About Rocky

Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info) Adoption Fee: 250.00 Species: Dog Rescue ID: 0521 General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn Color: Bicolor Eye Color: Brown Ear Type: Erect Tail Type: Long Current Size: 75 Pounds Potential Size: 90 Pounds Current Age: 10 Years (best estimate) Location: Frederick MD 21701 Microchipped: Yes Housetrained: Yes Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training Exercise Needs: Low Grooming Needs: Moderate Shedding Amount: Moderate Owner Experience Needed: Breed Reaction to New People: Friendly Life has not been kind to this old soul. In fact, it has been quite, well�'�|rocky. Rocky came into the rescue; the scars of his past written upon his face and body. He was a tattered, broken soul with little to look forward to. Years of being uncared for left him ill groomed. He developed heartworms and skin infections because his prior owners did not invest in proper preventative medications. As his condition grew worse, he began to lose his once beautiful coat. When his beauty faded, his family abandoned him to a shelter; requesting he be euthanized because he had become too 'old.' No one wanted him. No one loved him. Shenandoah Rescue hopes to change that. Rocky most likely had to compete with other dogs for food. His face and neck show evidence of past trauma consistent with a dog fight. As a result, he is very nervous around other dogs. I have been working with him to improve his perception of other dogs but I feel he would be happiest in a home all to himself. At the beginning of his stay here, he showed some protection of his food, but has since relaxed and now takes treats nicely from my hand. He walks very nicely on leash, and is beginning to learn basic commands (come, heel, sit, place). He really enjoys training and will blossom under the guidance of a good leader. He often acts like a big puppy and will gleefully gallop to you for some affectionate petting. He has taken to my 11 year old son and may do well with older but respectful dog savvy children. We have learned that he travels well in the car. He is good in the bath and sits very patiently while he is all lathered up! He is very calm and well mannered in the house. Rocky's spirit is slowly beginning to shine again and so is his coat. All of us here at Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue are hoping his future will begin to shine just a little bit brighter too. If you are looking for a sweet ol' man to spend your days with, this is your guy! Will you give him a chance for a better life? For additional questions and information regarding Rocky, please email [email protected]

Frederick County
Stephens City, Virginia 22655