Meet Marlee: The World-Class Companion (No Hiking Required)

If your version of a "big adventure" is moving from the desk to the couch, Marlee is the girl you’ve been waiting for. Marlee is a gentle, senior soul who has mastered the art of being near you. She doesn’t need a palace or a marathon; she just needs to know where your feet are so she can lay on top of them.

Marlee is a distinguished lady with good manners. She is fully house-trained and has a unique way of communicating—if she needs to go out while you’re napping, she’ll gently grab your foot and give it a gentle nudge to let you know. She isn't a furniture jumper; she’s perfectly content with her paws on the floor and her head in your lap for her favorite thing in the world: head scratches.

Her Ideal Retirement Home:
Because Marlee is a "vintage" model, she has a few specific requests for her forever home: No or not many stairs. Marlee’s hips aren't as young as they used to be, so a home with very few steps (or a ramp) is a must, as even two steps can be a struggle for her. We are having her hips looked and have her on a diet to improve the stress on her joints.

Rug Enthusiasts Welcome: Hardwood and tile can be slippery for her. She does best in a home with carpeting or plenty of area rugs to help her find her footing.

Only-Dog Energy: Marlee prefers to be the queen of her castle. She doesn't care for the high energy of other female dogs and would be happiest as your one-and-only. It is possible she could be ok with a low energy male dog.

Early Risers: Marlee is a 5:00 AM girl! If you’re already up for coffee at dawn, she’s the perfect partner to watch the sunrise with.

Health & Happiness:
Marlee is currently on a "get-fit" journey! She’s a bit curvy and enjoys her specialized diet twice a day to help take the pressure off her joints. While she moves slowly, she still loves a "perimeter check" of the yard to make sure everything is safe. On her very best days, she’ll even break out her favorite Christmas toy for a little celebratory play.

Marlee is looking for a quiet home with someone who is around often—a retiree or a work-from-home professional would be her absolute dream.

Marlee deserves to spend her golden years in a loving home that is committed to her until the end. She has a lot of love to give.

Upon approval to adopt, you will be sent SSRR Decompression and Introduction requirements that we require ALL of our adopters to follow . You will be asked to acknowledge receipt of these requirements, verify that you have read them and that you will follow them.

Step 1:   Please complete the adoption application in full; incomplete applications WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Step 2:   Our Lead Adoption Coordinator will contact you and confirm your application has been received (please use our Contact Us form if you have not gotten a response within 7 days) .

Step 3:   After you have received confirmation from our Lead Adoption Coordinator, your application will then be forwarded to communicate with one of our Adoption Coordinators.  The Adoption Coordinator is your point of contact during the adoption process.  

Step 4:   Once the Adoption Coordinator has finished processing your application, a volunteer will be selected to contact you to schedule a home visit. Home visits allow us to see where the dog will live, discuss any questions you have and review our adoption contract.

Step 5:   Once the application process is completed, the adoption package goes to the board of directors for a 24 hour review.

SSRR is very serious about the homes our dogs are placed in and want to ensure they never end up homeless again.  If you have any questions, please email us at rottie.info.ssrr@gmail.com . Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Rottweiler!

If you are interested in adopting this Rottweiler, please fill out an Adoption Application today.