Ozzie Rottweiler Minneapolis, MN

Meet Ozzie, the loyal Rottie with a heart of gold! Ozzie is a 5 year-old Rottweiler, weighing in at 107 lbs. Despite his large size, Ozzie is a well-trained, gentle giant who is looking for a family that can love him for life. Ozzie was dealt a tough card in the first part of his life and is enjoying the redemption arc he's experiencing now!

Ozzie is fully house-trained and crate-trained. He never protests spending time in his crate, but has transitioned to free roaming when home alone. He's a good boy that doesn't get into much mischief. He has settled comfortably in his foster home after slow introductions to new people. Once he's comfortable with his people, he's all in! He's become his foster mom's shadow and loves to be included in all family activities. He loves anything that involves a car ride, especially trips to the cabin!

Ozzie would be happiest in a home with dog-savvy older children and people who understand his need for gradual introductions. He needs a bit of time to warm up to visitors and would do best in a home that is dedicated to learning/accommodating Ozzie's social needs. Ozzie would likely do well with another resident dog in the home. He's had positive dog tests and a meet and greet may be necessary prior to adoption. The same goes for cats. Ozzie hasn't been the biggest fan of the cats he's seen but his experience is very limited. He may do well with a resident cat in the home given proper introductions are done.

Ozzie has a few adorable quirks that make him truly special. He has a charming, slightly asymmetrical face with one eye larger than the other and a slight droop on one side of his snout--a unique look that adds to his charm and doesn't affect his quality of life. He was likely born this way! He's missing a few teeth that were recently removed due to extreme wear. This doesn't affect his ability to eat or play!

Ozzie enjoys a moderate amount of exercise. A daily walk with plenty of time to explore is his idea of a good time, though he sometimes needs a gentle reminder to stay on track, as he loves stopping to sniff everything along the way. He would appreciate access to a yard so he can sun-bathe to his heart's content but this isn't a requirement. He'd do well with a fence or a tie-out with supervision.

Ozzie's ideal forever home would include a calm, patient family who can give him the time and space he needs to warm up. He'd do well with someone who works from home or has a flexible schedule, as he loves being near his people and is happiest when included in daily activities. He may not need a fenced yard, but he thrives in a secure setting where he feels safe and loved. And, despite his size, Ozzie has demonstrated that he's a true gentleman--respectful of space and attentive to the rules when food is not left unattended!

If you're ready to welcome a loyal, loving, and uniquely charming Rottweiler into your life, Ozzie is ready to be your steadfast companion. He's eager to leave his past behind and start a new chapter filled with love, belly rubs, and plenty of car rides by your side! If you're interested in learning more about Ozzie and think he might be a good fit, fill out an application using the link below to learn more!

https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/

The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%.
Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional's recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal's history is often unknown.
Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.