In April 2019, I adopted a Rottweiler (a happy foster fail) from Southern States Rescued Rottweilers (SSRR). Since then, I’ve fostered four more Rottweilers. I have been involved in pet rescue for over 30 years. My experience spans roles as an admin, marketing, volunteer, and independent rescuer, working with both large and small organizations, including Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. SSRR stands out as one of the most organized and professional rescue groups I’ve encountered. Their dedication to the care and rehabilitation of these dogs is unparalleled. Many of the Rottweilers they rescue arrive with emotional baggage and/or needing medical attention after suffering severe abuse and neglect. Regardless of the challenges, SSRR spares no effort to bring these dogs into their network, providing them with loving foster homes and necessary medical care.
They also go above and beyond to ensure that their fosters, transport volunteers, and adopters are fully equipped to handle the responsibility. SSRR offers excellent education and ongoing support to their fosters and adoptive families, creating a strong foundation for the dogs’ well-being and success.
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Southern States Rescued Rottweiler (SSRR) is dedicated to saving the lives of a very misunderstood breed. Rottweilers are rarely adopted out of local shelters and end up euthanized without any attempt to rehome them mostly out of fear of the breed. Also, because of their color. Black dogs are the least likely to be adopted from a shelter. They are cute puppies that are often sold by backyard breeders and they end up in shelters because people don't know how to handle them when they are full grown. SSRR operates in fourteen states (YES, FOURTEEN STATES!) pulling these dogs from shelters, giving them medical treatment, training and carefully screening potential fosters and adopters to ensure they live the best life.
We adopted a rottweiler from Southern States. Her name was Siggi. She was great and we were lucky enough to enjoy her for 12 years. She passed a year ago but she was great. This organization walked us through the process of adoption without any issues. Siggi was wonderful and I would highly recommend this organization to anyone who wants to have a wonderful addition to their family. We hope to adopt again in the future.
Adopting from Southern States brought my "soul dog" into my life. Axel came from a home where only the child have him the attention he needed, the parents just fought about having him. Eventually they gave up on poor Axel, and fortunately Southern States took him in.
I adopted him a few months later after an in-depth house interview and several phone interviews. One of the women who fostered him actually drove him all the way from Austin TX to Abilene TX to bring him to me! It was shock at first sight - he was the biggest Rottweiler I'd ever seen!!
But like all rotties, be showed his personality and made friends with my other dogs, but the biggest change was between him and me. We became inseparable.
Long story short and a lot of loving memories later, we lost Axel to lymphoma in May 2020. That was the hardest, most emotional day of my life.
If it weren't for SSRR, my life would not be the same. I fully plan on adopting again at some point, but at the moment I help out with transporting Rottweilers to their new foster or adopters' homes. It's gratifying seeing so many people come together for a common love of a breed
For nearly 20 years, I have volunteered and adopted through Southern States Rescued Rottweilers, appreciating the dedication of each board member and volunteer who helps rescue this magnificent breed. Every contribution counts, especially now, as many Rottweilers require rescue from shelters and deplorable conditions. Over the years, I have participated in numerous transports and fostering efforts, maintaining relationships with my foster families. I have also adopted two males from SSRR, including Mr. Bear, who, despite being severely abused, had a heart of gold and became a certified therapy dog, working with me in hospitals and schools. Tank, my other adopted male, remains a beloved member of our family and excels as a working dog, earning multiple titles with me. Keep up the good work y’all! Tina Cote
After loosing the last of my Rottie pack after 16 years I was lucky to find SSRR. This organization goes above and beyond for their pups. I am so grateful to SSRR for my boy Gunner. He needed me as much as I needed him. This boy had a serious health issue and SSRR was with us through the entire process. They continue to keep in touch and I’m always happy to share updates. Gunner touched the hearts of the entire SSRR community and he is as much their boy as he is mine. I am happy to say I’m an foster/adopter for this amazing rescue
I’m so thankful for this organization. I met Bill years ago when we had been approved to foster. Iris lived 8 beautiful years with us. Honestly, she was the best Rottie we had ever had the pleasure to live with. She was playful obedient protective and so smart. We miss her deeply. We have fostered twice. First one being a failure. Helped with many transportations and adopted once.
I have fostered, and adopted 4 dogs from this rescue. They are by far the most professional and caring rescue I have ever been involved with. They truly care about their dogs, and go above and beyond for each one. You must go through a very strict screening process to adopt or foster, but it ensures that the dogs are going to the best home with the best person. I love this rescue so much, and am very thankful and grateful to be able to be a part of it!
I have fostered for this wonderful rescue group. They go above and beyond to save Rottweilers especially from worse case scenarios. I fostered a Rottie that SSRR saved from homelessness and starvation. The poor dog was out in the elements in a Texas summer. SSRR
via volunteers, transported this dog to me in Louisiana. She received my home, love, and plenty of food. SSRR even paid for an expensive surgery to repair a torn ligament in her knee. After healing and thorough SSRR screenings for an adopter, this dog got the perfect home in Georgia. Again transported by SSRR volunteers. Here are before and after photos.
I adopted Skye last January. I had been a victim of domestic violence the month before and almost did not survive. Someone suggested adoption for companionship and to feel safe since I live alone. I got so much more than that when Skye came home. She is my best friend, my therapist, and my confidant. I can't imagine life without her. Her personality is so strong, and she makes me laugh daily. I thank God for being blessed with such an amazing soul.
I have adopted 2 rotties from SSRR. This is such an amazing organization. My first was Hena - October 2013. We lived in her until cancer took her from us in February 2019. Then we adopted Bear in March 2019. He us now a certified therapy dog who loves to visit hospital patients and staff.
Amazing Rescue! I adopted my amazing Rottie Rayna from them and also fostered another. I love all of the good that this organization does and how thorough they are in finding not just homes for Rottweilers but forever homes! I can’t thank this organization enough for giving me my sweet girl! I also volunteer with the organization from time to time and can see first hand how throughly they vet applicants which is incredible important especially for the breed!
They go above and beyond to save Rottweilers. They work night and day to save every single dog they possibly can. They also ensure that every potential adopter is vetted and will be an amazing owner for any dog that is part of this rescue. I have adopted 2 rescues from SSRR and wish I could do more. I think they are the absolute best!
I have been volunteering for various rescues since 2008. I have transported dogs; performed vet checks on existing pets for potential adopters; and performed actual home visits for potential adopters. SSRR is still one of the rescues that does "in-person" home visits. Several rescues have suspended in-person home visits and only conduct all home visits virtually instead. The leadership team at SSRR is phenomenal. Like most rescues, they rely on approved fosters for their dogs. They focus on the well being of the dogs that they bring into the rescue. They have a very detailed process to adopt a dog to ensure that the dog will have the best life.
Six years ago I stumbled across this organization online. I looked over their available dogs and saw one that took my heart away. At that point I began to research SSRR and learned about the in-depth lengths they go to matching dogs and families. The process was somewhat long and tedious, but I agreed with every step they took, including the home visit by a volunteer that had to drive a good distance to visit. We went to visit Beau in Texas and the love only deepened and my wife was taken by how well he took to both of us. The Foster had done a great job and recognized what a good match it was during our visit at a dog park. Home he came. We immediately had him checked by our local Vet and discovered he had Heart Worms, his second bout. SSRR stood with us for the next year as we went through the process to take care of him. Gave guidance and took care of a large part of the expense. We have dealt with a number of the officers and their professionalism, expertise and compassion are unbelievable. I continue to recommend them to anyone that I hear is looking for a new furry family member.
Such a great organization that does so much good. I adopted my Rottie through them and am now fostering.
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I've been donating to them for more than 10 years; and my late wife and I used to do 'freedom ride' relays for them when I lived in south Florida.
Are they perfect? No. Tell me what organization is.
Are they trustworthy and worth your time and resources? Absolutely.
This is literally an all-volunteer organization; and as far as I can tell after all these years, the only thing they spend money on besides the care and transport of the dogs, is office supplies for the things that cannot be done electroncially.
I got an extremely rude email from the director of foster care Vice President. My fiancé and I have been looking to adopt a dog and reached out and didn’t get a response from them in a reasonable amount of time. We ended up adopting a different dog and she decided to email the Rottweilers foster care and CC me on it so I could see her trash me. Extremely unprofessional. I am thankful I didn’t deal with them as rude as she is!!!
Once again we are foster failures, and are adopting a new fur baby from SSRR. This organization has done everything they can to ensure that Sassy, our new girl, will be happy and healthy in the future. When Sassy came to us she had a torn cruciate ligament as well as a torn meniscus. SSRR covered the cost of surgery as they do for many of the Rottweilers and Rottweiler Mixes they rescue.
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SSRR is a well-run charitable all volunteer organization. They are dedicated to finding great homes for as many Rottweilers and Rottweiler mixes as possible. They cover all initial medical costs to ensure that any adopted dog is as healthy as possible. SSRR does all that they can to ensure that the adopted dog and family are a good match, and will follow through with any assistance they can. My husband and I have adopted 2 wonderful dogs through Southern States Rescued Rottweilers.
We volunteer to assist with transports, and participate actively in fundraisers.
Hey there!
Firstly, I would like to make it abundantly clear that I do not ever leave reviews; however, the overwhelmingly positive experience provided by Denise and her entire team at Southern States Rottweiler Rescue left me no choice!
This is organization is the definition of FIRST CLASS. Their team is comprised entirely of volunteers who dedicate their time to rescuing and placing abandoned Rotties into their forever homes. Denise and her team are nothing short of wonderful, amazing, and have the BIGGEST hearts. I HIGHLY recommend them for anyone considering adopting/rescuing a Rottweiler/mix. Pure and simple, we could not be any happier with our experience and they helped us find the PERFECT pup to complete our family.
Nala and I feel so incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with everyone at SSRR (including their foster network who is also OUTSTANDING).
The reason I am writing this review is to let everyone out there considering adopting a Rottie know that you need to look no further than SSRR if you want the absolute best—they will help match you with the pup you were meant to save (but really, who saves who?).
THANK YOU, SSRR
I fostered then ultimately adopted a dog from them!! He is an amazing dog!! They checked all of my references too, which I was so glad they did!! That let me know their were checking on people who wants to adopt their dogs!! They even delivered my dog to us!! We arranged a place to meet. We met my big boy and left there with him!! While fostering they pay for all medical expenses. It is a great organization abs would recommend them to anyone looking for a great dog!! Would love for them to be highlighted so they can rescue more dogs!!
I have wanted to be apart of this rescue for years but due to being renters I couldn't. My husband and I bought house and I started the process to become a foster for this wonderful breed. Magic came to us as a owner surrender to be foster in July, well he adopted us right from the start and we adopted him.
I have owned Rotties for many years and I love what this rescue stands for! Each baby is different and are handled with great care! I can't be more proud of the work we do!
I got involved with Southern States Rescued Rottweilers for my love of the breed and due to the good work they do. They go above and beyond the call for the breed and I am ecstatic to be a part of this group.
We adopted Kobe in 2018 from SSRR. It was quite the experience, they really make sure that their adopters are appropriate. Prior to getting Kobe, he had been at a trainer for a period of time due to severe abuse. They really commit money, time and energy to their rescues before they put them up for foster or adoption. I struggle not to adopt another Rottweiler every time they post one on the page! They are a fantastic organization.
SSRR is an amazing organization to work with! They helped walk me through getting my first rescue. They took time to help me with all of the steps, answer my questions, and even gave me guidance when I would ask years later. Lilly & I will always be appreciative!
I truly love being part of this wonderful rescue organization. They give their hearts to these wonderful dogs and I’m proud to be part of that team.
I first noticed SOUTHERN STATES RESCUED ROTTWEILERS when I was looking to adopt another Rottie. I read all of their info, checked the comments, but I still wasn't sure, sometimes the internet can be deceiving,lol. But as soon as I talked to someone in person, I knew these people were the real deal. These were Rottie lovers determined to help the breed. They have a high bar for adoptions. They want to make sure the breed and particular dog are right for you, your family and your lifestyle. I adopted Mattis, the biggest, sweetest, goofiest Rottie, and I love him with all my heart! I believe in SSRR so much that I have begun fostering for them. They are always available for questions or problems as an adopter or a foster, with members very knowledgeable about the breed. This is a great rescue!
I couldn’t recommend Southern States Rescued Rottweilers Inc. MORE! They are dedicated to helping their beautiful rescues find their perfect fit, they are very responsive and stay on top of things to make it as smooth of a process as possible. Each dog has a profile describing them and they do not mislead you. I found my perfect match thanks to their expertise! Thank you to EVERY volunteer!
Love, Shaina and Bear
Amazing, kind, tirelessly working towards saving as many as they can. I have both adopted & fostered with this group. Their sole focus is the safety & happiness of the angels they rescue.
This is the most amazing rescue I have ever dealt with. They always do what is best for the animal, first and foremost. They have saved many who would have most certainly been euthanized without them stepping in. I initially started as a donor, then volunteer, but after being so impressed by them am now a board member. Truly one of the BEST!
The pictures are of my foster. A before and after and a current one.
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I initially became involved with SSRR as a donator/supporter of their work. I then became a volunteer, serving as their transport coordinator and have now added the role of foster. This is by far the most professional rescue I have ever dealt with. Every decision is made with the best interest of the animal as the priority. They are honest and very transparent with regards to their decisions on things. They have worked hard to save some animals, who have ended up being adopted in to very loving families, that other rescues would have given up on simply due to the expense. In my opinion, they are the model of what all rescues should be like.
I will continue to support them and volunteer for them as long as I am able!
I was lucky enough to get a rescue from this group. The process was easy but thorough enough to make sure the pup was a good fit for my home. I plan on fostering soon so someone can find their forever pup!
I have fostered several Rottweilers through this wonderful organization. A lot of them had medical issues that needed to be addressed and southern states did not hesitate to provide whatever means necessary to restore them back to health. They are a wonderful organization, very well run and organized, aimed at not only helping this wonderful breed but really all dogs.
SSRR is a very organized and effective rescue group. After a very thorough check, I was approved as a foster for SSRR. I have fostered 2 Rotties so far, both of whom had health issues, one even required Orthopedic surgery, which was about $3000. SSRR paid for all of the necessary Vet care for both dogs. Both dogs, once healthy, went to excellent homes. Homes that SSRR checked out for appropriateness to help ensure a good quality, and life long fit for each dog.
SSRR is often the difference between life and death for abused, and abandoned dogs. This organization is deserving of any and all support that it can get, simply because it truly cares about the welfare of all dogs and demonstrates that daily through its actions.
Here are 3 photos of my last foster, one before SSRR took her in and then after their excellent care. Just so everyone can see their results. This is just one example of the many dogs SSRR has saved.
SSRR is a well-organized rescue that really puts its dogs at number 1. This is true for the entire life of the dog, no matter what. Once a dog is an SSRR dog, he or she is safe for life and the rescue is truly committed to ensuring its health, happiness, and well-being. They are meticulous and thorough with choosing who is lucky enough to adopt an SSRR dog all to ensure the best possible home for each pup. Also, the rescue has a large network across 14 states so is able to help many more dogs as a result. They are great to work with.
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I have been volunteering with SSRR since 2004 and have been impressed by the organization, dedication, and devotion all the volunteers and board members have toward recusing this special breed. Spanning 14 states, SSRR is able to reach far and wide to save more dogs than other rescues I’ve worked with. With them I’ve fostered over a half dozen dogs and have adopted another three to become part of my family. SSRR is committed to their dogs from day one til the end of their lives. No question this is a top notch group.
I volunteer with many shelters and rescues and have to say, this one is by far my Favorite! They truly care about the animals they take in and it shows with in every decision they make. They don't just try to find a home, they try to find the furever home! Run by volunteers only, they save and change lives, daily! I currently have two fosters with SSRR and can say they received all the medical attention they needed, and promptly! Any applicants are carefully screened and I love that! We put a lot of time, effort and love into each of these babies and it pays off when you see them placed in their furever homes.
They also will not turn an animal away just because it has medical problems, instead the fundraising begins! One of my fosters needed emergency medical and it was approved without hesitation. Many people complain about paying "so much" to rescue a dog and if it was really a rescue, it would be less. Well, just for my foster alone, I can assure you, her adoption fee does not even begin to cover her medical expenses and that is the case with many of our intakes.
Please consider supporting this rescue, there are so many different ways you can help: adopt, foster, transport, volunteer and donate. Volunteers are valued because none of this could happen without them. Volunteers save lives and if you love Rottweilers, this Rescue is for you.
I am a rescuer, which means my money and time are limited to help others who rescue. However, I believe it takes everyone pulling together, in the same direction, to save as many animals as possible. I have sat quietly for a few years just watching what SSRR does and how they do it. I have rescued dogs for more than 30 years, so I think I have some knowledge of what it takes to do it right. In my opinion, Southern States Rottweiler Rescue is one of the finest rescue organizations around today. While they love the Rottweiler breed, they help with all breeds. So uncommon with breed specific rescues. But, they are uncommon. Worth having their name and rescues told round the world. I have donated to several of their individual rescues, sent product for sales, share their posts as often as possible, and, would volunteer as a foster if I did not already have 3 long-term fosters, plus my own dogs. This is an exceptional organization, with an outstanding team from the top down. I hope you will find the same. Thank you.
SSRR is an amazing organization. Right from the start, everyone involved was engaged and answered all of our annoying questions. The foster families even sent us pictures of our new FURbaby every time we asked for one! We are so lucky to have Angus and if it wasn't for SSRR, we wouldn't have such a wonderful addition to our family. The way Beth and Alex took care of Angus and his siblings is a true testament to the quality foster/volunteer system of SSRR.
The part of the process that we really appreciated was the due diligence that SSRR did on us and our family. We would recommend SSRR to ANYONE, regardless of whether they wanted a rottweiler. Their client service and caring approach is TOP NOTCH. A++++++++.
I transported Tiger many years ago. I've been transporting for about 5 years now. Tiger was my only transport to date where I got to deliver him directly to the new owner. SSRR is a very professional organization. They are wonderful and do so much for the animals!!
Southern States Rescued Rottweilers has been the very best-run rescue I have ever encountered. The organization's clear love, respect and commitment for the animals they rescue is seen through its wonderful group of volunteers. In addition, the management and administration is excellent! Every question I had, every email I sent, every phone call I made, were all met promptly and professionally.
The dog we adopted had been in SSRR's care for several months, and her foster mother had taken such good care of her, she was clearly in very good hands.
If only every dog rescue was run as well as SSRR! These people do dog rescuing right!
I received my Foster 1 day after losing my beloved Kassie "Byrd". Fell in love, she saved me! So I adopted her! Now she is my Navah "Love" ! My Byrd Dog at the river and my Navah on the couch! SSRR is the BEST! I am a client served, donar and volunteer when I can!
I was first a client, then a volunteer (foster), and now also a (small) donor when I can. This group is selfless, passionate, compassionate, and work tirelessly to save sweet innocent souls that do not have a voice & have huge odds against them because they are a misunderstood breed. Their #1 focus is saving as many lives possible while also giving them a safe and loving home. Their adoption application form is extensive & asked insightful questions. They called my vet & had a detailed discussion with him. They did a home visit & met my other dogs and checked out where he would sleep. They made it very clear not only in writing but also verbally during many discussions that the Rottie I would adopt would be considered as part of the family and would be kept indoors with the rest. The adoption paperwork was also extensive in not only providing expectations but also setting the tone of how seriously they took the welfare of their adoptees.
When I wanted to adopt my beloved Buddy, the foster parent expressed concern because I had 2 younger males (non- Rotties) & he didn't want Buddy to be in peril. Cathy, who did the home inspection, vouched for me & I also had an extensive conversation with the foster parent. This is an example of how much they care about the welfare of their Rotties.
I fell in love with Buddy as soon as I saw him. He was kind, sweet, and a soulful gentleman. My pittie mix worshipped him. He was at least 10 years old & how awesome of this organization not to see age but instead, to see a sweet soul that needed rescuing. I lost him this past March & there isn't a day that goes by that I don't cry for him. He loved me as much as I loved him and I miss his smiles, his big paw asking for affection, and I miss our slow walks. I miss looking into his deep eyes and seeing pure love and pure innocence. If it wasn't for SSRR, he wouldn't have had a chance & I wouldn't have had him as part of my heart until I die.
After losing him, I decided to foster as my heart couldn't take another loss. They were in dire need of finding fosters for 3 Rotties. They sent out countless emails and tried different avenues to find homes for them & I volunteered to take Taylor. Even before I had her, I knew I would adopt her. It took approx 15 volunteers, coordinated tirelessly by Cheryl, & 2 days to get her from GA to Tx. She had clearly been abused, underweight, and used for breeding. Her name is now Cupcake & she has blossomed & feels love & affection that she never knew existed.
I am now also fostering Rocky who is a mixed Rottie & pulled from euthanasia the day of. Tori worked for weeks to get him fostered & when I volunteered, she worked with me and patiently helped me with questions I had about him as he was heartworm positive. The entire group, to also include Bill, Dee, Denise, Tori, and Cathy answered my endless questions about his care. I can't fanthom killing Rocky just simply because he had no choice in his circumstances & thanks to SSRR, he has been given a 2nd chance & his first real family. I could tell he had never been indoors & had no concept of human affection & so you can understand the elation the 1st time he kissed me. As much as it will emotionally devastate me, I can't wait for him to have his forever home and give endless joy and love to whomever is lucky enough to have him. He is delightful in so many ways that I could write pages about him, and again, thanks to SSRR, he will be given a chance to thrive-- something he clearly deserves.
Rotties have an undeserved reputation for being vicious and are often victimized and are quickly killed because of their markings. Or, if adopted, the adopters are not carefully screened which can lead to a life of misery and torture for them. SSRR fights against these odds tirelessly and engage in numerous efforts to find fosters, adopters, medical assistance, and to try to find funding to support the costs behind medically caring for the fosters. As I write this, they have taken in 2 Rotties (one that to an unfamiliar person would seem aggressive-- but turned out was just scared) & an 11 year old that was poorly taken care of & potentially needs hospice care. Their web page shows all ages, personality types, and needs. Every single person I have interacted with has been amazing and quite frankly, I don't know how they do it. I think they are very humble super heroes.
Laslty, as a result of how passionate they are and how awesome they are, I am now a part of this group. I have always loved dogs and have always adopted dogs that were going to be euthanized or were on the streets. But now thanks to this group, I can help in a concentrated fashion. I will be forever grateful not only for the Rotties they have given me, but for their dedication, their professionalism, their compassion & because of them, I feel I have become a better person.
We have adopted from SSRR and couldn't be happier with them and their organization. There staff and directors are extremely nice and helped us find the perfect dog for our family. Our sweet Laci is a young female and the perfect addition to our family. She is especially good with our 5 & 6 year old boys. We look forward to working with them and adopting again.
Put in our application, had to contact again a week later to confirm that they had gotten it. Finally got in contact with an adoption coordinator, then couldn't get a reply to any of our questions or emails. Two weeks later our application is switched to a different coordinator and it has now been two more weeks and we still can't get any kind of updates or consistent communication. They obviously aren't too worried about getting these babies adopted out.
We adopted "BEAR " About A Month ago. Our experience with SSRR was wonderful! The foster mom kept in constant contact with us and the approval process was pretty quick!
Everyone, right down to the home inspectors were incredibly nice to deal with.
Bear did not take long to settle in, and he has two sisters that love him..a mommy that can't hug him enough and a daddy who takes him on lots of truck rides! Bear actually rescued us!
I have always had rotties and I love the breed. when I lost my last one due to kidney failure, I decided then that I was not going to buy from a back yard breeder and rescue one instead. That was one the best things I ever did!! I have had my Shelby girl now for over 2 years and she came straight out of shelter to me, so she was a trail base considering no one knew much about her.. She is the most lovable dog and loves anything and anyone!! I also now volunteer with SSRR helping with others trying to adopt from the rescue. The other great thing is some rescues will only take Pure breeds, where SSRR will take mix breeds of rotties, every dog deserves a chance no matter what!!!
My husband and me were wanting to add another rottweiler to our family, so we completed paper work to start the process of adopting a rescued rottweiler. I was so pleased how thorough their process for checking out a proper home for these babies.They're always available to answer any questions and to help if you have a problem arise. The transport with the wonderful transporters to get your rottie to you safely & pictures all along the way for you to see your precious cargo. If you foster they are top notch with getting your Rottweiler's medical attention taken care of and they pay for their medical expenses while fostering. I would definitely foster again, but my first time I was a foster failure as you can see in picture Jada when we received her & now with her sisters. Once these rottweilers gain your trust, you'll have a loving companion for life!. Please open your heart and home up to a rottweiler in need, and watch the rottie blossom before your eyes from love. Thank you Southern States Rescued Rottweiler's for a wonderful experience! Hope to help in the future when I get an opening.
I have worked in several areas of the rescue and I am always willing to do whatever is necessary especially seeing how so much is taken on by so few who are all 100% volunteers. No one gets paid a penny yet most work full time jobs and work almost as much if not more with the organization. We all do it simply for the love of the breed especially with so many areas with breed restrictions as well as insurance restricting breeds as well. This results in them being dumped. They all break my heart in the beginning but provides so much joy seeing these dogs happy for probably the first time in their lives. Some have lived a long and what must have been a miserable life if they can be dumped at a shelter when they are seniors. The look in their eyes and the unconditional love they are finally able to share on both sides is the most rewarding thing anyone can ask for. My only regret is that we are not able to help more. With more volunteers, especially fosters, we would be able to help more dogs. We are not an organization that takes the dogs from one cage to another but they are placed in HOMES of volunteers. In some cases, the first real home they have ever experienced or even being indoors. I am fostering my first one and failing miserably at being able to be separated from him. It's an incredible feeling! there is not doubt of the genuine love and passion we each have for these dogs. One of my favorite almost happy endings is of our current boy WOLF https://youtu.be/0QdxoYU-MqI Wolf had the owner back over his leg and crushing it and left him to heal on his own. Caliber is another that breaks my heart when he was shot in the head and left for dead. Lastly Hershey and her brother escaped from their "breeder". The breeder came and got the brother but left Hershey because she didn't like her color. Standing there crying for her brother as they walked out of the shelter leaving her behind. These dogs both have their happy ending! How can you not enjoy experiencing this kind of reward?!
I grew up in a home where both of my parents were afraid of dogs, but not me! As soon as I moved out on my own I knew I wanted a dog. A friend had a litter of Rottweilers that the mom hadn't taken to offered me a puppy in exchange for helping care for the litter. There it started, I was in love!
Fast forward to 2014 where in February I lost my sidekick, Moody to osteosarcoma. This dog had been by my side my entire adult life practically. Slept under my desk through two degrees, listened to all of my heartbreaks, apartments to my first house! This left a huge hole in my heart and my life. My search began for a Rottweiler to rescue.
I came across Southern States Rescued Rottweiler on the internet. I quickly became impressed at how passionate they were about their work. Through the approval process I realized they were going above and beyond to ensure these dogs were only going to be placed in homes that were a good fit for each dog. In November 2014 me and Lilly, a loving and energetic SSRR puppy became a family/pack. She filled those holes in my life and heart and I think I filled some for her too!
Whenever I have the chance to give back to SSRR I help them with transports, home inspections, etc. To rescue a dog can be such a blessing to both owner and dog that I wanted to help give that opportunity to others. We ❤️ SSRR!
I am a foster parent & transporter. This is my first time fostering for SSRR and found they were thorough in their vetting and home visit. The process went quickly and easily. I have been a foster parent for a year now and work with Rottweilers who have been misused in any number of ways. It is so rewarding helping these dogs who thrive on love and attention. Their adoption protocol is just as thorough and they are diligent in finding the right family for the right dog, wanting the best home possible for these wonderful dogs. Their efforts to save the most in-need dogs are extraordinary and show their dedication to this breed.
I became a foster with SSRR after my fur baby passed away. His sister needed a companion so we reached out to SSRR and fostered Zeus. Great experience, very thorough which is what I wanted to see. Paperwork required, called references & did a house visit. I really like the process bc I knew the dogs being rescued we're going to good homes. We ended up as a failed foster. We adopted Zeusy.
We have adopted two SSRR dogs and fostered one. We first adopted Piper about 4 years ago as a companion for our mixed-breed rescue dog, Louie. She quickly became a daddy's girl, sleeping with her head on my husband's chest. Her gentle, calming personality has been a great influence on him, a VN combat veteran. Her favorite thing is to meet new people at the park and do the signature rottie "butt wiggle." She is gentle with all people, young and old.
We saw a plea from SSRR to foster an older dog, Dazz. Her photo broke my heart. She was very thin, and her head was covered with sores from flea bites. We had Dazz about 4 months. She put on weight and healed to become a beautiful dog. She found a great home as an only dog where she gets lots of love and attention.
We missed Dazz, and she taught us that we could manage 3 dogs. We began thinking of adopting another dog and decide we would focus on finding a senior. We found another SSRR dog, Ava. She is at least 7 years old. She is full of life and love, and sleeps in the bed, next to her mom!
The volunteers at SSRR are dedicated to providing rescue and homes for rottweilers. We are thankful for the work they do and support them in their mission.
Photos are Dazz, Ava, Piper.
SSRR is a great organization! I foster, transport, donate, and do home visits for SSRR and they truly care about finding the Rotties in their care, wonderful, caring, forever homes. It is amazing to see how these animals respond when rescued, give the love, care and medical attention they need and then delivered to the homes they've always deserved.
I have worked with two rottweiler rescue groups in the 20 plus years I've lived in Texas - the latest group being Southern States Rescued Rottweilers Inc. All the people volunteering with this group are beyond friendly and committed to saving not only purebred rottweilers, but in the past several years have expanded to rescue rottie mixes. The area served by this group has grown during my volunteer period. I have yet to meet or speak with an SSRR volunteer who isn't friendly and more than willing to help in whatever manner is needed.
I plan on continuing to volunteer with this group as long as I can.
I'm more than happy to admit that I'm also a foster failure - my Rosie, a soon to be two year old - came to me April 2015 and I just couldn't bear to part with her.
I have worked with SSRR in some capacity for the last 9 years. I have seen many Rottweilers who would otherwise die on the streets or in a shelter get saved due to this organization.
The success rate of this rescue group's rescue/adoption rate is higher than any other group that I've worked with. The potential adopter screening process is streamlined, thorough and fair, making sure these rescued babies get into the best homes possible. A HUGE positive for this group is that the length of foster to adopt is astronomically shorter than other groups. The applicant pool has been vast and I have witnessed dogs adopted into amazing homes where they are loved members of the family for the rest of their lives.
My SSRR alumni, Sadie, is living out her golden years getting lots of love as well as quality medical care for arthritis. I could not imagine my life not knowing this beautiful girl.