Rocky - Adopted!

After 3 months of being with his foster home and looking for an adoptive home they have decided he ain't going no-where. Rocky's foster home has decided to adopt him. Rocky was rescued from being euthanized in December at just under 2 years old because his previous family could no longer handle the no longer little and cute, now fully grown puppy they bought at the pet store.

Update - Rocky

Rocky Pictures

 

 

Rocky Pictures / Update

Rocky was neutered, which should help lower his energy level and help him over all be more emotionally and psychologically sound. 1 - 2 years old is when male dogs reach sexual maturity, and he was 2 without being castrated. With sexual maturity comes dominance, possible aggression (could explain why he growled at the child), and other behavior related problems like marking. Thankfully he only growled at a child, only dominant with other dogs, and had not yet started  marking. So we have nipped it in the bud and once his testosterones are gone he will be a happy go lucky dog with no hormones getting in the way. 

He was also fully vaccinated (DHPP-Lepto-Kennel Cough-Rabies), Heart Worm tested negative, and had a dose of external and internal parasite treatment and prevention. He is healthy and go to go!

Here is a picture of him recovering from the surgery:

Rocky - New Arrival

MEET ROCKY

Age: Young
Sex: Male/Neutered
Breed: Boxer
Size: Large (72lbs)
Date Rescued: December 8th 2009
Not Recommended: Children under 14

Reason rescued: Rocky was going to be euthanized after being to much to handel in the household with kids.

 

I like: Long walks on the beach, candle lit dinners. Well long walks, and my kibble does just fine. I am a Boxer; you know what comes with boxers? Energy! Yes – energy, I got it! No more than an average boxer though, and I know when its down time. But when its go-time oh boy can I go! I like to play, and run, and have long walks.. you know, like any dog really.

 

I Dislike: Being homeless for one. I also do not get along great with other dominant type dogs, because I can be dominant myself with other dogs – we would not mesh well. Also I was raised in a family with kids.. but growled at them once for what ever reason (who doesn’t lose patients with kids now and then). To be on the safe size, I should never be trusted around kids – ever.

 

Hobbies and Interests: Giving and received lots a love, attention, play time, long walks, the usual.

 

Looking for: A warm loving home. I need a strong experienced owner who can keep me in-line, because I am a strong hardheaded dog (comes with the breed). However I respond GREAT to the little bit of training I have had, I just need someone who can keep up with it and wont let me get out of had.

 

To the Point:  Now that you have got to know me a little bit, lets get to the point. I am a fantastic dog, and full of brains. I am a quick learner and very eager, you give me a little training and ill take it the whole 10 yards. However that goes the other way as well, give me a little slack and I will also take that the whole ten yards. I need someone that knows dogs, knows how to train dogs, and knows large breeds. I am too big of a boy to get the slack to be let out of hand. Because of my history with kids, I should not be trusted with them. Other than that, I am happy go-lucky and ready to spread my excess amount of love with you.

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