Banjo & Mila reunited!

Their bond - perfectly captured...

Banjo and Mila together again  This past weekend was a busy one for Rotten Rottie Rescue and one that reminded us exactly why we do what we do.

Banjo, a sweet but scared Rottweiler, landed on the euthanasia list at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. We knew we had to act fast. Without hesitation, we committed to bringing him into our rescue and immediately started working to find the perfect foster home. Banjo had been found as a stray, along with two female Rottweilers. The three were clearly bonded. While many dogs adjust to separation, we felt strongly that Banjo would have a much better chance at overcoming his fear if he could stay with his pack. Finding a home for three Rottweilers together is no easy task but just as we were trying to figure out placement, a kind member of the community adopted one of the females. That left us with Banjo and his closest companion, Mila, still needing a safe place to land.

Thankfully, our amazing foster, Jeff Martinez, stepped up and offered to take both Banjo and Mila. We notified the shelter, and the plan was set in motion. Mila arrived first, and just a few hours later, Banjo was brought to the rescue by Valerie. Their reunion was incredibly emotional. They spent time sniffing each other, nubs wagging, you could literally see the fear start to melt away. That evening, Shelly transported them to their foster home where they are now safe, loved, and thriving. We’re so grateful we were able to keep these two together and give them a shot at the life they’ve always deserved.

A special thank you to Jeff Matinez for opening his heart and his home to help us save these two amazing Rottweilers!

We can’t do this without foster homes. Fosters make it possible for us to rescue rotties in need. If you have ever considered fostering, please head to our website to learn more about fostering with us and complete our foster questionnaire!