Sex: Male
Breed: German Shepherd x
Estimated Date of Birth : 07/19/2024
Looking for an adventure buddy? Need that buddy to be dog friendly and fun? Like a Velcro dog devoted to you and anything you want to do? Then you’ve got to meet Rocky! This big boy still has a little bit of growing to do but he’s ready to bring his enthusiastic puppy vibrance to you! Full of energy, curiosity, and playfulness. He lives for canine companionship and hasn’t met a dog he doesn’t love. In fact, he’d thrive best in a home with another playful dog and a large yard to zoom around in. While Rocky is all tail wags with other dogs, he’s more cautious around humans, especially men. But with just a little time and patience that trust builds and he becomes your shadow fully devoted to those who’ve given him time to trust.
We don’t know much about Rocky’s past but what we do know is likely the reason he’s so insecure around strangers. Rocky wasn’t a loved member of a family he was a dog discarded alone in the rural orchards and left for dead. Still a puppy at that time we can’t imagine how scary and hopeless he must have felt. And if he was discarded like trash how was he treated when he did have a home? We can only speculate and work towards giving this sweet, goofy boy every positive experience he missed in his puppy years.
Rocky is thriving in foster care. He’s quickly bonded to the canine buddies in the home and fully trusts his foster family happily following them from room to room. He is high energy pup and would do best in an active household with at least one other confident, fun, playful dog. Rocky is both house trained and crate trained, and he loves being indoors where he feels safe and part of the family. While he’s still timid with a lead/leash, he’s getting more comfortable and is making steady progress, especially using a harness. He’s incredibly smart and wants to connect and please so badly. If you’re ready to give Rocky the time, patience, and love he deserves, he’ll reward you with unending loyalty. He’s not just looking for a home he’s looking for a family. Could you give him the home and family he’s never had?
Here’s what you need to know about adopting a cat or dog from Marley’s Mutts:
- Each adoptable pet will be introduced on Facebook
- Each pet will have its own profile here on the website
- All pets will be spayed or neutered
- All pets will be micro-chipped and shots will be up-to-date
- Each pet has their own application to complete—make sure you use the right one (linked from their bio)
It’s important to us that each pet goes not just to a great home but to the “right” home. Our foster parents work with each pet to get to know them and their needs.
We try hard to list all of the pertinent info about each pet on the site so you can choose the pet that will fit with your family/lifestyle. If you don’t see a specific pet on the site, he/she is not ready for adoption. Please be patient and wait until the bio is listed. We don’t decide on a “first come, first served” basis but rather on a “who’s the very best fit.” So, don’t panic.
It’s not a quick process. We receive dozens of applications for each pet so please be patient. If you’re shortlisted you’ll be contacted as soon as possible.
If selected to meet one of our pets and you currently have pets, you’ll be asked to do an in-person pet intro; we don’t do the long-distance adoption thing. If you live out of town, plan a fun road trip to meet the pet in person.
Don’t be discouraged if your application is not selected. Remember, we get a lot of them! Trust us, the best fit for you is coming.
If you’re lucky and you do adopt a super amazing pet from Marley’s Mutts, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for training, medication, or behavior questions. We’re here for you, and your pet.