Rosabella was a sleepy little girl who curled up in a ball and didzed off in December to escape the cold. Rosabella wouldn’t have lived very long if she had been abandoned in a Minnesota alleyway with nothing but a frail wire container to keep the elements off of her.
A rescue volunteer saw the dog, and immediately took her to a safe place.
Since that terrifying day about a year ago, Rosabella’s life has radically altered, and for the better.
“She was only 19 pounds when she should have been closer to 45 pounds,” Kelli Hanson, marketing and communications director of Ruff Start RescueThe Dodo was informed by. “We don’t know how long she waited [in the cold], but I think she was noticed fairly quickly.”
Rosabella was immediately freed by the volunteer. She also helped her to get into shelter at the rescue in order to escape the frigid temperatures.
“She was extremely loving and grateful to be warm,” Hanson said.
Rosabella was unable to work, but she found her forever home quickly. The dog that was lost is now thriving. The rescue posted an update on Facebook, which was sent by her new mother.
“After seeing her sad story on the news, I knew I had to reach out to see what I could do to help her,” Rosabella’s mom told Ruff Start Rescue. “Luckily, I was chosen to possibly adopt her.”
Rosabella was successfully introduced to the woman’s dog, Lucy, by the woman.
“Lucy and I fell in love with her right away,” the post continued. “She is such a sweet girl, so happy and curious about everything. She follows us everywhere. She has definitely grown a lot, she’s healthy and very active.”
Rosabella’s past is largely unknown, however, she currently loves taking walks in the neighborhood or at the dog park, playing with her new sister, and taking long naps. She won’t ever have to be concerned about surviving the harsh environment.
“It has been fun to have Rosabella in my life,” the post read. “She has such a sweet spirit which is amazing considering her background. Now she gets the much-needed love she deserves in her forever home!”
Source: The Dodo
