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My name is Rocky!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Adoption fee: $475

This helps Homeward Trails Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black/Brown/Chocolate
Age
1 year 3 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
36849

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Rocky! Your New Best Friend with a Big Heart and Lots of Love to Give!

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and an adoption coordinator will contact you with next steps!

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE OR CLICK THE BUTTON TO THE RIGHT TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out an application to start the process, then an adoption coordinator will contact you to schedule a meeting with Rocky!

LOCATION: Foster Home in the DC metro area

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Sheila, sheilamcgee2001@gmail.com

ADOPTION FEE: $475, this fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!

ESTIMATED WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 30-40 lb range

ESTIMATED AGE: 1-2 years

KNOWN WITH DOGS: Rocky loves to play with other dogs!

KNOWN WITH CATS: We are not sure about cats yet, but we are happy to find out.

KNOWN WITH KIDS: Rocky is a very sweet boy and loves all people. He had met and done well with children!

KNOWN COMMANDS: doing a great job learning the basics!

KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: poor Rocky lived outside his whole life until now, but he learned house training quickly!

LIKES: Playing with other dogs, long walks to explore, lots of pets!

KNOWN DISLIKES: Nothing to note.

ABOUT ROCKY:

Rocky is a happy-go-lucky, loyal, and playful young shepherd mix who's ready to find his forever home! This sweet boy came to us from a very overcrowded shelter in southwest Virginia, where he was at risk simply due to lack of space. But despite his tough start, Rocky is bursting with life and love-and he can't wait to share it all with you!

About Rocky: Rocky is a fantastic combination of sweet and smart. He's playful and active, always ready for a walk, a game of fetch, or any adventure you have in mind. At the same time, Rocky is a true cuddle bug. Whether he's snuggled up by your side or leaning in for pets, he's happiest when he's with his people.

Rocky's Personality Highlights:

Happy & Playful: Rocky has a zest for life that's contagious. He'll keep you smiling every day with his antics and enthusiasm.

Loyal & Smart: This clever pup is a fast learner and eager to please. He's ready to soak up all the training and will quickly become your best friend.

Cuddly & Affectionate: After a day of fun, Rocky loves nothing more than curling up with you for some quality cuddle time.

Rocky's Ideal Family: Rocky would thrive in an active home where he can get plenty of exercise, playtime, and mental stimulation. He'd make a fantastic adventure buddy and is sure to keep up with any outdoor activities! Whether you're looking for a playful companion to bring out on hikes or a loyal buddy to snuggle with after a long day, Rocky could be the perfect match.

Rocky has overcome so much to get here and is ready to be part of a loving family that will cherish him forever. If you're looking for a loyal, playful, and affectionate companion, look no further-Rocky's your guy!

Are you ready to give Rocky the forever home he deserves? Reach out to sheilamcgee2001@gmail.com today to meet this amazing pup!

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: sheilamcgee2001@gmail.com

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:
http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: please submit your application and we will follow up with you to connect you to his foster!

HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
Spay/Neuter
First 3 distemper series vaccines and de-wormings
Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
Current on heartworm preventative
Current on flea/tick preventative

EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)
Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)

A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities

BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.


Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
36849
Contact
Phone
Address
11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

You will first be required to complete our Adoption Questionnaire (http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/). Once received, a Homeward Trails rep will contact you via phone or e-mail. Please allow 72 hours for a response. If it seems you are a good fit for each other based on the info you provided, a phone interview will follow. If you are renting, we require proof that you are allowed to have a pet as well as any breed or size restrictions that may exist. If you have pets or did previously, we require your vet information and we will call them to verify that your pets are in good health, current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. We require that all pets in the home be spayed/neutered unless there are health reasons that can be verified with the vet.

Homeward Trails' adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any "extra" money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meet Adoptable Dogs at the Adoption Center Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM - No appointment necessary!
Come see us at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.

Homeward Trails has dog and cat adoption events throughout the DC area. For a list of our upcoming events, go to:
www.homewardtrails.org/events/

More about this rescue

Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from under resourced shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In so doing, we seek to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals through the rescue and placement of homeless animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way. Homeward Trails not only facilitates adoptions from local shelters, but also supports a large network of foster care providers who take homeless dogs and cats into their homes, care for them, rehabilitate them when needed, and prepare them for their permanent adoptive homes.

Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of our rescuing them. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters through no fault of their own.

Many are puppies and kittens – innocent victims of irresponsible pet owners who don’t spay/neuter. Some are abandoned hunting dogs who served their owners well and were dumped in woods or left at shelters when they were no longer wanted. Others are house pets whose owners simply grew tired of caring for them or moved and did not take them along. And even more are animals that have been injured, abused and neglected. Whatever the reasons, these animals all deserve better. And once with Homeward Trails, they get better!

Our Principles:
1. To always operate in the best interest of the animals we take into our program and to advocate for the proper care of those in shelters and in private homes;
2. To provide quality care for the animals we take in for as long as they are in our program and to provide ongoing support to our adopters;
3. To always maintain a manageable number of animals in our system whereby we can ensure proper medical care, behavioral training and housing for the animals;
4. To rescue the widest array of dogs and cats by avoiding general discrimination based on breed, age, and health;
5. To provide our shelter partners and their communities with resources that will result in the highest level of care for their animals, an increase in spay/neuter surgeries and a decrease in the abuse, neglect and abandonment of dogs and cats;
6. To treat our volunteers, adopters and partners with understanding, patience and support

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