Rescue Stories of Our Personal Rescue
Rottweilers along with our adopted
Rottweilers from their families.

My love for the Rottweiler breed had me in search of an adult female Rottweiler. I felt there were enough adult Rottweilers out there needing a good home waiting for someone to love and cherish her. My search led me to find a picture of Inga on the Internet posted by a Rottweiler Rescue. I sent email to inquire about her. She had been moved to another Rottweiler Rescue. We set up a time to visit and then met Inga. We were warned Inga did not like anyone touching her stomach area. I spent some time with Inga and with in 5 minutes, Inga was rolled over allowing me to touch her stomach area. I knew Inga was the Rottweiler I wanted to take home. Inga and I started to form a closeness with in that short time. I knew there was a sweet girl inside wanting to come out, but knew she was very scared.

We were not aware of what was ahead of us concerning Inga, however we knew she needed us as well as I needed her.

Inga was very insecure, was not housetrained and showed aggressive behavior to everyone she came in contact with expect for me. I knew I had an up hill challenge ahead of me, but I was willing to take the time and patients with Inga. I felt Inga deserved to have a chance at a happy life and to give her the love she deserved.

My first goals for Inga were, to housetraining and give Inga a sense of security. With in 3 days, Inga was housetrained. I started the gentle and soft touch with Inga to show her she did not have to show aggressive behavior. I taught Inga when receiving a gentle hand from me, to give back a gentle touch from her. I would touch Inga throughout the day and night, to allow her to feel my soft touch. I also spoke to Inga a great deal, so she would hear a soft tone of voice. Trusting in me started to come easy for Inga. Inga would not leave my side for fear something would happen to her. I was her complete security. I also knew I had to teach Inga to become independent as well. I can remember when Inga would panic if I went to the bathroom and closed the door. Inga would try to turn the handle to open the door in a panic. I worked with Inga for two month before thinking about obedience training. Inga's insecurity and abusive background would not allow training sooner, however I knew the the obedience training would help Inga socialize with other dogs and people. During the first 2 months, Inga would allow a few people around her as long as I was there by her side.

January 2002, Inga's life was about to change in many ways for her as well as for us. We started obedience training. The winter nights were starting to get cold during classes. We never had Inga outside during the night hours, so we never knew or expected what was about to happen. Inga would stop half way through the class and I could not get Inga to continue. With Inga being on my left side I could not see she was limping on her right leg. My sweet and wonderful obedience Instructor and Assistant asked if I had Inga's hip x-ray. I was soon to learn the world of Severe Right Hip problems. The Rottweiler Rescue who first had Inga never informed me of her medical condition nor were they honest about her age. Inga is 8 years old, not 2 ½ as was posted on the Internet. I knew I had to put my emotions and anger aside and focus on getting the medical information for Inga to help her. With great pains, we finally located all of Inga's medical records. It was confirmed Inga has Severe Right Hips problems. Inga was prescribed a drug called Rimadyl to ease her pain. I refused to place Inga on this medication after doing a lot research on Rimadyl. I was going against my veterinary at the time, then chose another vet. Please see my link on HD/Arthritis.

I almost made a sadly choice of pulling Inga out of Obedience Training due to her pain level. I could see Inga loved going to class, however I felt it would not be fair to take something Inga loved away from her. I quickly found a wonderful lady named Rusty, who help me change Inga's diet, which included supplements and natural pain relief. With in days, Inga was responding to the change in diet. Inga was slowly doing more in obedience class and at home. Inga was becoming such a happy girl! We had 2 more weeks left before we were to be tested at graduation night. Graduation night was here, I was as nervous as anyone could be. Inga and I entered the ring. I spoke to Inga for a minute! The judge then asked if we were ready. Inga and I felt the confidence we had in each other. There were 26 dogs in the basic obedience graduation that night. The end of graduation, the 1st place winner was announced. Inga and I were standing there looking around only to realize the first place winner was our number that was called. The moment of "Pride" for my Inga, the hard work and change of diet for the last 5 months truly help and all of Inga's hard work as well. The aggressive Rottweiler with medical problems who was once considered to be put down by a rescue group was just beyond words. I stood there in shock crying, because I knew my Inga beat the odds. We are so very proud of our Inga. Inga is a shining light in our eyes.

There were different stories behind the history of Inga. During these 5 months we decided to help Inga forget her past from day one as she had shown signs of abuse, confusion, fear, hate and so many other emotions she was feeling. Re-Conditioning Inga was the key to success! Grant you, it was not always easy, however I never gave up on Inga. The gentle touch showed Inga love, compassion, tenderness, trust and a willingness to learn. It was very hard for Inga to learn trust, because of her past history, but Inga is living proof an older Rottweiler can be Re-Conditioned to a trusting, loving, kind and compassion Rottweiler. These are the qualities we look for in a dog.

Inga does not have the need to panic if I close the bathroom door any longer. She will quietly wait outside the door until I am done. Inga is now independent, very confident in herself and has the complete sense of security. Inga still has the need to keep mom in visual sigh which is one of the qualities a Rottweiler does.

Inga loves to dress up and wear hats. Inga has a real sense of pride in herself! Inga loves babies, children, people plus her two brothers. I could not have made this statement back in October of 2001.

The importance of adopting a rescue dog of any breed is to give them the feeling of security and love. In my opinion, once this is accomplished, the training and everything else will fall into line.

I strongly urge anyone who has a dog of any breed to sign up for obedience classes in your area. It is the kindness thing you can do for you, your family, friends, neighbors and most of all your dog.

A Special Thank You to Rusty. We could not have reached our goals without your wisdom and knowledge to get Inga on the right road of good nutrients, supplements and natural pain relief. Inga and I thank you for that! Inga has now started her advanced obedience class now. She looks forward to the time in class, the excitement and fun! An update to Inga's obedience training. Inga has graduated her advanced obedience training on November 20, 2002.

Taz's Story

Taz came to us December of 2001 as a surrendered Rottweiler who was at the age of 7. Taz"s family had to move from their home, which would not include Taz at their new location. The family asked if we could take Taz. We agreed and Taz has been here ever since, to live his life out with us. Taz was a very confused and depressed boy the first couple of days.

The first night Taz slept here, I walk out to see where he was in the early morning. Taz was lying on the couch, heard me come and jump off. I tried to explain to Taz he was permitted to lay down on the couch. Taz was still very confused about where he was and who we were. I also used the soft touch on Taz to comfort his pain and loss of his family. Taz learned quick he was pretty much allowed to do what he wanted, but had to follow house rules. Taz is a very gentle Rottweiler who needed to know someone loved him during his loss. With special attention given to him, Taz was becoming very happy with his forever home. Taz felt the love, attention and caring from us, which was part of his re-conditioning. Taz started to become one of the family. Inga took to Taz quickly and they became best buddies.

Taz did not show any aggressive behavior towards humans, but did with other male dogs that were not neutered. We had Taz neutered in hopes it would calm him down in respect to the aggressive behavior towards other male dogs.

January 2002, Walt decided to take Taz through basic obedience classes. We felt it was important to have Taz socialize with other dogs since it was a major concern for us. Wow, it was a battle at first, as Taz did not like the male dogs. A few weeks into the classes, Taz started to calm down a great deal. Taz completed his obedience classes and went on to advanced obedience. It was then, Taz learned to work off lead. The advanced obedience class had 1 male dog who was not neutered. This was going to be a real test for Taz. The other male dogs no longer had an effect on him. Taz enjoyed going to obedience class, having everyone fuss over him and most of all, getting petted. We were very proud of Taz when he placed 3rd in his advanced obedience training at his age.

With in 6 short months, Taz has become very impressive to see a 7 year old who came to us only knowing a few commands to being left in a down position on command and not leaving while his master walks away. Taz will be continuing his training, as he loves the obedience training. Taz has received his 1st and 2nd left towards his CD title.

Taz now enjoys the life of sleeping in bed, riding in the golf cart, going to visit people and other dogs at his obedience training. Taz has given us a real joy and inner love.

Again, we can't say it enough, obedience training is the key to success with any breed. It is very important for your dog to learn how to socialize with other people and dogs. Some people have the belief, well I do not want my dog to socialize as I want him to protect my family. Your dog will protect you and your family after he has learned the skill of socializing. I feel, if your dog does not learn to socialize it can and will pose a problem in the future. 1. If you had to call 911 for a medical emergency, they arrive, however you're dog will not let them in, it would pose a problem. 2. If you have company, you would have to put your dog in a closed room for fear he might bite. Socializing Taz has allowed Taz to become a good ambassador to the Rottweiler breed.

"Gunter, Kane and Annie"

My Story of Gunter and Kane.

I have always loved the Rottweiler breed. I had never owned one until 4 years ago because most of my adult life was spent living in apartments. When my husband and I bought a house I went out and bought a sweet beautiful baby girl rottie. We named her Angel after our beloved daughter that had passed away. When she turned 6 months old another beautiful 6 month old rottie became ours thanks to fate. A woman had gotten her and found that she did not have the time to spend with her and wanted her to have a better life. One year later our precious Angel passed away, the vet could not find a reason why. Our other baby Annie was very depressed and about 4 months later I started researching online and found a wonderful place called “We Care Rottweiler Rescue”

I submitted and application and waited to go through the adoption process. I couldn’t help but think how much it felt like the process we went through when we adopted our daughter Angel out of foster care. I had to smile that there was someone out there that loved these animals as much as I. (however after getting to know the Kuehl’s better, I cannot picture anyone loving the breed more than them!) We brought home a terrifically sweet girl named Taboo. She had been severely overweight before going into rescue and had some effects from it. Unfortunately after a year we found a lump and took her to the hospital. Within a few weeks she passed away from cancer. All I could do was be grateful that at least for the last year of her life she knew she was loved and cared for. At this point, my Annie went into a severe depression. She would not eat or drink and was throwing up and lifeless. She was hospitalized for 3 days and put on IV fluids. Again I turned to We Care and found a beautiful young man that we decided to name Gunter. He is such a happy dog and has the personality of a human child. Annie was so happy to have him too.

As I had done in the past, I continued to follow Rosemary via her website on her quest to save these precious babies. One day I laid eyes on a beautiful boy named Kane. I fell in love instantly. I called and set up a time to meet this young man. He had been there before, a year and a half earlier, a victim of abuse and an embedded collar that had to be surgically removed. This time though, I knew he would find his forever home with us.

I am so thankful for this rescue and the joy they have brought me. Not only through the precious additions to our family, but for also allowing me to be a part of their vision and our passion. My life would not be the same without them. THANK YOU We Care Rottweiler Rescue!!!!

Melinda

"Zeke"

My Story of Zeke.

Being a single man, I was looking for a Rottweiler. I felt a rottie was a loyal and great companion dog. I happened to contact the rottie rescue people who told me about Zeke. The rescue people explain about Zeke's history. I was not fearful or even had thought to turn in the other direction. I had a need to meet this rottie. You see this rottie was stab 4 times by his owner, then returned to his owner to become a stray that no one wanted. His time was up at the shelter and was about to be put down, however the rottie rescue people took a chance with him. I felt he really needed a good buddy to watch over him and give him some TLC. On my drive over to the rottie rescue place, I wondered how someone could stab a poor innocent dog for no other reason then selfish reasons. I just could not imagine what this poor rottie had gone through. I pulled up in the yard wondering if I should get out or wait. The rescue people came out to greet me, they bought Zeke out. What a beautiful dog, I thought. I spent some time with Zeke to see if we could become buddies. I knew I liked him, but wondered if he would except me. Zeke seem so friendly for going through what he had. I felt he must have had a kind heart as he walked up to me and laid a big kiss on me. I knew I wanted to take him home that minute.

I waited for the adoption procedure to be completed, hoping I would be approved as I really enjoyed my time at the rottie rescue with Zeke. I came home to find a message that I was approved to adopt Zeke. Wow, I was pretty excited. I called to see when I could pick Zeke up. I even drove over the speed limit, as I was excited as a young boy. I pulled up into the yard again to see Zeke was ready, had a bath and was looking good. Zeke remembered me, I was pretty happy about that. I took Zeke to his new home. Zeke checked his new home out. He was pretty excited, but cautious. I spent the next couple of weeks working with him as the rottie rescue explain it was important for Zeke to feel secure with me and his new home. I did just that. I must say, if I had to order a rottie, Zeke's personality, behavior and kind heart is just what I would have ordered. Zeke and I go every place together. Zeke has become a true loyal companion for me.

I have tried to teach Zeke to fetch a ball, however he has no interest. After a long day at work, my buddy Zeke will go to the refrigerator to fetch me a beer. Now what more could a man ask for. Zeke is the most wonderful dog I have every owned.

Many thanks to WeCare rottie rescue for saving this rottie. He has been a true companion by my side.

Sincerely,

Jake Myers

Email: wecarerotti@bellsouth.net