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Name: Angel | more pictures
Breed:  Rottweiler (special needs)
Sex:     Spayed Female
Age:     4 years old
Size:    large, very strong
Weight: 80 +  needs to fill out
Dogs:   Yes needs a little warm up time
Cats:   unknown
Kids:   Older children (teenage).
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained:  yes
Birds:   unknown
Livestock: unknown
Tricks:  sit, down
Likes: belly rubs, getting love and attention, her tennis ball.
Dislikes:  sharp noises and bumps to her blind side.  She darts out of the way and will knock smaller children over.
Activity Level: medium
Notes:
update 7/22.  Angel is an absolute lover.  She will curl up to you given the choice and if you aren't quick enough, she'll take your spot on the bed.  She LOVES to play fetch which is amazing given her limited vision.  She will chase the ball as long as your arm holds out.  She does think of herself as a lap dog. 

Angel is very much an angel.  She is blind in her left eye and only has partial sight in her right. She has been this way for some time so she knows how to compensate.  We are working on updating her social graces as she's a little out of practice.  She can be a little mouthy when she gets excited so it she may need teenage children who understand her needs.  She is a very loving girl who needs someone who will love her and understand her needs. 

Name:  Annabelle | more pictures
Breed:  American Stafford Terrier
Sex:     Spayed Female
Age:     ~5 years old (Apr ‘10)
Size:    medium, very strong
Weight: 65lbs
Dogs:   Yes
Cats:   No
Kids:   Close supervision with children 12 and up due to strength
Housetrained: usually
Cratetrained:  yes
Birds:   No
Livestock: No
Tricks:  working on come, sit, down
Likes/Dislikes: belly rubs, getting love and attention
Activity Level: medium
Notes:
Update 4/22: Annabelle continues to do great! She had a great time at both Petco and Bark in the Park this month and only minor issues. She is not a fan of cats (found out quickly at Petco) and she can be quite stubborn-- at Bark in the Park she would walk a little while then sit and refuse to move in any direction but back to our tent! (It's a little embarassing to be manhandled by a 55 lb dog in front of that many people haha) She hasn't had any problems with meeting other people or dogs and was scared when a dog at Bark in the Park lashed out at her! (She jumped and wanted to get away!) She's been very good at home and does less of the licking the more I pay attention. If I just pet her head she still air licks or strains to get my arm, but if I full on love on her and give her hugs and lots of rubbins she eats it up minus the tongue!! I must say she's grown on me a lot the last few weeks. I hope she finds a great loving home soon so she can start the better (stable) years of her life!

Annabelle was rescued from a kill shelter this past winter by a family, only to be abandoned by them when they moved. Annabelle was left tied up outside to brave the elements all by herself. Poor baby, but by looking at her you would never know it. She is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever met. She just wants to be with you every where you go, they should have named her Shadow.  Annabelle is a people dog, she loves nothing more than to be curled up with her human companions on the couch or floor. Given the opportunity she will be your shadow. Annabelle should be placed in a home with older children due to her great strength, she can take little ones for a ride or knock them over when she gets excited. She also should be placed in a home where she will be the only pet as she wants to be the center of her human companions attention.
Sponsor: Susan Johnson (Rottie Baby)

Name:  Baby Boy | more pictures
Breed:   Terrier Mix
Sex:        Male
Age:       1 yr. old
Size:       Small
Weight: 19 lbs.
Dogs:      Yes
Cats:        Unknown
Kids:        Unknown, but should be fine
Housetrained:   Yes
Crate trained:      Yes
Birds:    Unknown
Livestock:   Unknown
Tricks:  None yet
Likes:   Fascinated with the mirror
Dislikes:  
Activity Level:  Calm
Notes:  
Update 8/9/10: Baby Boy has had a great week.  He loves playing with his best bud, Sadie.  He likes to sleep under the covers and is so funny in the mornings because if he thinks it is too early he will refuse to get up and go outside to potty.  He has to be carried outside by one of us each morning before work.  He chewed through his leash while on a ride earlier this week.  He is a great dog and is very cute.  He loves to cuddle up with his foster parents on the couch.  He loves people and other dogs and remains curious about cats.

Baby Boy has settled in nicely at his foster home.  He is learning quickly thanks to another dog in the home.  He has started playing with her and has adapted to the crate as long as he can see the other dog in her crate next to him.  The first thing he did after meeting the other dog was jump up on the couch and snuggle in.  He goes to the door when he needs to go out and has gone through the night without any accidents.  He comes when called and loves to run in the yard.

Baby Boy is a loving dog that enjoys playing and being part of a dog pack.  He is only one year old and is already housebroken and crate trained.  He prefers a crate that he can see out of and is large enough for him to move around.  He loves to snuggle with his people on the couch or in bed.  He is very respectful of household items and prefers to chew on appropriate toys and bones.  He gets very excited when his people come home from work and greets with enthusiasm.  He does not bark very often and is a pleasure to have as a part of the family.  He is very interested in cats, but because he is young and energetic he also enjoys chasing them.  This dog would be perfect for a young family that might or might not already have dogs in the home.  

Name: Bear | more photos
Breed: Rottweiler mix
Sex:  Male
Age:  approx. 4-5 years old (Apr. ‘10)
Size:  Large
Weight: 90 lbs.
Dogs:  Good with other dogs (prefers dogs his size)
Cats: ?
Kids: good with kids
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained:  Yes
Birds:  ?
Livestock: ?
Tricks:  Sit, come, let's go!
Likes/Dislikes: Likes watching TV, learning new tricks. .
Activity Level: Medium to low, likes to be next to you and relax.
Bear is an affectionate dog that needs a loving home. He does good with kids and loves to go for walks.    He loves to run in the back yard and lay in the sun. He is a submissive dog and doesn't perfer to be the boss. He knows basic tricks like come, sit and loves car rides! He learns tricks quickly and easily. Bear is a wonderful dog looking for a wonderful family.
Rottie Angel: Paula Long; Deborah Tanzer

Name:  Bella (Anna Bella LaRue) | more pictures
Breed: Pit (“Mini Pit)
Sex:  FM
Age: 1 - 1.5
Size: Small
Weight: 35#
Dogs:  Great with most dogs, but better without dominant dogs, would be better as only dog OR with 1-2 non dominant others dogs — Best if introduced slowly (Weeks).
Cats: Not sure, but probably fine
Kids: VERY good
House trained: Yes, BUT must let out regularly or she could have an accident
Crate trained: YES!
Birds: OK
Livestock:  ??
Tricks: None, just cute
Likes/Dislikes: Like belly rubs and love.  Dislikes aggressive dogs that get in her space
Activity Level:  Low but happy to play
Notes: Bella MAY have been fought and baited, and then was thrown out of a moving car!!!  She was close to death and was VERY shy and scared.  She is MUCH better now, BUT she needs to be placed in a home which is pit experienced.
In several weeks of fostering, I have only had one incident with another dog – so she should NOT be left uncrated with new dogs, NOR should she be introduced quickly without supervision.
She eats ANYTHING and is VERY loving. She is great with THREE of my four and OK with the other — she seems to be good with most other dogs but NOT aggressive dogs.  SO IF you have an aggressive pit or rottie, this is not a good fit.  She is NOT spayed yet, but will be in short order (4/24/10)
Rottie Angel: Monica Domingue

Name: Bella | slideshow
Breed:  chi mix
Sex:  female
Age:   born 3-10-09
Size:  small
Weight: 15 lbs
Dogs:  yes
Cats: yes
Kids: older than 10
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained: yes
Birds:  probably
Livestock: n/a
Tricks:  likes to walk on her hind legs
Likes/Dislikes: likes belly rubs, walks, rides in car.
Activity Level: med to high
Notes: Bella is a very sweet little girl who has a lot of love to give. She is currently fostered with dogs both male and female large and small. She likes to play with the other dogs and is not considered to be an alpha.  Bella is full grown at approximately 15 lbs. Bella would be happiest in a mature  home. Bella likes to play with toys and has not attempted to chew household items. She is initially shy, but warms up. If your family is looking for sweet but small girl Bella may be the one for you.

Name: Billie Holiday | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler mix
Sex:  Female
Age:  approx. 8 months old (as of Aug ‘10)
Size:  Medium
Weight: 19 lbs.
Dogs:  Good with other dogs—great doggie manners!
Cats: ?
Kids: good with kids-yes
Housetrained: Yes—for 4 months old
Crate trained:  Yes
Birds:  Yes
Livestock: Met the horse the other day—did well
Likes/Dislikes: Likes watching TV, learning new tricks. .
Activity Level: Medium to high.
I was named for a very famous beautiful jazz singer.  If you have ever seen Clueless, you might remember the scene where Cher’s date asks her if she likes Billie Holiday, and she says “Oh I love him!”  Well, we are both girls silly Cher! And just like the singer Billie Holiday, my parents didn’t stay together all that long, and mom just couldn’t keep me, so I ended up in the orphanage, or as you know it, the pound.  So here I am in foster care hoping for a forever family that will love me and keep me off the streets and out of trouble! 
I’m four months old, per the vet.  19 lbs today (3/30/2010) and the vet thinks I’m got some growing to do—but we aren’t sure just how much.  I need to get bigger so I can keep up with my foster aunt and uncle better (but I’m faster!)
I am so cute!  Oh, and I am praise motivated!  I was even learning to sit as we waited at the vet’s (where I got poked and prodded.)  I love to play tug so much if there is a rope tied to a tree, I’ll play with myself, but I’ll drop it if asked.
Scout (my foster “brother”) is such a show off—catching on to potty training in two days.  It took me four, but I’m really getting it!  I like to go behind something though.   I’m a little shy in that regard.  My business is just that—MY business.  But when I’m not conducting business—my favorite spot is with you.  My second favorite spot is romping in the grass with whoever will play with me!

Name:  Buck

Name: Buddy

Name: Campbell | more pictures
Breed:  Rotti
Sex: Male   
Age: 3 ish (April 2010) 
Size:  Very large
Weight: 74 lbs
Dogs: Good with other dogs if given time. I have four, from 5 pounds to 110 pounds. One dog is deaf, and at first he did not understand how she played, but now he is fine with her. He plays with the 95 pound hound. He does not bother the 5 or 11 pound dogs,
Cats: Would chase them.
Kids:  unknown
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained:  Yes
Birds: No
Livestock: Fine with horses, strong interest in chickens,peacocks.
Tricks:  Sits, plays tug of war
Likes/Dislikes: Loves to be hugged and loved on. does not want to be in the crate, he wants to go with you instead! He does go in, but not liking it much!(he cries!) He is always ready for a ride.
Activity Campbell wants to run and play outside, here he only gets walks on a leash.
Notes:
Update 4/10: I took Campbell to the vet yesterday thinking he had gotten bit by a copperhead, but the vet said the snake either missed or it was a dry bite. I was scared to death, because I saw the snake strike and Campbell jump and cry. Thank God Campbell is quick!
As far as his prey drive goes, he is loose in the yard with all the animals and only chases the rabbit, but that is because my hound starts it and they are playing. He does harass the female goat, but again she (the goat) starts it. He is wonderful with the baby goats.
He still has problems with food.. He will eat out of the community bowl with no problem, but when it is near his crate, it is HIS food. He does not growl at people, just other animals.
He also knows to go in his crate when I am leaving the house, and does so with no problem, then he gets a bone.
He is very attached to my step son( he's 22) and will do anything he asks, he follows him everywhere and will cry when he cannot go outside with him.(which gets annoying)but at least he loves to be outside and play.
Campbell weighs 97 pounds now and is very gentle when taking treats from you, he listens good and is very playful. He still has problems with his ears, and gets yeast in them alot, we have to use the ear was and the cream the vet gave him at least once a month to clear them up.

Campbell is very gentle for such a big dog, he is very sweet. I still feed him separate because I do not want to stress any of the dogs. However his will eat out of the community bowl and has not had a problem with me taking it from him, or the other dogs walking by him. He listens very well, and is a wonderful boy. He wound prefer a fenced, because he loves to run, but he also does well on the leash for walks.
Rottie Angel: Janet and Warren Weber

Name:  Coco | more pictures
Breed: chihuahua
Sex:  female
Age:  approx  2-3yrs.
Size:  Tiny
Weight: abt 7 lbs.
Dogs:  fine ignores them
Cats: sure she would do fine
Kids: not sure yet
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained: yes
Birds:  sure
Livestock: sure
Tricks:  not sure what she does apart from look cute
Likes: Loves to be loved by humans, and loves to be carried
Dislikes:  she is happy go lucky although she would prefer not to be crated
Activity Level:  moderate-low
Notes: I love being with my human! You can carry me around all day and I will be happy. I am happy sniffing and exploring the yard and I am happy to chill on the couch… I am simply perfect in every way. I get on with other dogs unless they try and get on Mommys lap while I am there then I will snap but a dog as tiny as I am has to stand up to the competition!
I am very quiet unless I think I may get stepped on then I squeal like I am dying! Other wise I am quiet and happy, happy, happy.

Cotton | More Pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Age: 2 (as of Aug ‘10)
 

Crissy loves everybody, and loves to greet company in a very polite way.  She wants to please and is very expressive.  She's very active, loves to run and play,(that must be the Jack Russell in her).  She loves to snuggle under the covers and will sleep in too.  Crate trained so far, if you pay close attention to her she can be potty-trained real quick. NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME

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Name: Dita | more pictures
Breed:

Name: Dodger | more pictures
Breed: Rotten Rottie
Sex: Male
Age: 1-2 (as of Nov ‘09)
Size: medium size.  I'm not too big, not too small
Weight: not sure, but if I sit on your lap, It hurts.
Dogs: I like them alot.
Cats: I like to chase them alot.
Kids:  I need to be with older kids, maybe 10 and older.
House trained: Yes
Crate trained:  Some what. Im getting there...
Birds: Don't know.
Livestock: I have been spotted getting close, but I wasn't able to get there before mom
Tricks: is snoring a trick?
Likes/Dislikes: I don't like to be left alone, or be in my crate.  I love to be right at your side all the time and I just love hugs and kisses and to be chased in the field.
Activity Level: Super High. VERY easily excited.
Notes:
Rottie Baby Sponsor Natasha Petersen

Name: Doxie | more pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Breed: Miniature Dachshund
Sex: Male
Age: 5 (as of Aug ‘10)
Size: Small
Weight: 11 lbs
Dogs: Gets along great
Cats: Gets along great
Kids: Due to Doxie's small size he might be easily susceptible to injury from small children.
House trained: Working on it.
Crate trained: Yes
Birds: Unknown
Livestock: Unknown
Tricks: Will play fetch and use a doggie door.
Likes/Dislikes: Likes: attention, bellyrubs, walks, toys, rawhide. He does not have any dislikes.
Activity Level: Medium, High
Notes: Doxie is a sweet boy who wants to be by his person. Doxie loves walks and belly rubs but he is content to lay next to you while you watch TV or work on the computer. He has a lot of love to give and is looking for his forever home.

Furball NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Male
Pom Peke mix
8 weeks old aug 17
Doing great with house training
Gets along with children
Dewormed and first distemper parvo vaccine
Adoption $275
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Name: Gypsy | slideshow
Breed: Rottweiler
Sex: Female
Age: 4 to 5 (as of Aug ‘10)
Size:  Full grown
Weight: +/- 80
Dogs:  Yes
Cats: Interested but not in a bad way will be tested with cats soon.
Kids: Yes (tested with neighborhood kids and trainer's 5 year old niece
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds:  Most likely OK bu trainer has no way of testing.
Livestock: Most likely but trainer has no way of testing.
Tricks:  Not yet, still working on basic obedience
Likes/Dislikes: Seems very cool with everything. Very laid back. Very food driven.
Activity Level: Medium
Rottie Angel - Mary Alice Noble
Adoption donation: $100. Gypsy needs a new home before her foster Dad is deployed.

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Name:  Harold Von Stinky Pants | more pictures  NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
(he was found at a lake and was stinking from being in the water)
Breed:  Rottweiler
Age:  5ish
Weight:  80 (skinny)
Cats: YES
Dogs:  YES big and little male and female
Kids:  Loves children
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained:  Hasn’t been in a crate yet
Harold Von Stinky was found stray at Harris Sharon lake in NC.  He was turned over to NCRR by Animal Control.  It is obvious he has been on his own for some time as he lost a lot of weight.  He is around 15lb underweight.  Harold loves everything, kids, dogs, cats, car rides oh oh except the little Tykes Inch Worm toy his child rides.  He is a little afraid of it and will not go around it.  He will make a great addition in any family.

He is obviously cat safe! He has to protect Lane when he's sleeping on the floor!! You never know when those pillows are going to attack! oh see how shiny he is in the last 2 pics? Thats 45 min of brushing and bathing! He's a clean boy now!

Name: Isabella

Jack NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Pom Peke mix
8 weeks old aug 17
Doing great with house training
Gets along with children
Dewormed and first distemper parvo vaccine
Adoption $275
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Name:  Jenna | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler
Sex:  Female
Age:   6
Size:  Medium
Weight: 65 lbs.
Dogs:  Yes -- both male and female
Cats: Not sure
Kids: Prefers older children - 8 years and older
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained: yes
Birds:  not sure
Livestock: not sure
Tricks:  Responds to sit and down
Likes/Dislikes: Likes attention, water, balls, bottles, squeak toys, leash walks; Dislikes raised hands.
Activity Level: Medium/High
Rottie Paws Sponsor: Jeanne and Vinay Thohan
Notes:7/22.  Jenna has finally taken the plunge and become a very loving young lady.  She is no longer hesitant to push her way to the front of the pack to ask for attention.  She has become completely addicted to her tennis balls.  You have to be careful during the summer because she will run herself into the ground chasing them.  She now engages with her foster siblings in play.  She LOVES to howl to commercials and has gotten her clan all going at once.
12/11 update: Jenna is a very sweet girl that tries very hard to please.  Thanks to a commercial with Elvis Presley singing blue Christmas, a hidden talent has been revealed.  Jenna likes to howl along with the commercials.  All her foster siblings look at her like she's crazy but she just sings away.  Jenna is a beautiful "dainty" little lady with the personality of a friendly puppy.  She loves to be with "her" person all the time and after a few nudges and kisses to remind you she's there, she'll cozy up nearby.  She LOVES to play with anything she can throw and try to catch-- squeaky toys, plastic balls, or even a bucket!  The water hose or sprinkler is another favorite as she tries to "catch" every water droplet thrown her way.  Jangle her leash and she's running for the door to go for a walk.  Jenna loves to play and gets excited when she's first let out of her crate or brought inside, but winds down after a few minutes.  She needs a home where she can get one-on-one attention, daily walks, and lots of love
Rottie Paws Sponsor: Jeanne and Vinay Thohan 
Rottie Baby Sponsor: Judith Hunt; Maria Hueter
Rottie Angel: Michael and Pauline Gartner; Debra and James Sawyer

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Killian | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler mix
Sex:  Female
Age:  3yrs approx (Apr ‘10)
Size:  Small
Weight: 45
Dogs:  fine with all shapes and sizes
Cats: Very curious but we are working on it
Kids: only if they are laid back
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained:  yes
Birds:  does not seem to care
Livestock: ?
Tricks:  she will be learning general obedience, sit, leave it, come, wait
Likes/Dislikes:  Likes to play
Activity Level: Low
Notes: this little girl will melt your heart! She is a small girl and fret full of humans (large men are most frightening) in general but we are working on getting her socialized. She gets attached very quickly and loves to snuggle. She loves to curl up on your lap and watch TV.

This girl would be ideal in a home with a mature couple or a couple with an infant. She is a low maintenance. She is in a pack of 18 dogs, the smallest being a chihuahua and the biggest being a great Dane and she has had no issues at all but LOVES PLAYING with the younger dogs. She is wonderfully behaved in the car, in general (although she loves to steal and destroy tissues!) and on leash. She loves her crate and is simply adorable. She is a timid dog that would be a great addition to any loving family!

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  Lucy is totally adorable, a bit shy at first but quickly becomes quit snugly on the couch and at bedtime.  She seems to be apprehensive and timid around men.  Does not mind cats or other dogs. Crate trained so far and if you run real fast to the door...potty trained too! NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME

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Name:  Mason | more pictures
Breed:  Chihuahua
Sex:     Spayed Male
Age:     ~1 year old (May)
Size:    small
Weight: 15lbs
Dogs:   Yes
Cats:   No
Kids:   very calm and loving; may want to introduce your children to him as  he gets very excited when he meets new friends
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained:  yes
Birds:   No
Livestock: No
Tricks:  working on sit
Likes/Dislikes: belly rubs, getting love and attention; haven’t found any dislikes at this time
Activity Level: medium
Notes:
Update 6/20: If you want a loveable friend that is practically bothered by NOTHING, Mason is your guy.  Often found playing with is toy Alligator “Ali”, Mason is just happy hanging around the house, snoozing on his back, or playing outside.  He loves the comfort of his crate and looks forward to meal time, walks, and nap time.  Mason is doing very well with my two other dogs and enjoys having his belly rubbed and snuggling with people, dogs, etc.  This little boy would be the perfect addition to any family, so please come meet Mason today!
Sponsor: Amy and Dan Boyette

Name:  Mateo | more pictures
Breed: Pit Bull
Sex: M
Age: 1.5 Years (Apr. ‘10)
Size: Medium
Weight: 50 lbs
Dogs: Females and males
Cats: not sure
Kids: yes – 6 years and up
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds: not sure
Livestock: not sure
Tricks: Working on tricks
Likes: Loves to ride,play with a ball and snuggling with people
Dislikes:  Having to be crated but he is learning to tolerate
Activity Level: Medium
Notes: Hi, my name is Mateo.  I’m a funny looking fellow right now but I will be a beautiful boy in no time when my hair grows back.  My previous owners did not take good care of me.  I have gained some weight back and skin condition is healing.  My soft black hair is coming in and pretty soon I’ll be covered with it!  I’m a friendly boy and love affection.  I would make a great family dog inside the house.  I am ready to learn tricks and am smart.  Won’t you take me into your home and heart?

Name: Max | more pictures Max is currently lost in the Winston-Salem area.
Breed: St. Bernard mix
Sex: Male
Age: ~2
Size: Large
Weight: 115 lbs
Dogs: No small dogs
Cats: No small cats
Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds: Don't know
Livestock:  Yes
Tricks: sits, shakes, working on downs
Likes: food, going for walks, hanging with his peeps, car rides
Dislikes: Nothing that we've found
Notes: Max is a distinctive looking guy, like a big teddy bear, but with a
definite mind of his own. He is gentle, sweet and loving, with a
slight independent streak.  Max is one of those dogs that will talk
back to you, especially when he has a point to make, but always, with
a gleam in his eye! Max loves to go for walks and is very restrained,
never pulling on the lead.  He is friendly with everyone, but focused
primarily on his peeps. Max is a dry-mouth Saint,  no slobbery boy,
this! He is well-mannered and laid back. Though he is crate-trained,
he is perfectly fine given the run of the house, (although Max's nose
is right about counter height. so goodies would best be kept out of
reach). He's quite adaptable and gets along fine with other dogs,
though he would prefer to be the alpha male. No problem with cats.
Loves to be brushed, but not all that crazy about baths. A nice dip in
the creek is good, though.

Name: Max

Mitzi | more pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME

Name: Montana | more pictures
Breed: APBT
Sex: f
Age: 1.5 yrs (Apr ‘10)
Size: Medium
Weight: 40 lbs
Dogs: all of them
Cats: Probably
Kids: Probably
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds: ?
Livestock: ?
Tricks: Has learned sit.  Will be working on the basics.
Likes: Loves to play play play and then play some more.
Dislikes:  loud voices.
Activity Level: puppy = high
Notes: NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
8/15 update: Montana is still great. She got a bath yesterday before we came back down to NC. What a little ham! She got towel dried right before bed but apparently not to her satisfaction because she got on the bed and nuzzled up against me still partially wet and continued moving around until she was dried to her liking. She rides wonderfully in the car and proves just how easy going she is as she started out in the back seat of my VUE but with a rottie and my rotten mix dog, there is no room. So being the easy, mature little girl she is, Montana jumped in the back (trunklike hatchback area) and laid there so everyone would have room. Montana typically does not care if we are eating, she could be sleeping on my lap while I eat and never lift her head. She is a very fast runner and loves to run circles in the yard to show off. She jumped right into my mothers koi pond in Ohio and was snouting around in there looking at the goldfish. My mom wasn't very happy, but it was pretty darn cute with her standing in the little pond up to her belly in water snooting around :D I wish I had gotten a picture lol

5/29 update: Montana continues to do wonderfully. We took her on a walk at the park the other day and she does like to pull on the leash if she is not first (I had our personal dog with us as well). If she was first she did pretty well. She loves bones (toy bones) and brings them to us every time we walk in the door doing her little pittie butt shake. She is very low key and lets us move her however we want/need to at night so we're all comfortable and she is like a little kid--wants to be snuggled up in your arms like you're holding or spooning her. She is a very submissive dog, all it takes is a loud voice or a bark and she rolls on her back. She would be a wonderful addition to any home.

5/16 update: Montana is doing well. She loves playing with bones and gets so excited when she gets one in her mouth. She loves to snuggle and has slept in the bed with me a few times after my husband leaves for work with excellent success. She is one of those dogs that doesn't mind being manhandled lol She will let me pick her up and put her where I want her and wrap her up in my arms and she just lays there and sleeps. She continues to be submissive to my dogs and loves that my rottie wants to play with her so much! We have to watch her with food because (although she is not food aggressive at all) if there is extra food around she will eat it until it's gone. She doesn't get aggressive or anything if I take it away from her but the minute my dogs walk away from their bowl she goes scavenging.

12/11 update: Montana is learning her basic commands and seems to be responding very well.  She is VERY much a cuddler and will sleep on your lap given the chance.  She has begun to be more talkative and will let you know when it is time for her dinner.  She still has the very puppy high energy and takes it out on her siblings with lots of play time.  She met a 3 year old little girl in the Petsmart at the last adoption event and was very sweet and gentle.

Little Montana is very much a puppy.  She loves to play right up until she's expended all her energy and then the lays down where she's at and goes to sleep.  She loves being part of a group of dogs.  She loves attention and is very praise motivated.  Montana loves the yard to run in and being chased by her foster siblings.  With some love and good training, Montana will fit into almost any home.  Her greatest love is a gentle handed attention.

Name:  Nalla | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiller
Sex:    Female
Age:     approximately 5-6 (as of Jan ‘09)
Size:  medium
Weight: 80 lbs.
Dogs:  gets along well with dogs of her size, but not well with smaller ones
Cats:  doesn't get along well with cats
Kids:   does well with older kids, 8+, but not smaller and not babies.
Housetrained: was housetrained, has been having some issues around this.
Cratetrained:  no
Birds:  unknown
Livestock: unknown
Tricks:  knows how to sit and lie down. 
Likes/Dislikes:
Activity Level: does better with more activity.  Loves walks.
Notes: nalla was with originally adopted into a family and although they loved her and enjoyed her in the home, when the baby arrived the family decided it was best for her not to be in the home based on previous behaviors with toddlers and babies.  nalla Loves to lick and lick her owners, would snuggle with you in a heartbeat.  But she also is good at lying on her bed when told after being fed as long as things are fairly calm in the home.  Nalla loves attention and loves outdoor activity.  Nalla does well on a leash and does better when she has the collar that connects to her face, this way she doesn't pull you too fast.  She is good with dogs of her size or larger as she currently does well with my small sized great dane.  Nalla loves having a pal in the home, but will certainly sneak her food when she can, hence we are cutting back on her portions to help her get back to an ideal weight for her.  Nalla could benefit from some dog training and would no doubt respond well.  nalla is smart and follows direction well, but needs a little polishing as I unfortunately don't have the time to devote. 

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Name: Prissy | more pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Breed: Pit Bull mix
Sex: Female
Age: 8 or 9 years old
Size: Medium
Weight: 55 lbs
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Interested
Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Birds: Interested
Livestock: ?
Tricks: Sit, gives you her paw, will also sit and wait until you tell her OK before she goes for her food bowl. Pretty good at catching tennis balls.
Likes: Belly rubs, tennis balls, bones, lots of attention.
Dislikes: wet grass
Activity Level: Medium
Notes: The saying, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” fits Prissy pretty well. You might look at her picture and think, “well, she kind of cute, I guess“.  Spend just a few minutes with Prissy and she quickly becomes just about the cutest dog you’ve ever seen. Prissy is full of personality that wins you over so quickly, you won’t know what hit you. And don’t tell her she’s an “older” dog…she doesn’t know. She loves to play…with people and other dogs. She is so sweet natured and just a joy to have around. Prissy is also perfectly behaved in the house. She is completely housebroken, stays off the furniture and the only things she chews on is her bones. If she is in her crate and you walk into the room, you won’t hear any loud barking, demanding to be let out of the crate. The only thing you hear is thump, thump, thump - the sound of her wagging tail thumping on her bed. Although we typically crate her when we’re not home, we also often leave her out of the crate as she is so well behaved. Prissy is a wonderful dog and will make the perfect, loving addition to your family!

Name: Roma | more pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Breed: Rottie/Lab Mix with wagging tail (we believe) 
Sex: Female
Age: ~4 yrs
Size: Medium
Weight: 55lbs
Dogs: yes 
Cats: not tested but can be upon request
Kids: Only been around children in public for a short period of time and does fine but may play too rough for younger kids.
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained: Currently being crate trained and showing great improvement every day.  Will go in there with some treat reinforcement but learning not to bark while in there.
Birds: unsure 
Livestock: unsure
Tricks: Will sit and shake.
Likes: snuggling up close, walks, playtime, belly rubs, baths (I will even jump in the tub when it’s not bath time because I love the rub down!),chewing on stuffed toys, fetch (and I even bring the ball back to you), laying on top of you thinking I’m a chihuaha and food of course!
Dislikes:  Not getting attention
Activity Level: I get excited and have high energy when it’s playtime but also like to hang next to you and let you pet me as long as you want.
Notes:
4/18 Update: Roma is a happy girl.  Weve been taking some walks at Falls Lake and she absolutely loves that.  We are working on "come" since she does not listen well and is stubborn but she is doing better.  She loves barking at the neighbors dogs, any bikers that pass the fence and people approaching the house.  She is definitely a good guard dog but I am working with her to not bark all the time at everybody.  I think she has anxiety issues as well.  She gets so excited when people are approaching or when we go for walks at the park she will get so excited and start whimpering and pacing back and forth.  I think she needs a lot of running and exercising to help with her anxiety since she has so much energy to release.  Ive attached her latest picture!  Enjoy

My name is Roma and I am a miracle dog.  A gas chamber exploded and I was given a second chance at life that I deserve.  I do fine outside of my crate and am housetrained.  I know basic commands such as sit and shake.  I behave while the family is gone and do not need to go in a crate, but will if you need me to (mommy is teaching me to enjoy my crate while she’s gone.)  I love going for walks and also like to run around the yard.  I walk well on a leash and may pull a little bit but a prong collar will cure that.  I am a great guard dog and will bark when I see someone approaching the house.  I have a little bit of separation anxiety where I whimper when you leave the house but I have this funny habit where I nibble on a toy to help my anxiety.  I am currently being trained to get along with other dogs and like being the only one around but with some practice I will be able to live with other dogs.  Everyday I am getting better and better at things that they don’t teach you at the shelter.  I am overall a good girl full of love and belong in your loving family.
Rottie Angel: Dennis Meyer; Sharon Jennings
Rottie Baby Sponsor: Judith Hunt; Joel Lipsey

Roxanne - Hi!!!! Nice to meet you J I’m Roxanne. I’m hoping you will give me just a minute or two to tell you a little bit about myself. My foster mom says it is important that I get myself out there into the world and meet someone new and special and just for me.
So about me, I’m a little rambunctious. I’m just so determined to show you how amazing the things that you do for me are that I will jump around and smile and act VERY happy! It’s even a possibility that I will throw my own toys!!  I can also lay quietly with you. I want to be snuggled right up to you. And if I can’t do that, then laying on your feet will do. I’ve learned how to live with the cat; she still looks like a pretty cool toy though if you ask me, but if you give me something else to play with it’s alright with me to let her be.
My issues are: counter/trash surfing and that I am slow to warm up to new dogs. So far in my foster moms house I have consumed a whole banana (peel and all – super yummy btw) and some other odds and ends left on the counter. I will listen though if you are sure to remind me to leave things alone. I respect my boundaries but I also like to test them. When it comes to the trash, I just can’t understand why all that yummyness is tossed in there. Better to keep me away from temptation then anything I guess.
In regards to new dogs, well, I really want to play with them but I’m not always clear on their expectations. I want them to know that I am just as tough as they are and what my position is in relationship to them. If I had the right role model to live with it wouldn’t be an issue at all.

Name: Ruby | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler
Sex: Spayed Female
Age: 4 Years Old According To Vet's Best Guess (as of Jan ‘10)
Size: Medium,
Weight: 75Lbs
Dogs: Yes
Cats: No
Kids: Loves Kids -
Housetrained: Yes - Scheduled Trained
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds: No
Livestock: Cows And Horses
Tricks: Come, Sit, Down, Leave It, Silent Come, Emergency Recall, And Boundary Trained In The House
Likes/Dislikes: Belly Rubs, Getting Love And Attention. Dislikes Cats!
Activity Level: High
Notes: Update: Ruby Is A Wonderful Dog. She Was Rescued By Ncrr Which Saved Her Life. She Was Starved And Very Weak When She First Came Into The Organization. What A Difference A Year Makes, She Is Active, Put On 28 Lbs Of Muscle And Enjoying Life. She Has High Anxiety So She Needs To Be With Another Dog And With Her Forever Family On A Constantly Basis. Ruby Doesn't Like To Be Alone And Will Whine. I Work From Home And This Is An Ideal Situation For Her. She Lies By My Desk And Is Very Quiet. She Walks Well On A Leash.

Name:  Rusty | more pictures
Breed:  Rottweiler - Mix
Sex:     Neutered Male
Age:     5 yrs approx (Apr ‘10)
Size:    Medium, strong
Weight: 79 lbs
Dogs:   Yes All Dogs
Cats:    Yes - will chase if they run - not aggressive at all
Kids:    Yes - over 6 yo as he plays rough and will bump into them.
Housetrained: yes
Cratetrained:  yes
Birds:   Unknown - shows interest nothing more
Livestock:  Unknown
Tricks:  working on come, sit, down, now knows crate, treat, go for walk
Likes/Dislikes: playing with other dogs, belly rubs, running in circles playing chase with other dogs in house.
Activity Level: Medium
Rottie Angel: Dennis Joseph Meyer

3/8/10: Rusty has been with my family in Va Beach for 19 months. He was in boarding prior to that. I am very proud to have this dog as a foster and while I would love to adopt him, we want to continue to foster for NCRR. I really can't explain to anyone why he is still here. He beat the HW disease and is still HW neg. He's healthy, happy and ready for his furever home. Rusty is goofy, comical, playful, affectionate annoying and sweet all rolled into one.  He never met a kid he didn't like.  He just loves his people & will lay anywhere he can to beg for a belly rub. His BFF is a little Jack Russell still and jeez do they chase each other around.  His favorite past time is to sniff and explore especially when we come back from the barn. It's as if he's tracking the scent. You can always find him snoozing in my son's room regenerating him self with his head on the window sill watching the world go by and waiting for the day when a vehicle will pull up and he can hop in and go with his new family.  Please, won't you consider this fella? How can you miss those big brown eyes staring into yours with appreciation when he finally goes home for good.

9/25/09: Rusty is still waiting for his forever family.  A lover boy at heart, he loves to lick your face and steal your affections.  I don't know why he's not been adopted except that he is a mix and has a small white line of hair on his chest.  He is active, curious & a snuggle bug.  He's loves to play by grabbing his foster sister's hind legs and then running and coming back and doing this again and again.  This last for as long as the "girls" allow him to continue, then he's forced to find something else to do.  His favorite play partner is our little Jack Russel (all 12 lbs of her). They truly are best buds and you will find him with his butt in the air, front legs and tummy on the carpet with his head under the coffee table waiting for her to come out and wrestle with his ears and face. It's her safe place to hide and seek him out! Rusty is ready for a family that will love him forever and give him all the attention and playtime he deserves.  Till then, he's in Va Beach waiting for you

8/25/09: AWESOME NEWS!  Rusty went to get his annual check up in July and he got a clean bill of health.  He is now HW neg.  He will need to remain on HW preventive for the rest of his life.  Rusty has enjoyed his summer filled with car rides and splashing around in the kiddie pool.  He spent a long weekend with a family that had two male dogs and didn't seem too impressed with their attempts at wanting to play with him (He ignored them)!  He may be partial to female dogs as he has two in our household or he might have just needed more time to adjust with his visit.  He still loves his humans and currently sleeps on the bed with my son every night.

3/14/09 Update: Rusty has turned into a lap dog.  He newest favorite thing to do is run and jump on us while we are in bed or pushes his way on my lap while on the couch. He's not soft about it either, he makes himself felt! lol.  He licks my face (including my glasses!)  He's going to make a very great companion dog.  He snuck out the front door today and instead of taking off and visiting the neighbors, he sniffed and pee'd on a mailbox and came back when I called him!  We are making great progress.  There was a time when he wouldn't go into his kennel without digging in all four paws.  Look at him now, when he's tired at night- he lays down and goes to sleep in it.  Rusty's coat is so shiny and sleek- he's just a great dog.  If you're looking for a lover dog- he's your boy.  Very active and playful- waiting for his forever family but until then- we're are enjoying being his foster family.

02/04 Update: I love to sneak up on my two legged foster brother's bed  and no one notices.  He doesn't tell his mom that I'm there and when she comes in to check on him, there I am, so content.  She's easy and let's me sleep with him.  I enjoy pouncing on him in the morning to wake him up because I have to go potty quickly.  Foster mom takes me on walks and after a few minutes I walk on the leash with manners ( until I smell something interesting) then I pull a little.  Can't wait to find my forever home because I am just a kissing machine and will lick any and all faces if you let me waiting for that special family to love me for all my funny antics and lovable face.

11/12 Update:  Rusty has had a couple play dates with my neighbors dogs.  He loves to run and chase his pals. The 11 yr old Boxer/Rott really doesn't have any interest in playing with him.  His only playmate at his foster home is a 5 mo old Jack Russell.   He runs in circles trying to catch her and then just lays down and waits for her to come back to him.  His favorite activity outside is standing under the kids trampolene and pushing up from the bottom trying to catch them as they run in circles.  Rusty has become more quiet in the house and will often be found laying on the couch chewing on a rawhide or one of the kids socks. lol  He is still learning his manners but really seems to enjoy snuggling.  When it's time for a snooze he'll go & lay down in his crate with the door open.  He is still my alarm clock at 5:45 am and lets me know it's time to go potty.  Rusty has learned to let himself out of the front door so we have to make sure the front door is shut or he'll come outside and join us. He just wants to be where we are.

Rusty would do best in a home with older children (not toddlers)  because he does tend to be very rambunctious and may knock over the little ones.  He loves running and playing with kids so he definitely is a family dog.  We took him to the beach and while he enjoyed walking in the sand and surf.   He did not want to splash in the waves.  Rusty loves to play tug of war and will play catch by himself by tossing whatever he found to play with up in the air or shake it till he knocks himself in the head (rope toy).  He also likes to toss around a deflated basketball.
 
Oh before I forget.  I believe him to be mix with a Pointer breed of some kind.  He always stands with one paw lifted and stares at whatever has caught his interest.  This action has been noticed by several different people.  This might also explain his 'hound' sounding bark! 

8/8/08 Update: Rusty has been moved from boarding to a new foster home in Va Beach.  He now lives with a Taz~10 yo Rottie/Boxer female,  Lucy ~7 wk old Jack Russell female,  22 mo old foster brother Hunter (also on this site) and two human kids ages 6 and 9.  Oh yea, the Cat - Salsa.   He sniffs the pup - moves on.  He still shows some interest in the cat although I think he was waiting to see if it wanted to run or stand it's ground - he moved on.  He mounted Taz who firmly told him - I THINK NOT- he respects her and moved on to Hunter.  They are very playful of each other, but still trying to determine who is going to be Alpha. Rusty just wants to play so it all worked out.   He rode 3 hours in the backseat of a car and was an excellent co pilot. Rusty has tested positive for HW and NCRR has opted to give him monthly treatment that will kill the larvae- the adult HW will die off gradually.  This method is effective and safe.  It takes longer for the adults to die, but less likely to have blood clots form which can be deadly.
 
He is learning to go into his crate (with out diggin in all four paws) using a very high valued treat - the hotdog!  He wasn't very interested in going into the crate with a milkbone so we upped the anty.  He now looks at me and sniffs to make sure the piece of hotdog is in my hand and then he goes in with no problem turns around and waits for it and takes it very gently too.  He doesn't bark while in his crate nor while outside.  He loves to sniff the backyard and just lay on the deck.  He did mark the house in two spots but when I told him NO he stopped and we went outside.  He was recently neutured and does like to mount Taz and Hunter.  Neither appreciated that - so we are still trying to get the new hierarchy established.
 
He got a bath on Saturday and stood perfectly still.  Sunday we got the kiddie pool out and WOW,  he loves to stand and play in it.  He literally will put his entire head under water while walking in circles... Looks like we will have a beach water doggie.  He found the dog toy box and went rummaging through it - loves to carry stuff in his mouth and toss it around.  He enjoyed taking an old towel and playing tug of war.  He dragged it around the back yard for about 10 min.  He sweet - just needs to learn some manners - he's very playful and likes to run right up to you and into you on occassion - then he plops down on his back and wants his belly rub.  He loves to kiss and is just a playful acting puppy.  Rusty has a unique personality that matches his color and his cute tail.  I think he should be named Ringo because his tail looks like you could toss rings on it.  He's very smart and while he still needs some manners - he's going to be a great companion dog.

Rusty was in boarding facility because foster space was limited.  He has now been moved to new foster family in Va Beach where he shares a home with two kids ages 6 and 9, senior female Boxer mix, a 18 mo old foster brother, a 3 mo Jack Russell female puppy and one cat.  Kids are constantly running in /out of the house and he does fine with them.. He likes to play so when they run he follows - he will knock a youngster over as he doesn't pay attention to anyone is in his way.  More info to come as we get to know him better.

Name: Sadie | more pictures
Breed:Corgi Mix
Sex: Female
Age:
Size: Small
Weight:
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Dont know, I think she would do fine
Kids:Yes
House trained:yes
Crate trained: Yes, A little scared to go in but will go
Birds: Dont know
Livestock:Dont know
Tricks:Sit. And working on go to bed
Likes/Dislikes:She likes to get attention, sit in your lap or just be close to you. she is a kissy girl. very loveable. dislikes to be out at night or loud noises.
Activity Level:low. likes to just kick back and be loved

Name:  Shenzei | more pictures NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Breed:  Rottie mix
Sex:  M
Age:   ~4 yrs (Apr ‘10)
Size:  Large
Weight: ~90lbs
Dogs:  Interested
Cats: Unsure
Kids: Unsure
Housetrained: Appears to be
Cratetrained: No
Birds:  Unsure
Livestock: Unsure
Tricks:  Loves to watch tv!
Likes/Dislikes: Very laid-back. Doesnt like to be by himself.
Activity Level: Seems Medium/Low
Notes: Needs a new foster home
No one wants me because everyone thinks I am ugly.  Do you think I am ugly? 

My name is Shenzei. Unusual name for an unusual face and proudly named after a character in the Lion King!  Let me tell you a little bit about me. First off the people that rescued me donʼt really know much about my background. I was at the Wake Co Animal Shelter for awhile when they learned my time was up. Iʼm not sure what that meant but it didnʼt sound good. Apparently people coming to visit thought I was mean-looking and ugly so they passed me over. It hurt my feelings and I got a little depressed. So one day Iʼm just sitting in my small kennel wondering if anyone would come visit me and someone did!! And then I got to go home with her. The car ride was the best! Going to the house was even better. For the first time, I could lay down on something soft, and eat and relax without all the noise and anxiety around me. It was heaven! My rescuer has learned that apparently I did have a family at one time as I do have nice house manners. Iʼm not a barker (which Iʼm told is a good thing), and I REALLY love to watch tv! So if you donʼt have a tv then you need not apply to be my new family. Nothing personal, just a preference.  I donʼt have a lot of hobbies but I do enjoy being wherever you are. I have been called the ʽNew Houdiniʼ since I can escape from a crate but I promise I will leave everything in the house as it should be. I do know to go to the door to go out and go potty and I LOVE to watch whatʼs going on outside.  We are not really sure what breed I am since I donʼt remember my parents but it is believed that I am an Akita-Rottweiler mix. Which might explain my looks but donʼt let that stop you! I may be a little intimidating but I am really a big mushball and would love to find someone to love me back. I promise you wonʼt be sorry! I have LOTS of love to give. Could you be my special someone?
Rottie Angel: Danyell Tetreault

Name:  Slim | more pictures
Breed:  Pit bull
Sex:  Female
Approx. Age:  4 yrs (as of Jan ‘09)
Size/Weight:  Med / 40 lbs
Dogs:  Gets along with other dogs
Cats:  No
Kids:  Yes
House trained:  learning
Crate trained:  learning
Birds:  ?
Livestock:  ?
Tricks: 
Likes:  Loves people
Dislikes: 
Activity Level:  med-high
Notes:  Slim is a sweet pretty girl. She has regained a healthy weight & has several scars on her face and body that are probably permanent.

She still has some hand shyness when you reach toward her and seems to expect to get hit. She is scared of brooms & mops, so I'm guessing she was hit with those type of objects.

She tolerates her baths & will let me pull her into the tub without a big fight. She loves to have her body touching another dog or her humans but she especially loves my kids (7 & 8). She almost always sleeps in the bed with my son curled up next to him sometimes with my small foo-foo dog Pepper (the mini-schnoodle). That said, she has no problems with her foster brothers of various sizes. Jack-Jack: the 100 lb big cupcake Rottie; Mojo, the Boston who is the alpha male in the house & even Pepper and the 9 lb mini-schnoodle. It takes time for her to get used to the other dogs & perhaps because of her past in situations that were unpleasant she is very apprehensive meeting new animals.

She loves exploring & sniffing around outside & likes to run on the leash if you're up to it. She'll creep up on the couch, chair, bed, wherever her people are, just to be close. She is very laid back & sweet once she feels comfortable. She is a gorgeous baby now that she has good nutrition, a warm place to sleep & a foster family that loves her.

If you would like to adopt this dog and save its life, please contact ncrottierescue@gmail.com
Sponsor - Jennifer Soberal Combs

Name: SONNY    | more pictures
Breed: ROTTWEILER
Sex: MALE (NEUTERED)
Age: 18 MONTHS
Size: LARGE
Weight: 70 LBS
Dogs: YES.
Cats: NO
Kids: YES
House trained: YES
Crate trained: NO
Birds: NO PET BIRDS but he loves to watch them out the window.
Livestock: He barks at cows but hasn't bothered them
Tricks: sits
Likes/Dislikes: Likes everyone-is overly friendly. Does not like to be left alone. He whimpers and is distressed if either my husband or I leave the house without him. He likes to play tug with his tuff toys. He likes treats and bones.
Activity Level: Busy for the most part
Notes: Sonny likes to please. He wants to do what makes us happy. He lets us know when he needs to go outside for bathroom or just to walk around. He has no proper,official training. He is allowed on our bed, couch or chairs.

Name: Stanley | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler
Sex: Male
Age: 3
Size:  Full grown
Weight: 105
Dogs:  Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Birds: Yes
Livestock: Did ok with a camel at Ribfest
Tricks:  Not yet
Likes/Dislikes: Playing with people, dogs, cats
Activity Level: Medium
Rottie Angel
Meet Stanley. He is big, he is handsome and he is a sweetheart. He gets along with everyone and everything. Stanley was rescued from animal control near Charlotte. If you can believe somebody would actually leave this guy tied up outside, then move away and leave him. The rescue got him on his last day. From what we were told he was an outside dog and might have been neglected. He had a few medical problems and most of them have been treated, but he still has heart worms for which he is on a monthly preventative to control them and will be receiving his heart worm treatment soon to rid him completely of these parasites.
You would have never known he was an outside dog, it only took a couple of weeks to housebreak him and he has excellent house manners. I do not even crate him anymore while at work, he has had the run of the house and has had zero incidents. He is currently living with three other dogs, two large male rottweilers and a female lab and has been very sociable with all three from day one. He loves to play with the lab they chase each other for the ball and play tug of war with the rope toy. He has shown no aggression or dominance under any circumstances with the others, including food and treats. He also lives with two indoor/outdoor cats and has really come to accept them. He did chase them at first, not to hurt them but just to check them out. He has become quite friendly with the one, they sleep together almost every night (see pic above). He will still follow them around but has not really chased them for awhile. I have taken Stanley to rescue events, parks, shopping, etc where he has probably met close to a thousand people and has been nothing but friendly with every single one. Including small children who come up put their hands all over him and hug him
Stanley has been great at home, he follows me everywhere Next to playing his favorite thing to do is sit up on the sofa with me and watch TV. He lays right outside the shower I have to shove him with shower door to get out. I did try to keep him off the bed but he has worked his way up, he waits until I fall asleep then comes on up and seems to be most content when he sleeps leaning against me. He does great in the car, he is so well behaved that it's a treat to take him out. About the only thing I have found that bothers him is to trim his nails He was a real handful with the vet tech, I can cut 2 or three at a time now at home as he now trusts me enough to know that I'm not going to hurt him
Stanley is one of the easiest and sweetest dogs I've ever fostered, the longer I have him the tougher it is going to be to see him go. Being an outside dog for his first couple of years has left him with a lot of love to give and it will be a lucky family that is going to be  the recipient of all that love

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Name  Trudy | more pictures
Breed: Rottweiler
Sex: Female (spayed)
Color: Black and Tan
Size: Med to Large
Weight: 74 lbs
Estimated Age: 9 years young
Houserained: Yes
Cratetrained:  Yes
Cats: No
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Great with the kids at the adoption fair
Livestock: ?
Birds: ?
Likes: Petting time, walks, playing with the other dogs at her foster home
Pet-Peeves: Cats and peanut butter
Favorite Toy: Rope
Favorite Food: Everything
Favorite Walk: Everywhere
Best Tricks: Sit, still working on it
Activity Level: medium
Notes:  NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Trudy is very sweet and great with other dogs and kids.  She loves to play! She has a favorite rope with knots on the end that she will play with by herself.  She is very nurturing and will give “kisses” to the dogs at her foster home.  She is getting used to the idea that dogs go to the bathroom outside.  She has been very good about asking to go outside but sometimes forgets.  This girl needs a loving home and a forever family that can give her lots of love and attention.  NCRR would be open to a forever foster home for Trudy.  NCRR would cover all medical bills and provide heartworm preventative.
Sponsor: Kenneth and Pamela Olive

Name:   Wilbur
Breed:   Rottweiler
Sex:       Male
Age:      6
Size:      Large
Weight:    100+
Dogs:     does well with large, not tried with small
Cats:
Kids:
House trained:    YES
Crate trained:      yes
Birds:
Livestock:
Tricks:
Likes/Dislikes:    rope toy
Activity Level:    med/low
Notes:    He is VERY loving and AFFECTIONATE.   He likes to eat.  He plays well.  If you take this dog home you will have a real lover boy.

Name: Zoey
Breed: Pomeranian
She is about a year and a half old.
Zoey is coming along nicely.  She started off pretty nervous, but after getting a good brushing and some attention, she became by best buddy and little shadow.  I don’t go anywhere that she doesn’t follow.  She gets along well with dogs of all sizes and totally ignores the cat.  She walks well on a leash.  She is fine with my kids, doesn’t nip, but doesn’t seem fond of them either.  She has attached to me and seems happy with one human.  She is hesitant to let people she doesn’t know pet her, but I think I heard that is common with this breed.  She is doing well in her crate when I am not home and at night.  She is housetrained.  Her personality is coming out more and more.  She doesn’t bark much.  She is just looking to be someone’s little princess.  Look at that face.  She’s adorable!

Name:  Zulu aka Big Foot NEEDS NEW FOSTER HOME
Breed:   Rottweiler
Sex:        Male
Age:       3-4 yrs. old
Size:       Large
Weight: 90 lbs.
Dogs:      Yes
Cats:       Unknown
Kids:       Unknown – probably okay with older kids
Housetrained:   Unknown
Cratetrained:      Unknown
Birds:    Paid no attention
Livestock:   Unknown
Tricks:  
Likes: 
Dislikes:  
Activity Level:
Notes:   Zulu was a stray who found his way into a home and was found asleep on the couch by the homeowner.   He is a big friendly guy who needs someone to give him some love, training and a place to call home.  While he weighs in at 90 pounds, he could stand to gain a few more pounds and fill out.   He gave lots of rottie kisses to his transporter and rested his head on her shoulder for part of the ride. According to the shelter worker he appears to have an issue with people who wear badges, unfortunately we have no idea why.
Rottie Angel: John and Malena Didenko

The Prayer of a Stray
Dear God, please send me somebody who will care!
I’m tired of running, I’m sick with despair.
My body is aching, it is so racked with pain,
And dear God I pray as I run in the rain,
That someone will love me and give me a home.
A warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone.
My last owner tied me all day in the yard
Sometimes with no water and God that was hard!
So I chewed my leash, God, and I ran away
To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.
But now God I’m tired and hungry and cold.
And I’m so afraid that I’ll never grow old.
They’ve chased me with sticks and hit me with stones
While I run the streets just looking for bones!
I’m not really bad, God, please help if you can,
For I have become just a “victim of man.”
I’m wormy dear God and I’m ridden with fleas and
All I want is an owner to please!
If you find one for me, God, I’ll try to be good
And I won’t chew their shoes but I’ll do as I should.
I’ll love them, protect them and try to obey
When they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay!
I don’t think I’ll make it too long on my own,
‘Cause I’m getting so weak and I’m so alone.
Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry,
‘Cause I’m so afraid, God, that I’m gonna die!
And I’ve got so much love and devotion to give,
That I should be given a new chance to live.
So dear God please, please answer my prayer and
send me somebody who will really care.

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