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Rosie's name is Nina

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  • curlytailsC

    What an exciting story! A little sad and bittersweet, but a touching conclusion in the end. It is also a good reminder of how dogs can put us in touch with our immediate community. I hope that you will stay in touch with Rosie's former family – good "dog neighbors" are precious and important to hold on to, in my opinion.

    M.C. w/ Bowdu (shiba inu) and Bowpi (basenji)

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  • lisastewartL

    What a wonderful story, so happy for both families

    Joe & Lisa Stewart

    Rolla, MO

    http://khursdogbed.com

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  • dmeyD

    yes.. it really is… they are really nice people .......

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  • KipawaK

    Happy endings for everyone! Obviously the cosmos knew who Rosie should be with. Kudos to her first family for understanding that Rosie/Nina would be safer and much better off with you. And since you all live so close, it's not like they will never see her again. When I hear about things like this, I feel my faith in the human race is restored a little more.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • dmeyD

    I know.. i was so amazed by this family, they were incredible, very nice people indeed….

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  • agilebasenjiA

    That is such a nice story. Thanks for sharing. And are you calling her Rosie or Nina now?

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  • P

    It was obviously meant to be and I'm very happy for you all.

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  • D

    I am glad they did what was best for the dog! I would keep her name as Rosie.

    Jennifer

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  • dmeyD

    I call her Rosie… it just stuck.....

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  • Patty MP

    Thank you for sharing! It reminds me of the saying, "If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it is yours. If not, it never was…". It's so nice to hear a happy ending. Here's a baroo to Rosie dear! :)

    "I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."

    ~George Bernard Shaw

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  • MacPackM

    Thanks you for sharing that wonderful story! They got to have closure and know what happened to their pup, and you got her back in the end. I'm sure that first night was awful, but you did the right thing to let them take her, and they did the right thing to give her back to you! "Win-win" all around.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • Buddys PalB

    That was such a heartwarming story, I am using a Kleenex now!!! I am happy for all those involved, especially you and Rosie, since that Rottie does not seem like a good mix at the house….!

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  • dmeyD

    It was a very strange week for me. That day, I went out for my daily walk and two hours later I didnt have Rosie anymore.. It was awful, and I felt good for them, but at the same time I felt angry and wasn't sure if I should have waited a few days before returning her.. I hate when I make such quick decisions, I always wonder if I did the right thing.
    The next morning I'm driving to work and the phone rings …..
    then I knew I had done the right thing, because they really had her well being in mind and they were very concerned that the Rottie would hurt her. and since we live close by, we see each other often now. I walk by their house , usually on weekends.....

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