Rosie, ThD, CGC
Therapy Dog
MEET ROSIE
Rosie was adopted by our Music Therapist, Kaylee in the summer of 2020 after a life of being used for breeding and spending much of her time in a kennel. While we don’t know much about the first 2 ½ years of her life we can say that she developed a good sense of trustworthy and not-so-trustworthy people. But you would never know about any of the mistreatment she survived if not for the physical signs that were left behind; she is sweet, mellow, and she loves babies of any species. She loves to visit people who have been isolated by this pandemic and let them scratch her bountiful wrinkles and give her treats for sitting like a good girl. When she’s not spreading joy to others you can find her napping by the fire or cuddling her hedgehog toy. So often, people make snap judgements based on appearances and as a blue pit Rosie knows all about that. Luckily, dogs look beyond the superficial and see the inner-core that is within all of us. She brings that innate ability into any therapeutic meeting and has an uncanny ability to melt the hearts of anyone who looks into her puppy dog eyes long enough.
ROSEMARY HONORS A SPECIAL LEGACY
When she was adopted her name was “Honor,” and while her work as a therapy dog is certainly honorable, Kaylee was inspired to choose a new name for her. The inspiration came from a client with dementia who Kaylee had worked with back in 2014 named Rosemary. She was a kind, warm soul who had a soft spot for anyone who was looking forlorn. She was loving and had deep, soulful eyes that looked straight through you. This dog matched Rosemary not only in personality but in her lovable wrinkles and jowls too! While these two Rosemary’s will never have the chance to meet, her name, spirit, and legacy will continue to be carried on. Rosie completed her therapy certification in spring of 2021 and she’s so happy to be a part of The Collective team!