In memory of Rosalita Patience, Rosie Fund was established in 2016 to help other dogs like her find their forever family. The mission of Rosie Fund is to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life.
Our board members and volunteers use their expertise and talents to identify dogs who are older and/or have other challenges that make them a harder-to-adopt dog. We get to know these dogs — working with them so we can film, photograph and create promotional content to shine a spotlight on often overlooked but lovable dogs. Additionally, some of these dogs benefit from having their adoption fee sponsored by Rosie Fund or by receiving a Rosie Life Starter Kit, which includes a collar, leash, ID tag, food, treats, toy, and additional gift card to purchase other dog necessities at the local shelter’s retail store.
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Rosie Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a Gold GuideStar Seal of Transparency. Donations are tax deductible and 100% of donations go towards supporting our programs of Sponsored Adoption Fees and Rosie Life Starter Kits.
HELPING SENIOR AND HARDER-TO-ADOPT DOGS HAVE A BETTER LIFE
Support Rosie Fund by shopping in our store or buy Rosie Fund and Dog Words shirts at Bonfire.com.

Rosie Dogs
These Rosie Dogs are waiting for adoption. Each come with a Rosie Life Starter Kit. Click the names to see their videos and learn more.
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Agnes is an 13 Year and 2 month old Terrier, Mixed Breed in foster for KC Pet Project.
Bluebell is an 9 Year and 6 month old Terrier,Pit Bull/mix in foster for KC Pet Project.
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Francine is a 6 Year old Terrier,Pit Bull/mix at KC Pet Project.
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Wednesday is a 6 Year old Patterdale Shar Pei mix at KC PAWS (Protective Animal Welfare Society).
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Donkey is a 2 Year old Terrier, Mixed Breed in foster for Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue.
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Nibs is a 5 Year and 6 month old Mixed Breed at KC Pet Project.
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Ash is a 6 Year and 2 month old Retriever Labrador/Shepherd mix at KC Pet Project.
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Shadow is a 6 Year and 2 month old Retriever Labrador/Shepherd mix at KC Pet Project
Roux is a 9 Year old Terrier, American Staffordshire/Mix in foster for Pawsitive Tails. ​
Kona is a 12 Year old Retriever, Labrador / Mix in foster for Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary.​​​

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