What are we Looking For?

So since the last time I posted two people have raised interest in Rosie, unfortunately neither were suitable or felt they were right for her, so thought I'd do this quick post on what we're looking for in a home for Rosie. 

Rosie is a foxhound, which maybe something people need to take into consideration before applying to her. There isn't much information on foxhounds on the internet, but one thing that is said is that they 'aren't suitable as pets'. Personally I feel this can't be said about Rosie, maybe thats because she's a bit older and her more energetic days are over. Really Rosie is a full on couch potato. She loves relaxing on the sofa and giving cuddles so she really is looking for a home where she will be treat as a pet. Her breed does mean she will use her nose and if she catches a scent there is a potential for her to run off.

For this reason Rosie needs a home with a high (at least 6ft) securely fenced garden, preferably quite large so she can run and play. For the same reason of her potential prey drive, Rosie can never be let off lead. It would be too much of a risk to her if she did catch scent and ran off as she wouldn't respond to calls if that happened. Her recall isn't brilliant as it is but considerably better than when she first came to us. 

I do have a secret love for Rosie and for that reason as well as our strict rehoming process I am waiting for the right home to come along. I don't care if this means I have to say no to several people before the right owner comes along. 

Rosie does like having other dogs and if shes been used to working, she will probably feel lonely without them around. However if an owner didn't have a dog it would be okay as long as they rarely left her. She can be left for short periods of time, and likes having the TV on during this time.

Don't think theres much to say, the right home will come along for Rosie... I'm sure of it. For now though she is happily curled up on the armchair, feet twitching away, loving living in a warm house with shelter overhead :)