*DESERT ROSE

My story

Meet Desert Rose, a 10-year-old pittie mix with a heart as big as the desert sky. She LOVES water and cooling off in the doggie pool. Life hasn’t been the easiest for this sweet senior, her joints a little stiff and the hard shelter floors aren’t doing her any favors. But beneath her tired exterior is a spark that refuses to go out. At first, Desert Rose seemed unsure in the shelter, but then we saw it—the wiggle. A little tail wag, a playful bounce in playgroup—proof that there’s still joy left in her soul, waiting to be nurtured. She may have more years behind her than in front of her, but she deserves to spend whatever time she has left in a warm, loving home, not a kennel. Desert Rose doesn’t ask for much, just a soft bed, a kind hand to soothe her, and a heart willing to cherish her golden years. If you’ve ever dreamed of giving a senior dog the love they deserve, she’s waiting for you. Let’s not let her story end in a shelter.When Desert Rose first entered our shelter, she met some other social dogs and did fine coexisting.  But the stress of the shelter has gotten to this sensitive girl and she`s become reactive on leash.  She doesn`t participate in playgroups anymore, but she may be able to live with another respectful and low energy dog if her owner was willing to do slow introductions over a matter of weeks, watch body language, and only proceed as the dogs are comfortable.   Check out her playgroup video here:To meet me, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays, Noon - 6:00 pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To help expedite the meet and greet process, please make note of my Animal ID number, and those of other dogs you might be interested in meeting. Be sure to bring your ID with you, too. We are located at 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento. I look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt *DESERT ROSE, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.