Opus (now named Noah) was found wandering State Road 46 in Sorrento by himself. We found his owners but they could not keep him indoors and were not taking care of him properly. He is so sweet but enjoys being the only dog who can just lay back and  be loved!

Foster Update:  

• Noah has excellent leash manners. He rarely pulls and responds well to directions. He is fully potty trained.
• Noah is not crate trained and prefers to be loose in the house while you are away.
• He is wonderful with people of all ages and is very friendly in new situations. He is good with other dogs. 
• He likes a lot of moderate exercise but is not a high energy dog. He is very laid back.
• Noah knows how to sit and follows the directions you give him.
• Noah does not have any serious behavioral issues, other than the fact that he has not been crate trained.
• Noah is an outstanding dog who is very smart and loving, he would be best in a home where he does not have to be crated and has another doggy companion. He is very eager to please and will make a great companion for any family!

Like many dogs in the South, Noah is heartworm positive, but don't let that stop you from adopting a great dog.  We are treating him with monthly heartworm preventative, our preferred method.  Many heartworm positive dogs go on to lead long and healthy lives.

PRBJ treats ALL of our dogs with monthly Heartworm preventative. Heartworms are transmitted to dogs via mosquitoes.  Humans do not contract heartworms.  Heartworm positive (HW+ ) dogs, such as Noah, are treated with the recommended slow kill method, using monthly HW preventative as it is gentler on the animal’s system than the more invasive injection method. Most dogs that are Heartworm positive can lead healthy, normal lives if the worms are caught early and treatment began. There are different options to treat HW and new owners may choose to redirect their type of treatment with direction of their vet.  All HW+ dogs have a HW slow treatment info sheet in their adoption folder which will be provided to new owners.

*** Are you not familiar with Rottweilers? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund. They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.