Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Rocky!
Rocky is a three-year-old, 27 lb Pomsky (per his previous owner) looking for an experienced and dedicated home. He was surrendered locally after his previous owners failed to provide him with the training, boundaries, and structure he needed to thrive. They saw a cute, fluffy dog and assumed love alone would be enough—it wasn’t.
Because of this lack of leadership, Rocky developed resource guarding with high-value items and has bites on record. However, he has been working hard with Rise & Shine K9 on Martha’s Vineyard, where he is learning the structure and guidance he was never given. Travel to the island is required for his meet and greet. Continued training is also required for Rocky.
Rocky is dog and cat friendly, but absolutely no children for him. He needs a strong, confident owner who will set firm boundaries and continue his training. Notably, Rocky responds better to men when it comes to structure and listening.
That said, with the right handler, Rocky is an incredible companion—he would make an excellent hiking buddy, work partner, and all-around loyal pal for someone who will give him the leadership he needs.
Rocky does great out and about being social, he's a star at the local bark park!
If you are an experienced handler who understands the importance of structure and training, Rocky may be the right fit for you. Apply today!
is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (puppies under the age of 6 months may not be sterilized prior to adoption, if this is the case your adoption coordinator will discuss the process with you).
To adopt or learn more about: , you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, visit our website: WWW.SANDYPAWSRESCUE.COM ** PLEASE READ: If a dog/puppy is listed, then s/he is currently available for adoption. Their information is correct to the best of our abilities and the information we have been given as of the day of posting. In some cases this dog may be pending an adoption already, and their profile has not been updated yet. Please note, SPR does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated otherwise. All breeds listed are educated best estimates by transferring shelter staff, our volunteers or our vets. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them the All American MUTT. Our dogs are rescued from various situations (kill-shelters, owner surrenders, strays, etc). It is most likely that both their parents were strays and mixes of some sort.
If you are interested in this dog, you MUST submit an application. Sandy Paws Rescue does not a have a public shelter in Mass, so there is no building you can visit without an appointment. Our dogs live in private foster homes or boarding kennels down south until adopted, and foster care homes through out MV, Cape Cod and other parts of MA. A majority of our dogs are adopted/spoken for prior to transport and release from state mandated isolation. To learn more about our rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of FAQ’s on our website at WWW.SANDYPAWSRESCUE.COM
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