiggles so much that sometimes I accidentally hit them with it and they get a little off balance. I just can't help it! They look out for me though so that's really nice of them because I love to wiggle to show just how happy I am.

If I have to go potty, I stand by the door. If you don't catch my cue then I'll let out a big ol' woof to get your attention. Other than that, I'm pretty quiet.

I listen well! I know how to sit and lie down. I also know how to shake paws. I love treats and take them gently, even from the littles. Sometimes, if they are walking around with food, I think it's for me and might try to take it. I don't mean any harm. I just don't stop to think it might not be for me, especially since it's right there at the same height as my mouth. I'm really nice about it though. I don't grab it. I just stick my nose on it and maybe give it a lick. My foster mom tells me I'm not supposed to do that either so I've been trying to remember that. It's best when the littles don't walk around with food in their hands right at my level. We all have a little remembering to do.

You've read about my playful side and my little mischievous side, but that's a really small part of me. Most of the time I am content just chilling on my bed or blanket chewing on my toys or sleeping. That's really my preferred activity and mellow describes my personality best.

I do have a crate that I stay in when my foster people are away. I'm not a huge fan of it, but it's not that bad. I was all by myself in another room in the crate when I first arrived at my foster home. I broke out a couple times because I was very lonely. They moved me into the room with the other dogs and I've done really well being crated that way since I don't feel so alone.

Did I mention there are other dogs in my foster home? Cats too? I get along with them pretty well as long as they stay calm. I don't take too well to being jumped on and really only like to play on my terms. I enjoy calm, neutral, well mannered dogs to share space with.

As far as the cats go, I'm fairly intrigued by them and still trying to figure them out. There is one that's a bit mischievous so I try to track him down to get a good sniff of him and see what he's all about. The other two give me a thump on the nose if I get too close to them, so I just walk away. Sometimes I do a sneak sniff of them when they don't see me coming though. I heard my foster mom say she's not completely sure about me with cats yet and that she wouldn't leave me alone with them right now although I haven't shown any ill will to them. I'm just a really big girl and the cats are pretty small, so I can understand that.

If you haven't figured out yet, there are little people in my foster house too! Just two, but they can be loud at times. I get a little nervous when they get really loud and playful but just go to my foster mom to get some reassurance and she takes care of everything. I do love the littles though, especially when they pet me and give me treats. Every now and then I make the little girl pet me by leaning against her or pushing my head into her hand or lap. I also like to sneak kisses. They are the same size as me so it's really easy to do. I'm a big girl though and have to remember to be careful around them. My foster mom also reminds them to be careful around me too. It's best for all of us when the littles don't try to get me to do something I don't want to do.

I think a home I'd thrive in best would be a home that's fairly quiet. I'd love to be the center of someone's world. I wouldn't mind having a dog friend or two as long as they are mellow like me and don't try to steal my food, toys or bed, at least until we figure each other out. I think I'd adapt to a busier home too, but would need some extra time, attention and patience to do so.

If you think I'm the pet for you and you'd like to meet me, please fill out an adoption application and we'll get the process started to find out if we are all a good fit for each other.

Thank you for visiting!