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My name is Rocco!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

5

Home Check

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps FURGIVEN ANIMAL SANCTUARY with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Manchester Terrier
Color
Black/Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
3 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
79

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Rocco! Our chicken loving, cozy bed finding, little man looking for a family to give him lots of loving. Rocco is three, adores being close to his people, and never says no to the opportunity to curl up next to you on the couch or on a dog bed at your feet.

Rocco does extremely well with cats. He has also met other small dogs in care with us with proper introductions and has happily shared the building with them. We joke that he is our “front door security” and is sure to let us know anytime Amazon is there to drop off a package.

This little guy gets around beautifully. He has IVDD, or intervertebral disc disease, which means that he relies on his front two legs for mobility. He can stand on his back legs and takes a few steps, but primarily runs around “in his pants” - aka a drag bag, or zooms in his wheelchair. He does not need help going to the bathroom, and wears a belly band and diaper. At night, he prefers to go commando to keep his skin nice and healthy and sleeps in an ex-pen with a washable bottom that’s easy to toss in the wash. He would be a great “first disabled dog” for a family open to adopting their first special needs pup. Our team will happily provide lots of education and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition home.

Rocco is a total companion animal, and with his personality would do best with someone who is often around the home when not at work. He’s a snuggly guy! He also does great in the car, knows what a puppuccino is and is happy to join you for adventures.

Apply to make him a part of your family today!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
79
Contact
Phone
Address
West Memphis, AR 72301

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

4.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

5.

Home Check

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In some cases, an adoption may not be approved based on the best interests of the human or pet. By completing this adoption application, you are requesting to meet a shelter pet. Furgiven Animal Sanctuary cannot guarantee the health status or behavior of the shelter pets you meet during the adoption process.

Adoption application

More about this shelter

Furgiven Animal Sanctuary (“FAS”) is a nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to creating second-chance opportunities for dogs overlooked.

Our focus lies in partnering with public shelters to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and local no-kill shelters to transition their long-term, left-behind dogs to a sanctuary where they can be a priority regardless of age, breed, or ease of placement.

At FAS, we believe that providing a more intimate, individual atmosphere for dogs in these specific circumstances increases their chances of finding forever homes while promoting the animal-human bond within our community of the Greater Midsouth, Tri-State area.

In addition to being a sanctuary for dogs overlooked, FAS assists (through scheduled events) with providing free or discounted veterinary services, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, as well as training and support services for current or future pet owners and advocates.

Our comprehensive adoption process and support services promote thoughtful, healthy relationships among animals and adopters and offer lifetime support to our residents. Animals in our care are spayed/neutered, receive all necessary treatments, vaccinations, and veterinary care for the duration of their time with us, regardless of adoption status.

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