9 year old Ronin passed away in June 2022 due to a bacterial infection that affected his brain. We first noticed something was not right when he suddenly became blind overnight. He had been with Roseys Rescue for 6 years and he became one of Rosey’s favorites. Ronin’s diagnosis by his veterinarian was that he got the infection from breathing the air. The area where he lived was in the middle of the woods and the year was particularly dry which caused fungal spores from the trees in the woods to blow out and infect the air. Since it has historically rained in this area more often than not, the trees in the woods had fungus growing on them. What happened was a freak thing of nature, and we are devastated at losing Ronin because of it. He will never be forgotten.
Also known as Ronin Roni Macaroni I have had him since April 2016.
Ronin, a 6 year old red nose pit bull, was surrendered by adopters after 2 years, when they adopted him as a 6 month old pup, because he went after their chihuahua.
The former adopters told me he had been to dog training classes as well as doggy daycare, but when I followed up to get info from the daycare and trainer, I was told he never attended, BUT they had another dog owned by the same people, a Pyr, that HAD been to daycare and training classes, but not Ronin. I took him with the intention of finding him another loving home, but due to his reactions to the public while at adoption events, he was asked not to come back.
He is one helluva dog, fully trained, and just so loving, but he has SEVERE barrier protection issues. When he is in a crate or kennel, he acts like “Cujo” and charges at people and animals and tries to bite them. People are truly afraid of him, But outside of any containment, he is a love bug who will lick your face off! He is my riding partner when I make local supply runs and walks with me to the mailbox every day. He also loves to “Sing along with me”.
He is not fond of small dogs or cats, but has never hurt one while with me. He LOVES to play with larger adult females and mourns them when they get adopted.
He never got adopted because of his barrier issues and the former rescue that I used to foster for, wouldn’t take him back. So I brought him here and
I had him evaluated by a certified trainer and after assessment, we decided he would be happiest here, with someone who understands his needs.
So now he is one of the sanctuary dogs. He has a huge play yard and is very happy “protecting” me from UPS guy and mailman!
I just LOVE this guy!!