In Memory
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Name: |
ARCH, U-CDX, U-AG2 “Honeytree’s Rosie Blue Lady”, UD, MX, MXJ, OAC, NJC, FM, R3-MCL, Delta Pet Partner |
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Breed: |
Shetland Sheepdog |
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Age: |
13 years old when she died in October 2008 |
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Height: |
14 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder, 24 pounds |
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Personality Characteristics: |
Rosie had the sweetest personality of any dog I have ever known. She was absolutely gentle, loyal and loving. She was wonderful with children and was always ready to play with any dog that was interested. She was extremely intelligent, often learning new behaviors after only a few repetitions. Rosie’s favorite things in the entire world were tennis balls and frisbees. She was obsessed with both, and would play until she was totally exhausted. Although some Shetland Sheepdogs can be shy, Rosie was very outgoing and loved meeting new people. She was calm and confident in any situation, and I trusted her absolutely as my partner and best friend. |
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Awards/Titles: |
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) |
Rosie loved her PAWSitive Therapy Troupe visits. She started crying in the car when we pulled into hospital or school entrances - she couldn't wait to get out and meet people. Since Rosie had been a therapy dog since the age of one year, she knew her job extremely well. I didn't even have to tell her to sit next to a wheelchair or jump up onto a chair for petting—she did it by herself. She seemed to instinctively know who needed special attention and would snuggle right up to those who need her most. With children in the R.EA.D. program in schools, Rosie would listen attentively no matter how many children wanted to read to her. She made reading fun for the children, and always gave them her unconditional love and acceptance.
