Rosarita

When they began looking for a second dog, they reached out to DRR again to ask about Rosarita. Since they babysit their grandkids a few times a month, it was important that their next dog be gentle and tolerant around children. Because we can no longer kid-test as Jessica’s children have grown up, we arranged a home visit so Rosarita could meet the whole family.

The visit went beautifully. Rosarita was gentle and calm, and the youngest grandchild was thrilled to play ball with her. Everyone had fun during water play and zoomies in the yard. Bea suspects Rosarita may have been around children before—it certainly seemed like a familiar environment to her.

Over the course of the week, the family tried out many different names, but Rosarita seemed to respond more to their voices than to any particular name. In the end, they chose Mattie Rose—“Mattie” after Bea’s grandmother Matilda, and “Rose” from Rosarita. “Rosy” was too similar to Ruby and a bit confusing, and Alan fondly remembered the folk song “Mattie Groves,” which pairs nicely with “Ruby Tuesday.”

Wishing you a joyful life full of fun, love, and grandkid adventures, Mattie Rose!