Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Special adoption-- MEET ROCCO!
It’s not often that a veterinary hospital has a dog up for adoption, but Rocco is a very special case — and he’s ready to find his forever home.
Rocco is a 1 year, 7 month old neutered male Dogo Argentino, weighing around 80 lbs, with a heart just as big as his size. He is truly a big ball of love and energy who just wants someone to give him the time, guidance, and affection he deserves.
We have known Rocco since he was just a baby, and over the past 4 months we have done extensive rehabilitation work with him. During that time, we have:
• Neutered him
• Updated all of his vaccinations
• Helped him heal several wounds
• Worked to get healthy weight back on him
• Started basic training
He has come such a long way, and we are so proud of his progress. While we have started working on training, he will need continued structure and guidance to help him become the perfect pooch.
You may notice in some pictures that his left rear leg looks slightly different. When Rocco was about 8 months old, he broke his leg. An orthopedic surgeon repaired it, but as he grew, the bone didn’t heal perfectly straight. The good news? It does not slow him down one bit! He runs, plays, and lives life like nothing ever happened.
He will need to stay on a daily anti-inflammatory/pain medication, as he can get a little sore at times — but it doesn’t stop his zest for life.
The ideal home for Rocco:
• Someone committed to loving and continuing to work with him
• Older kids (he doesn’t realize he’s not a small dog!)
• A home comfortable with large, energetic breeds
• He does well with other dogs but may need reminders to play gently
Rocco truly deserves a forever home where he will be loved and given the stability he needs. He has so much love to give — he just needs someone willing to give him a chance.
If you’re interested in adopting this sweet 80-lb love bug, or know someone who might be, please call our clinic at 214-547-8387 to learn more.
Let’s help Rocco find the forever home he deserves.
Disclaimer: Rocco is participating in the iRehome program. All iRehome dogs are being rehomed by their current owner. All iRehome behavioral and medical information is provided by the dog's current owner. TLP encourages all adopters to verify the information with the current owner prior to completing the adoption process.
