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Rocco (east)Animal ID: A4123526

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About Rocco (east)

Pit Bull mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male

Hi, my name is ROCCO - ID#A4123526. I am a neutered male, brindle and white American Pit Bull Terrier mix, and I weigh about 41 lbs. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old, and I have been at the shelter since February 26, 2019. Rocco is at risk for length of stay; he has been at shelter over 90 days. Have you met Rocco yet!? Our West shelter's longest resident (intake July 10th) recently enjoyed a fun day foster with one of our volunteers. Check it out: 'Rocco went to a few places today: Kiwanis Park, PetsMart, and Tempe Beach Park. He met a few strangers today and he can be shy at first, but he quickly warms up. He let all of them pet him, but didn't take any treats from the PetsMart worker. He enjoyed the parks a lot and behaved very well at PetsMart (I don't take all my day fosters there since there are other animals in there unless I think they'll be okay--that's how behaved he was). I did not hear a peep from him the whole time we were together. He walks well on the leash and has done fine with dogs his size and children and adults (not sure on small dogs). He wasn't reactive towards any of the dogs he saw today (small/medium to large). Certain noises seem to freak him out (when we went under a bridge the clicking noises from the cars going over it freaked him out and he ran as fast as I would let him away from the bridge), so I hope he finds a quiet home that'll give him time to open up. Rocco was mostly mellow the whole time. He was not overly affectionate with me, but he seemed to look to me for reassurance, and when someone from the park came up to him at the end of our day foster, he tried to hide behind me until he felt comfortable enough to approach the person.' Rocco was originally surrendered due to owners moving. They stated he did not do well with other dog in home, but did well with a puppy and owner's kids, ages 6 and 10. Rocco is high energy, just barely out of puppyhood, and needs some direction and patience. He is a lovable and happy dog, but is beginning to deteriorate at the shelter. He needs out right now, or he is headed for euthanasia. Please consider Rocco for your next furry family member. 'URGENT' If you have no breed restrictions, please call ASAP = 520-800-4633

Maricopa County
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • High Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current

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