MAMA ROADIE - SF

AGE: ~ 2 Years Old WEIGHT: 43 lbs BREED: Half-Moon Heart Wayfinder Meet Mama Roadie! Before Roadie was ever safe, she was surviving. After being dumped, Roadie survived on her own in the woods next to the very highway where she was left. It was as if she was still waiting for someone who was never coming back. She faced cold nights, hunger, and fear most of us can’t imagine. No one knows how long she was out there, we only know that she refused to give up. In January 2025, she was spotted crossing a busy highway. That’s when Bill, a kind samaritan, found her. From then on, Bill showed up for Roadie every single day. Through the snow, cold, and rough terrain, Bill brought Roadie food and quiet kindness. He didn’t rush her or expect anything from her. Slowly, Roadie began to trust. She started waiting for him, not just for food, but for the comfort of knowing she wasn’t alone anymore. By March, it was clear she was pregnant. With limited resources, Bill did everything he could, even hauling a dog house into the woods so she would have some kind of shelter. While Roadie and Bill had been building a relationship, she was still too nervous to fully let her guard down and let him bring her to safety. She gave birth to nine tiny puppies out in the wild and kept them alive through nothing but her determination and love. Weeks later, those puppies were found and brought to safety. They all healed, grew strong, and one by one, found their forever homes last summer (The River Pups - Thames, Kennebec, Little River) . But Roadie was still out there. With patience and careful planning, rescuers were able to bring her in, and for the first time in a long time, she was truly safe. That’s when everything began to change. Roadie started to learn what it meant to belong. She settled beautifully into foster life where there were soft beds, kind hearts, and gentle hands. She lived peacefully with dogs and especially loving cats, often choosing their company above all else. Often you could find Roadie snuggled beside her kitties, each creature finding comfort with one another. Roadie has come so far. She is gentle, affectionate, and quietly devoted. She’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply and loves fully when you’ve given her the chance to finally settle in. She is house trained, crate trained, and continues to build confidence every day. She enjoys walks and being outdoors, and would do wonderfully with an active family, but she’s just as content curling up beside you at home. She’s made great progress with car rides and is learning that new experiences can be safe, too. She has met children of all ages and has been nothing but sweet, though very young children can feel a bit overwhelming for her. Because of this, we think she would do best in a home with older, dog-savvy kids who can help her continue to feel secure. What makes Roadie so special isn’t just what she’s been through, it’s who she chose to be in spite of it. She is not hardened or shut down. She is soft, loving, and full of quiet hope. Roadie has been spayed, microchipped, and is up-to-date on her vaccinations and monthly preventatives. Roadie’s story is one of survival, but more than that, it’s a story of trust, resilience, and the kind of love that grows when someone finally feels safe. Now, she’s ready for her final chapter. A home where she will never have to survive again. A home where she can simply live, love, and be loved in return. If there was ever a dog who deserves that kind of ending… it’s Roadie.