Rocky called shotgun and doesn't care where you're going-he's coming!
Rocky's journey from a lonely wanderer under a freeway to a beloved, joyful companion is inspiring. This resilient pup, now weighs 68 lbs and has only known the safety and love of an adoring foster home since that day. We believe he is a Staffy mix and simply, being a house dog looks really good on him. Take a look at him in action then come back to read more about him!
You saw his pictures, he is gorgeous! A beautiful blue grey with a sleek, athletic build that he shows off during play sessions with his doggie siblings and during games of tug-of-war with his foster Dad. He has been so fortunate to wait out his adoption days in a loving foster home but it has also given us such an amazing front row seat to Rocky as a pet an playmate. He thrives on human interaction and is terrific with children and other pets. He has great house manners and is fully house and crate trained. He has earned the privilege of being allowed to free-roam his foster home and has never shown any signs of being destructive, even with those oh-so-tempting kids toys laying around.
In classic, best-adventure-buddy style, he is a lover of a car ride! If you get the door he doesn’t need to know much else. Watching him ride shotgun in the front seat of a truck is top 10 classic charm. Once you get where you are going, he walks great on a leash, occasionally he will get to the end of his leash and you will feel a pull just cause he is a healthy size but he redirects and takes direction beautifully!
Currently living harmoniously in a home with two dogs and three cats, Rocky is both dog and cat-friendly and could integrate well into a home with either/both. If invited into a home with cats we always will suggest a slow and proper introduction. If he was ever bored he may try to get them to play with him but we haven’t seen that. Rocky's ideal home would have a fenced yard where he can freely run and play to his heart's content. And although he is great with other dogs, big and small, he would also be perfectly content as your one-and-only. The love of his people fill his love-tank up perfectly and he has the love and affection of a whole pack to share.
If you're looking for a devoted, affectionate, and incredibly handsome dog, Rocky is ready and available! If you have any questions, please email : kristin@threelittlepittiesrescue.org
And if you are ready to stake your claim on his heart, fill out an application here-
Adoption Application- https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/65ca4c42e85f778c6707aa87
Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO,UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and now the East Coast! Our PNW dogs are brought to you in style by a beautiful USDA licensed semi-truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 2 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care. Our East Coast route will travel in a private, air conditioned 3LP-run van transport.
Pick up day is unforgettable! You will get to follow along on their journey through a private FB Event page, where you will see photos, have the opportunity to connect with other adopters, and receive updates and constant communication along the way. One of our Adoption Coordinators can help to find the closest transport pick up location to you!
The adoption fee is $750 and includes all vetting as recommended by our doctor: DAPP (2 to 4 depending on age and time in the program), Bordetella, Rabies vaccine (if old enough), multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2 months of heartworm preventative, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
*WE ARE TOLD THAT WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND MEDICALLY. This is the feedback we tend to get, although we cannot guarantee perfect health. *To fully vet a dog in the PNW at many vets it would be upwards of $1,800 just to fix, vaccinate, chip, etc. The adoption fees charged by our rescue do not cover our expenses medically for each animal, but we offset costs with donations. Your adoption fee is considered a donation towards actual costs.
Why adopt from Three Little Pitties? The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone. Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no other option but to euthanize animals for space. This dog you’ve found online is lucky to be in our program, and even luckier to have you notice it!
Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! We know our dogs and we work hard to prepare them socially for adoption. We are a network of dedicated people who are heavily invested in seeing our animals thrive. From the moment they are accepted into our program, our Intake, Behavior & Medical teams prepare them for adoption by properly vetting, behaviorally assessing, and providing customized plans depending on the dog’s needs. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be! It doesn’t stop there!
Our adopters also receive these special perks: • 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.) • A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week) • One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan • 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan • Coupons for a fun visit to Petco • Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! We celebrated our 5 year anniversary this year! Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 12,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be saved in that spot. Together, we can be heroes.
Follow our rescue journey through the links below! https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue *Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $74 surcharge for transport.
DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.
