My name is
ROCKO!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

4 years old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A126798

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hi, I`m Rocko! I ended up at the shelter on 03/15/2024 because my previous owners couldn`t take care of me anymore. But I`m ready for a fresh start! I`ve been neutered, microchipped, and I`m all caught up on my vaccinations. I`m a happy pup who loves to give big smiles to everyone I meet. Playing is my favorite pastime, whether it`s with toys or chasing after a ball. I`m friendly, energetic, and ready to be a loyal companion to a loving family. If you`re looking for a playful buddy who will fill your days with joy, let`s meet soon! We strongly recommend calling the shelter between 11am and 4pm to discuss more details about my background with our behavior team!

Shelter

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County

Contact info

Pet ID

A126798

Contact

—

Phone

(772) 388-3331 ext.110

adoption@hsvb.org

Website

http://www.hsvb.org

Address

6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

1. Begin your selection online.
Here's where you can browse photos and profiles of some of the deserving animals we currently have available for adoption. More animals may be found at our Shelter,

2. Finalize your selection with a Shelter visit.
You must come to the Shelter to adopt. Animals cannot be "reserved" and all animals are subject to prior adoption.

3. Complete a Meet Your Match Adopter Survey.
Adopting a dog or cat? We take an extra step to ensure that you'll carry home an animal that is suited for you and your lifestyle. Read more...

SUGGESTION: To simplify your adoption process, download and complete an Adopter survey from our website before your Shelter visit.

4. Pay The Adoption Fee.
When you take your adopted animal home, you're set. We've already provided spay/neutering, vaccinations, medical care, microchipping, and much more. Learn what we do for dogs. ...for cats.

•Patron Pets $175
•Senior Patron Pets (5+ yrs) $100
•Puppies (4 months or less) $150
•Kittens (4 months or less) $100
•Dogs $90
•Cats $70
•Senior Cats & Dogs (5+ yrs) $50

Adoption fees may vary from time to time and are subject to promotions, discounts, and increases.

5. Introduce Your Pet to His New Home.
Now, you're both happy!

Go meet their pets

Adoption Center Hours:

Open Daily: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

More about this shelter

What is it and why do we do it?

We "go the extra mile" to help assure that, when you adopt a pet from HSVB&IRC, you'll be making an informed choice. By matching an animal's personality to yours and your lifestyle, we're more likely to assure that you make the right adoption decision the first time.

We are using a program developed by the ASPCA. It is called "Meet Your Match." Currently, we evaluate dogs and cats before we make them available for adoption.

Also, we ask each prospective adopter to complete an Adopters' Survey which helps identify factors in their lifestyle which might guide their choice of animals. Then, we compare the findings to make a match.

Proudly, we have a very high adoption retention rate — a fact we credit to taking this extra step in the adoption process.
We want you to make a "SAFER" choice, too.
In addition to Meet Your Match, HSVB&IRC has implemented the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match SAFER™ (Safety Assessment For Evaluating & Rehoming) program - a tool for assessing the probability of future canine aggression. Ask us for more details.