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HI - I'M ROCKY, and I'm a sweet 5-year-old American Eskimo mix with a heart of gold and resilience worth noting! Without question I've had a 'rocky' chapter in my life. I was rescued in rough shape from a Southern California shelter. My skin was a mess and I looked like something out of a horror film but now I'm looking so much better, thanks to some good vet care and TLC.
Picked up as a stray by shelter animal control, I was found to have Demodex (non-contagious) mange, along with an ear infection. Additionally, I've been diagnosed with an unusual auto-immune disorder, causing the loss of fur on my face, feet and body. But I'm looking good now! I am still regrowing fur on my face, legs and body. Progress is slow, but steady. My condition will need to be managed with an inexpensive medicine, possibly indefinitely. (Though some natural therapies may also help.)
I now weigh 27 lbs. and I eat heartily. Regular baths and brushing will help me regain that luxurious Eskie coat. I love baths as they make me feel so good!
Despite my misfortunes, I have a wonderful mellow disposition. I love to go on walks (I get quite excited when you pick up my leash!), and I love to lie around and relax. I adore people and am wonderful with cats, other dogs and kids. I'm also housebroken, crate-trained and know a few commands.
I'm a very engaging pup. I want to be around people and love as much attention as possible. I'm easy to handle on the walk, very food motivated and I love treats (but watch your fingers - I'm a work in progress in grabbing for treats).
I'm currently in a foster home near San Diego, where I share a home with other dogs. I can be a little dog reactive, but not aggressively. My foster parents love me and have nursed me back to health. Going forward I need a kind, loving, compassionate owner whom can help me live my best life -- someone who understands that my condition will need to be monitored but will love me in spite of it. Please email for an application.
HI - I'M ROCKY, and I'm a sweet 5-year-old American Eskimo mix with a heart of gold and resilience worth noting! Without question I've had a 'rocky' chapter in my life. I was rescued in rough shape from a Southern California shelter. My skin was a mess and I looked like something out of a horror film but now I'm looking so much better, thanks to some good vet care and TLC.
Picked up as a stray by shelter animal control, I was found to have Demodex (non-contagious) mange, along with an ear infection. Additionally, I've been diagnosed with an unusual auto-immune disorder, causing the loss of fur on my face, feet and body. But I'm looking good now! I am still regrowing fur on my face, legs and body. Progress is slow, but steady. My condition will need to be managed with an inexpensive medicine, possibly indefinitely. (Though some natural therapies may also help.)
I now weigh 27 lbs. and I eat heartily. Regular baths and brushing will help me regain that luxurious Eskie coat. I love baths as they make me feel so good!
Despite my misfortunes, I have a wonderful mellow disposition. I love to go on walks (I get quite excited when you pick up my leash!), and I love to lie around and relax. I adore people and am wonderful with cats, other dogs and kids. I'm also housebroken, crate-trained and know a few commands.
I'm a very engaging pup. I want to be around people and love as much attention as possible. I'm easy to handle on the walk, very food motivated and I love treats (but watch your fingers - I'm a work in progress in grabbing for treats).
I'm currently in a foster home near San Diego, where I share a home with other dogs. I can be a little dog reactive, but not aggressively. My foster parents love me and have nursed me back to health. Going forward I need a kind, loving, compassionate owner whom can help me live my best life -- someone who understands that my condition will need to be monitored but will love me in spite of it. Please email for an application.
If the dogs are local, we would do a meet and greet at this time as well.
Additional adoption info
We welcome adopters from California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho - and other states. The first step is to fill out our application, which we will email to you. From there, we will chat via phone and then facilitate meet and greets.
We welcome adopters from California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho - and other states. The first step is to fill out our application, which we will email to you. From there, we will chat via phone and then facilitate meet and greets.
Go meet their pets
By appointment, after application and phone call.
By appointment, after application and phone call.
More about this rescue
These dogs are being fostered in Idaho. We are a registered 501c3 animal rescue organization in the State of California. We adopt out dogs in Southern California and in the Pacific Northwest, and in some cases we work with rescue partners in specific locations, to help facilitate adoptions.
These dogs are being fostered in Idaho. We are a registered 501c3 animal rescue organization in the State of California. We adopt out dogs in Southern California and in the Pacific Northwest, and in some cases we work with rescue partners in specific locations, to help facilitate adoptions.
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We'll also keep you updated on HOWIE's adoption status with email updates.