After Being Hit by a Car, This Rottweiler Fought Her Way Back—Now Maria Is Ready for the Forever Family She’s Been Waiting For
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: mckinney TX, 75070
- Pet's Size: large
- Pet's Gender: female
- Pet's Color: black with tan, yellow or fawn
- Pet's Breed: Rottweiler (medium coat)
- Pet's Activity Level: Moderately Active
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: legacy humane society
- Address: McKinney, TX 75070
- Site: http://www.LegacyHumaneSociety.org
Maria’s story is one of quiet strength and incredible resilience. Back in March, this 4-year-old Rottweiler was found as a stray with severe injuries, likely after being struck by a car. She was brought to a city shelter where she underwent surgery to repair a broken femur. Through every painful moment, Maria remained calm, gentle, and unbelievably brave.
Today, fully healed and thriving in foster care, Maria is finally ready for the next chapter of her life—a forever home where she can feel safe, loved, and understood.
Why Maria Feels So Special
🐾 4 years old and about 80 pounds of strength and sweetness
🩺 Fully recovered from femur surgery—proof of her resilience
🏡 House trained and crate trained—she sleeps quietly through the night
🦮 Walks beautifully on a leash and has excellent manners
🍖 Takes treats gently and rarely barks (only to alert you when someone arrives!)
💖 Deeply loyal and affectionate once she trusts you
Maria is the kind of dog who forms meaningful, lasting bonds. She may be a little cautious at first, but give her time and patience, and you’ll see just how loving and devoted she truly is.
What Maria Is Looking For
✔️ A calm, patient home that will let her build trust at her own pace
✔️ A family with children 16+ who understand boundaries
✔️ A confident adopter who can provide structure and leadership
✔️ Either a home where she’s the only dog or with a well-matched dog her size or larger
✔️ No small dogs due to her size and play style
✔️ Someone home often—she loves companionship and being part of daily life
✔️ A home that can crate her when unsupervised
Maria does have one funny quirk—she’s a bit of a counter surfer, so snacks should definitely stay out of reach!
Despite everything she’s been through, Maria has never lost her ability to love. She’s spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative—completely ready to start fresh with the right family.
Maria has already proven how strong she is. Now she just needs someone to show her that she’s finally home. Could that be you? Apply today through Legacy Humane Society and come meet this incredible girl.
Adoption Details
💰 Adoption Fee: $275
📩 Apply to Adopt: Legacy Humane Society
