Currently, Rocky resides at the ACCT shelter at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. He is EXTREMELY URGENT and must leave the shelter before Nov. 11. Rocky was very close to being euthanized a few days ago because the shelter is full but, luckily, the person that sedated him for euthanasia found a microchip! This saved his life – at least for now. His ID hold will be up in a few days (it’s very unlikely that his owners are coming for him), but this guy definitely deserves a home!
Rocky is a young guy, only 1-2 years old, and has so much love to share! He is a sweet boy who loves to wag his tail and wiggle his butt.
He is a medium sized, 40 pound, light brown colored Terrier & American Staffordshire Mix. He is a gorgeous boy with ears that stick straight up and has a wrinkly forehead. He was found as a stray and has been living at the shelter for two months now. During these two months, he was a quiet dog just waiting patiently to be relieved from his kennel. Rocky now has two friends who are dedicated in keeping him happy and training him in the areas that he needs help.
Rocky is being trained how to walk nice while out for walks with a Gentle Leader which will go home with Rocky once he is adopted. He does well on the gentle leader and is making great improvements. Rocky also needs help with his excitement when meeting new dogs.
Rocky is also a very smart boy, he already learned the commands “sit” and “down”. He is treat motivated and he has been easy to work with. He will take treats from you very gently. Rocky went for a car ride and he did great in the car. Overall, he is a very affectionate dog who loves attention. Rocky’s pen pals (volunteers who dedicate their time to specifically work with him) will offer his foster home or adoptive home his gentle leader, a crate, and continued training support and suggestions. He really deserves a chance out of the shelter and can make a really great dog!
Adoption hours: Mon-Fri 1-8, Sat & Sun 10-5.
Foster hours: Mon-Sun 10-6.
Want more information on Rocky? Contact his friends at: Always8bball@aol.com or Anastasiam1981@yahoo.com!
November 10th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
I read the story about Rocky & wondering if anyone has come forward to adopt him. I pray to God there is someone out there. could Best friends in Utah take him? I have six dogs that we rescued otherwise I would take him. this story touched my heart and have been thinking of him constantly. Please let me know if someone saved him. Thank you.
November 11th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Super story, and right on the money. I always told my two wonderful daughters – Michelle & Heidi – that most folks in life will only knock on 20 doors of opportunity and then (with no one saying YES) give up. I told them if you REALLY wanted what you said you did, and if you refused to take NO as any sort of answer, you’d knock on the 21st door – and that would be THE one that opened. I decided in 1991 to get on LA radio with an offbeat travel show. Everyone told me it was impossible, LA far too competitive. I was on KABC, KKGO, KMZT & KNX for a very successful 16 years total. Never give in, never give up. Persistence DOES work! How much do YOU really want what you say you do?