Josie
Dutch Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (short coat) · Adult (4 years 4 months) · Female · Large · Mooresville, NC
Notes from Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation
Meet Josie!
Breed: Shepherd / Husky Mix
Status: Tripod (Right Rear Leg Amputee
Personality: Happy, loving, and a complete sweetheart!
Look at those striking, bright blue eyes and that big, beautiful smile ! Josie is a gorgeous Shepherd/Husky mix who doesn't let missing a leg slow her down . She is a resilient, cheerful girl who is looking for a forever home where she can shower her family with love.
The Good Stuff:
Family Friendly: She absolutely loves people, kids, and other dogs ! She will make a wonderful addition to a dog-friendly house or a family with children
House Manners: Fully housebroken and crate trained, making her transition into a new home smooth and easy
Spirit: She has that classic Husky/Shepherd charm—alert, expressive, and full of affection .
Home Requirements: Josie lost her back leg after unfortunately being hit by a car . Because of this experience, she remains hyper-focused on vehicles . For her own safety and peace of mind, she requires a home with a securely fenced yard that is not located on a main or high-traffic road .
Josie has overcome so much and is ready to start her next chapter with a loving family. If you have a quiet neighborhood, a fenced yard, and room in your heart for this sweet tripod girl, Josie is ready to meet you !
Apply to adopt Josie today arrfnc.com/info/adoption
About Josie
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
- With new people
- Friendly
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- Yes: Tripod - rear right leg
Crate-trainedLeash-trained
As listed by Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.