This curly boy is looking for love in all the wrong places, could you be the right one? This is big ol’ puppy is looking for an active home where he will be spoiled and taught how to be the good-est boy.
Rocky is a poodle mix, and will need regular grooming maintenance every 4 to 8 weeks, please do not apply if you’re unable to provide such grooming needs.
HISTORY
Rocky's estimated DOB is August 5, 2025. He was surrendered to us Mid-December at 4 months old.
Rocky was removed from a home where he was being beat up by the other dog in his home, and we were asked to help. The family who took him in has tried to rehome him privately, but he wasn’t a good fit for a home with chickens. They recognize he is a big commitment between grooming needs and puppy behaviors, and they felt uncomfortable rehoming him properly without assistance.
During his time in a trial home, Rocky ate several chickens, and despite their efforts to stop this behavior, he was persistent. For this reason, Rocky will not be going to a home with livestock or cats.
Rocky is located in Pasco in Eastern Washington. We advertise our dogs in a variety of locations in an effort to improve their chances of finding great homes. We can assure you, this pup is well worth a road trip! However, if necessary we will arrange transport to bring him to an approved adoptive home within the Pacific Northwest.
SOCIALIZATION
Rocky is a social puppy who enjoys playing with other dogs. He has only been around feral cats outdoors, and he chases them off. His ideal home would be one without cats or small animals.
He doesn’t have an issue with a single person or dog he has met. In his first home, the resident adult dog picked on him a lot, but he doesn’t seem to have been affected by it that we have seen. He is playful, social, and incredibly loving.
Rocky’s ideal home would be one where he is challenged. He needs someone who is going to keep him active, both physically and mentally! He is an incredibly smart puppy, but he’s looking for love in all the wrong places. If you can provide Rocky with a daily walks, mental enrichment, affection, regular grooming requirements, and structure, please do not hesitate to apply.
He is currently being housed with a few small dogs. The household does not have cats, but he chases the outdoor stray and feral cats when he sees them. He has been fantastic with children, and other dogs.
GENERAL TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Rocky isn’t picky about the humans in his forever home, he just asks you have no small animals or livestock. He is just a young pup learning about the world around him, he needs a confident and affectionate handler that will teach him what’s expected and keep his mind and body active.
Rocky is a high energy puppy, and need someone who will keep up with him every day. It’s not all about hiking and running though, mental stimulation is vital to keeping this boy well exercised.
TRAINING
Rocky is working on potty and crate training. He is an energetic boy still learning that all 4 paws stay on the ground.
Rocky is just a baby, he is young and eager to learn how to be a good family dog. He'd love you to take him to school so he can learn ALL the skills he needs to be his best self. This would be beneficial for you as his pet parent(s) as well so that you can learn to communicate effectively with him and teach him to be confident. He is still working on potty training.
It's important to remember: Rocky is a puppy, and PUPPIES ARE HARD WORK! This little boy is just getting started - he has sharp nails and needle teeth and loves to pounce on shoes and grab hold and tug on anything that moves! As far as he's concerned, anything and everything is for play. He still has everything to learn about being a civilized member of a mainly human family. He will trip you up, piddle on your rug, and chew your stuff. Please don't apply to adopt Rocky unless you're sure you have the time, energy and desire to raise him right!
HEALTH STATUS
General info
He is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and dewormed. He will be schedule for his neutering soon and he appears to be in good health. Once full grown, he will likely be somewhere in the 60+ lbs. range.
ADOPTION
The adoption fee for Rocky is $425. For more pictures of Rocky, see his Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQjG12p5p/?mibextid=wwXIfr
To apply to adopt Rocky, please complete our online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-75, or email HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application form.
HART dogs live in foster homes, not in a kennel facility. To respect our fosters' privacy, we make our dogs available to meet adopters only after an adoption has been approved.
