My name is Rocco!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Cared for by Brass City Rescue Alliance

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Home Check

Adoption fee: $450

This helps Brass City Rescue Alliance with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

1 year 6 months old, Young

Size

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

Weight

13 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

BCRA

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet Rocco!
Rocco is our devilishly handsome young guy with the cutest underbite you’ve ever seen. Basically still a puppy, he’s active, agile, and always ready for fun. This quicksilver boy loves to be near his people and definitely keeps you on your toes!

Rocco will need a secure fenced yard—otherwise you might find yourself chasing him down the street. He’s also a bit of a watchdog at the window (he once went through a screen, and blinds didn’t survive either!), but window coverings solved the problem.

He’s fantastic with cats, dogs, and children, and would thrive in a home with multiple people and at least one small-to-medium dog companion. Rocco does have some separation anxiety, so a lap to cuddle on while the family is busy would make him happiest.

This boy has tons of positives:
• Super affectionate and loyal—he bonds closely with his person.
• Sleeps peacefully in bed but respects your space.
• Not a troublemaker with other pets.
• Loves toys, fetch, and chew time.
• Eats dry food only (a bonus for a little dog!).
• Great in the car and on walks—though he must be securely tethered because he’s a clever escape artist.
• Knows some basic commands and is very smart.
• No resource guarding and can be picked up easily.

Rocco isn’t perfect (he might nip your backside if you’re being a meanie!), but his sweetness and devotion far outweigh the quirks. If he were a little older, he’d already have a forever spot with us.

If you’re ready to meet this amazing dog and you live in Connecticut, apply today at www.brasscityrescue.org.

Rescue

Brass City Rescue Alliance

Contact info

Pet ID

BCRA

Contact

Jennifer Humphrey

Phone

(203) 560-5056

brasscityrescuealliance@aol.com

Website

http://www.brasscityrescue.org

Address

2 Service Road, Middlebury, CT 06762

Donation

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Please give us 24-48 hours to contact you via text or email. Please give your Veterinarian permission to speak to us as well.

2.
Interview

We will conduct a phone or Facetime interview. Then we will set up an appointment to visit the shelter and meet our dogs.

3.
Meet the Pet

If you are a match with a dog in our care, you can adopt that day at your meet/greet appointment.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

Take your pup home! We usually do our home visits about 3 weeks after the adoption, to ensure that everyone is settling in nicely.

5.
Home Check

Due to Covid-19 concerns, many visits are virtual or outside of the home residence.

Additional adoption info

We usually do our home visits 3 weeks post adoption or Facetime due to Covid-19. Please be advised that we will be in touch about the visit and will also follow up and keep tabs on your dog and it's transition into your home.

Adoption application

https://brasscityrescue.org/application/

Go meet their pets

All meet and greets are by appointments only

Shelter address: 2 Service Rd Middlebury CT 06062

More about this rescue

Our goal is to help the animals and citizens that need us.
Our reach is far, wide and we do our best to never refuse aid. Through education, support and life saving,we hope to make a difference in Connecticut.

We strive to get as many dogs adopted as possible via our rescue. We have our own dog shelter and hold weekend adoption events to find forever homes for our pups. We provide veterinary care, behavioral assessments and training to make each animal successful in its new forever home. Though we no longer adopt cats out, we do assist other local rescues in the networking of homeless cats, including trapping and trap-neuter-release.

We collect food, toys and other needs for our rescued dogs including veterinary donations for their care while in rescue. We network for dogs at local shelters and lend a hand to our rescue friends whenever we can. We also advocate for the well being of the dogs and their living conditions and strive to better improve the long standing customer service issues at many Connecticut Animal Control facilities. We also help the public with questions, training, referrals to veterinarians etc. Through constant media promotion and proper assessments of the dogs, we hope to save as many lives as possible in our day to day mission.

This RESCUE group is CT registered and has APPROVED 501(c)3 status with the Internal Revenue Service. All donations to Brass City Rescue Alliance are tax deductible.