A Shy, Beautiful Soul Waiting for Her Safe Place
Sarah-Rose is a very special 5-year-old ex-breeding girl who has arrived with us from Ireland to find her forever home. She arrived with her documentation and has already taken her first brave steps into a whole new world.
Sarah-Rose had never lived in a home before moving into foster, and everything is overwhelming for her at the moment. She is a deeply sensitive and frightened girl who freezes when approached and often needs to be carried if she is too scared to move. She will need an exceptionally quiet, patient, and understanding home where there are no children, no loud noises, and no sudden movements.
She finds comfort in the presence of other dogs and will absolutely need a kind and confident resident dog in her new home to help her build trust and learn from their calm example. Although she is not yet following their lead, having doggy companions close by gives her a little more courage. She is also good with cats.
Sarah-Rose is not ready to walk on a lead yet, she even struggles to enter the house fully at first, choosing instead to hover near open doors and step in only when she feels safe enough. She will need adopters who are willing to celebrate every tiny moment of progress, like the first time she steps into a room or accepts a gentle stroke.
At the moment, Sarah-Rose will lie quietly through the night but may stay frozen in one spot rather than curling up in a bed. She eats very nervously, so is fed her meals separately, and only takes treats when she is feeling a little less overwhelmed. She is toileting in the garden, which is a positive sign, but she will require a very secure and safely enclosed outdoor space, ideally smaller or sectioned, so she cannot slip away if she panics.
Sarah-Rose is carrying a little extra weight, but gentle encouragement, good nutrition, and a steady, loving routine will help her grow fitter and stronger over time. More importantly, she needs adopters who will give her as much time as she needs without pressure or expectation, and who will find joy in her smallest achievements.
This beautiful girl has so much potential and will blossom into a loving companion in the right home. She simply needs someone who sees her not for where she is today, but for the incredible dog she could become with love, patience, and trust.
If you have the heart, time, and home to offer Sarah-Rose the safety and quiet love she needs, she will one day be your greatest reward.
