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My name is ROOKY!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $0

This helps Albuquerque Animal Welfare - Westside with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Rottweiler
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
2 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A1935322

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Rooky – The Booty-Scratch Enthusiast With a Nose for Adventure

2 years old • Neutered Male • Rottweiler Mix

Rooky didn’t exactly walk into the shelter — he burst out like he had somewhere extremely important to be (spoiler: it was the nearest smell). This bouncy, happy guy is a little jumpy with excitement but once he’s out? He’s all smiles, sniffs, and butt-leaning affection.
He’s easy to handle, knows sit, and takes treats like a true gentleman. Toys and balls? Hard pass. Rooky would much rather explore the world with his nose and then back himself firmly into you for legendary booty scratches. On leash he can pull a bit — again, those smells are calling — but it’s all enthusiasm, no drama.
With other dogs, Rooky is curious and friendly, even when they’re having big reactive feelings at him through the fence. He came in with another dog and seems genuinely interested in making friends.
His previous owner had to surrender due to moving and reports that Rooky was housebroken, loves the car, had some training, didn’t try to escape, and was friendly with adults, kids, and other dogs. Basically, he showed up with references — and they’re glowing.
If you’re looking for a joyful, sniff-powered, booty-scratch-loving best friend, Rooky is ready to lean into your life… literally.
Shelter
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Albuquerque Animal Welfare - Westside

Contact info

Pet ID
A1935322
Contact
visit shelter
Email
Address
11800 Sunset Gardens Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All shelter locations are conducting animal viewing and adoptions on a first come, first serve basis. We are not able to move a pet from one location to another for your viewing.
The adoption fee is waived for all available pets in care and in foster homes. Standard adoption practices will still be in place, including background checks.

Go meet their pets

Adoption viewing hours
10:30 am - 5:30 pm daily
Eastside shelter: 8920 Lomas NE, Albuquerque 87112
Westside shelter: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW, Albuquerque 87121

We also have cats available at Catopia Cat Cafe
8001 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite C-5, Albuquerque 87113

More about this shelter

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) expanded the shelter days of service to seven days a week with operational hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and pet viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m for both the east and west side shelter locations.

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