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Age
1 year 8 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
12 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Rocky is a very sweet young dog rescued from an abusive home. Rocky's owner used to shock him with a shock collar just for fun. On top of that, he was extremely underweight. When family members saw the abuse, they contacted rescue for help. They were able to get the owner to surrender Rocky, but will not testify or file a complaint against their family member. We are grateful that they intervened on Rocky's behalf. Rocky is safely in one of our best foster homes. He has been examined by our vet, vaccinated, neutered and chipped. He has been gainig weight, and has blossomed into a happy loving little dog.
Rocky needs time to get to know new people and situations, so would not be good in an active home with a lot of visitors or small children. Once Rocky feels safe, he is extremely loving and devoted. He's very smart and sweet. Rocky's ideal home would be with a single adult female, preferably someone who works from home or is retired. He has a lot of love to give and just needs time to decompress. If you'd like get a lot of doggie love, can you be Rocky's hero? He's about 1 1/2 yrs old, and healthy. We're adopting out to the Southern California area. If you'd like to meet Rocky, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com If you're not a good match, can you share Rocky's story?
Rocky is a very sweet young dog rescued from an abusive home. Rocky's owner used to shock him with a shock collar just for fun. On top of that, he was extremely underweight. When family members saw the abuse, they contacted rescue for help. They were able to get the owner to surrender Rocky, but will not testify or file a complaint against their family member. We are grateful that they intervened on Rocky's behalf. Rocky is safely in one of our best foster homes. He has been examined by our vet, vaccinated, neutered and chipped. He has been gainig weight, and has blossomed into a happy loving little dog.
Rocky needs time to get to know new people and situations, so would not be good in an active home with a lot of visitors or small children. Once Rocky feels safe, he is extremely loving and devoted. He's very smart and sweet. Rocky's ideal home would be with a single adult female, preferably someone who works from home or is retired. He has a lot of love to give and just needs time to decompress. If you'd like get a lot of doggie love, can you be Rocky's hero? He's about 1 1/2 yrs old, and healthy. We're adopting out to the Southern California area. If you'd like to meet Rocky, please complete our adoption application found on dexterfoundation.com If you're not a good match, can you share Rocky's story?
All adoptions are by appointment only after an approved home visit. Adoption applications can be completed online at dexterfoundation.com
All adoptions are by appointment only after an approved home visit. Adoption applications can be completed online at dexterfoundation.com
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The Dexter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, caring for and placing homeless dogs. We rescue all breeds from high kill shelters when their time has run out
The Dexter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, caring for and placing homeless dogs. We rescue all breeds from high kill shelters when their time has run out
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