ID# 25019

Red Longhaired Dachshund/Pomeranian mix
Spayed Female

7 years old 

13 lbs 

Adoption Fee $300

Located in Central PA

Contact: fosterinquiry@c2cdr.org

Meet Rosie, affectionately nicknamed 'Red'. She is a beautiful, 13#, 7 yr old Dachshund/Pomeranian mix who is a smart little dog with a fox-like appearance. And our little Rosie is special...special in the sense that she has doggie PTSD. Rosie came to Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR) on 11/28/2025 from a nearby shelter as damaged goods. Rosie has/had severe psychological issues. Her doggie behavior was so far off center that it took her second foster family several months to sort it out. That’s right, with Rosie’s complex issues, we quickly had to relocate her from one foster home to another to get her into a home who could handle her behavior. Rosie has now gotten to the place in her rehabilitation where we think it's time for her to look for her new family... a new family where she can continue to work on just being a dog. 

Rosie came into foster care with CCDR in November of 2025 totally shut down…and mixed up. She had absolutely no idea what kindness was, nor how to recognize it or how to return it. She could or would not even wag her tail :( After she was placed into her second foster home, she was basically (and intentionally) ignored for the first few weeks, allowing her to observe her new environment. When she was spoken to, it was done so very softly. She was not corrected for inappropriate behavior (yet) and spoken to with kind words while we focused on identifying and working around her 'issues.' Slowly, ignoring her was replaced with making short, brief eye contact along with words of encouragement. Her 'correct' dog behavior was softly praised, and we continued to ignore the inappropriate. Months later, Rosie now responds to words of praise with tail wags, and she is learning what it's like to be a dog by way of a loving, understanding environment. 

Since there is no history on Rosie, we can only guess at what caused her to shut down. We see certain signs and can only make assumptions about her previous environment, which we will share with interested applicants. The signs Rosie exhibits point to her previous life being horrific, where she could have been ignored, not treated well, likely spent extended periods of time in a crate, teased by children/young adults, bullied by other dogs. In spite of her questionable and likely abusive or neglective past, she had/has absolutely no aggression. She WILL posture herself aggressively as a defense mechanism, but she has never followed through with anything further. Rosie has also been distrustful of ALL dogs she has met, which is being worked on in the foster home with great success. 

Rosie’s foster home has taken months to unravel the various levels of Rosie’s distrust and slowly worked on each level. They’ve worked on her kennel issues by making the kennel a happy and safe place for her, to where she now goes into her open-door kennel on her own when she is feeling insecure or confused. By observing and being around the social and well-adjusted dogs in her foster home, Rosie's distrust in her fellow canine has diminished considerably. Rosie is visited occasionally by both adults and teenagers in the foster home and she is learning that strangers are fun and come bearing gifts (treats). Once Rosie was considered mentally ready, basic training and manners were started. Rosie is smart so training came easy to her, and she loves toys and playing fetch. We're still working on the 'drop-it' command but she's getting close. 

This special girl is a work-in-progress. We tell you all of this not to scare you, but because we will be selective in choosing Rosie's new home. We know that somewhere out there is a behavior-savvy, patient and intuitive dog owner who is waiting for a dog like Rosie; someone who is skilled enough to continue working with Rosie and guide her to the level of “happily ever after” that Rosie deserves to have. Her new caregiver(s) must ensure that Rosie's environment is monitored at all times when other people outside of the family are present. Although there has never been aggressive behavior in her current foster home, initially there was posturing (showing of teeth and growling). The objective is to always create an environment where aggressive posturing is not necessary for Rosie to feel comfortable and safe. That will be the job of her new caregiver(s). Her new home will need to understand that things will not be a quick fix with Rosie and her behavior must be understood in order to be rehabilitated. 

Rosie... 

... is house trained at her foster home. She is also pee-pad trained. 

... prefers to sleep on her own bed or at the foot of the bed. 

... leans towards OCD so her new caregiver(s) will need to keep this under control. 

... walks well on a leash. 

... gets along great with cats. 

... is suspicious of all new humans entering her life. 

... requires a medium amount of exercise. Throwing a ball/toy once or twice a day would be enough. 

... is very treat/food motivated. 

... has no issues eating or trying new foods. 

... is not a fan of being crated unless it's on her terms. 

... blows her coat twice a year (like a Pomeranian). She willingly accepts brushing on a grooming table but the new home will need to establish trust before doing this.

... would be a great companion for someone who does not need a huggy-type of dog. She loves to be around her people but does not outwardly show much affection. 

Rosie requires new caregivers who have experience with dog training and/or damaged dogs, to continue the progress she’s made in her first 7 months with CCDR. Although there are several other dogs in her foster home and all goes well, with occasionally some posturing, we believe that Rosie should be an only dog or one of two, with the second dog being secure in its role as a dog. We are looking to keep Rosie’s adoption local to South Central PA, in case continued work with her current foster mom is needed.

If you think your home might be a match for Rosie, follow the link at the top of this bio and fill out our Adoption Application or contact us with questions. You can email fosterinquiry@c2cdr.org for more information and be sure to include Rosie's name in the title of your message.