Howdy partners! I'm Rocky, the sweetest meatball in the Wild West! I started my journey at Animal Aid after my previous family had a baby who was very allergic to me. The transition has been a little... Rocky ... but I've proven myself to be the most loving, goofy partner in crime to the new people in my life. My nervousness around strangers can easily be worked through with patience, yummy treats, and a good head scratch. Don't be surprised if I sound the alarm when danger approaches our home! I just want to make sure my favorite people are safe.
I haven't spent a ton of time with other animals, but I'm very respectful as long as they give me my space and let me warm up to them slowly. I will need to meet any animals in the home before adoption. Older, respectful kids are also totally in my social wheelhouse. I love to play and cuddle with my favorite people - just be prepared for a tank in your lap. My favorite toys are squeaky balls and anything that I'm allowed to chew up and shred. I could chew all day long, but I'm great about knowing what I am not allowed to destroy.
I'm looking for a home with either a fenced yard or a quiet neighborhood. I'm still working through some mild fear of the sights and sounds that I encounter on leashed walks outside of my comfort zone. I've been getting very adventurous, but loud noises are still spooky. A personal yard to zoom and play would be perfect for keeping me in the best mental and physical shape. Even better if you're home more than you're away so that we can hang out all the time. There's a reason that I'm a staff favorite, and it's because I have the biggest heart in the world.
Because I may take a bit to warm up to a new environment and routine, the Animal Aid team is happy to provide a foster-to-adopt arrangement and cover initial training resources to make sure I have the best chance of success! Apart from some meds I take for environmental allergies, I'm very healthy and ready to take on the world.
I'm in a foster home so please fill out an adoption application at www.animalaidpdx.org to meet me.
My estimated birthdate is 9/1/2020. 75lbs.
