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My name is Rocco!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21839385

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Rocco is an 8 year old, loyal and devoted German Shepherd who needs a new home since  his beloved owner suddenly passed away and there is no one in the family who can take him in.

He loves people and kids (he lived happily with a 5 year old), is great on a leash, obedience trained, and good in the car.

He already knows some commands: SIT, DOWN, WAIT, STAY, COME, ENOUGH, OUTSIDE, FOOD.

Rocco needs to be your one-and-only dog in the home. He can be introduced and supervised around another dog but he does not understand how to play appropriately.  He needs a home with no cats.

Sweet-natured and affectionate, Rocco thrives on companionship and just wants to be with you and be your loyal companion all the time.  He would love someone who is home most of the time and who enjoys taking long walks as much as he does; he loves his sniffer walks.  The walking would have to be where there are not a lot of other dogs so you both can enjoy the walk.

A home with a yard would be ideal since he adores being outside.

He will chew up toys so he needs hard rubber toys, and should be supervised around them. He likes any kind of game where he has to search and find treats that are hidden.

This loyal and good boy has so much love left to give, and he’s hoping for a second chance with someone who’ll cherish him as much as he’ll cherish them.  He might just be your ideal companion to share life's joys and adventures.

PLEASE NOTE : THE DOG LISTED IS SHOWN AS A COURTESY TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION OR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO NEEDS TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR THEIR DOG.

ASR    HAS NOT EVALUATED THIS DOG AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING EITHER THE TEMPERAMENT OR THE HEALTH OF THE DOG. 

YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION LISTED  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS DOG AND TO DETERMINE IF THE DOG MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOUR SITUATION. 

ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS DOG MUST    BE DIRECTED TO THE CONTACT LISTED BELOW

Helpingpets99@gmail.com

 

ALL SHEPHERD RESCUE HAS NO INVOLVEMENT  IN ANY ADOPTION THAT MAY RESULT.

 



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November 30, 2025, 9:57 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21839385
Contact
Phone
Address
P O B 23231, Baltimore, MD 21044

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We require an application, personal and vet references and a home visit done by an All Shepherd Rescue volunteer.
Our adoption fee is $350.
Fencing is not always required subject to a satisfactory Home Visit.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs are in foster homes and are seen by appointment for approved adopters.

Our dogs also attend many dog meet and greet events at Adoption Events, Petsmart and Petco and other venues.

Check our Events Listing on our website:
www.allshepherdrescue.com for an updated listing of where we will be!

More about this rescue

We are a group of German Shepherd lovers who help homeless German Shepherds and Shepherd mixes that are in dire straits and need rescue.

We rescue dogs from kill shelters or other situations where the dogs' life is in danger. We fully vet our dogs and our wonderful fosters care for our dogs until their "forever home" is found!

We are a dating service for dogs, helping potential adopters find the perfect match for their families. We will work with you tirelessly until we find the perfect fit for your family!

We make a lifetime commitment to every dog and every adopter and we are there to answer questions and help with the transition to your home.

Why do we do it? We LOVE dogs, especially German Shepherds and Shepherd mixes and it breaks our hearts that so many adoptable GSD's never make it out of shelters.

We are an all volunteer group and are always looking for new volunteers to help us in our mission to save dogs!

FOSTERS, we need YOU!!!!

We need fosters to provide a safe haven while a dog is waiting for his/her forever home! If you think you cannot foster because you couldn't let your foster dog leave, talk to us!! While many of us have adopted one or more of our fosters ( we call it Failing Fostering 101 !!!) we can tell you how wonderful it is to see your foster become a beloved addition to a new family.............and opens up a space to save another dog on death row!

If you have any questions at all about fostering please give us a shout and we are happy to answer all questions.

If you cannot foster, we always need volunteers to help host events, do fundraising and PR .

And , of course, we always need donations to pay the vets who keep our dogs healthy and the trainers who help us with doggie manners!

Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated!

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