Meet Rocco.
Garden City, NY · Adult · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
First seen by Goodmorph .
Rescue last updated: · More than a year ago. Ask the rescue to reconfirm details.
In the shelter’s words
Location: Bergen, NY Rocco is a sweet boy who loves being the center of attention! He loves to snuggle, and if you let him on the couch or in bed with you, he will automatically be your best friend. He loves to play tug of war with toys and rip their squeakers and fluff out. He also enjoys running around outside chasing the birds in the sky, squirrels up the trees, or bunnies under the fence. He has a high prey drive and would do best in a home with no small pets. He’s lived with another dog, but it’s the only dog he’s gotten along with. Would suggest being the only pet in the home, but could try a meet and greet. He’s approximately 7-8 years old, and has no health issues. Rocco is reactive when he’s being held back on leash and would thrive with someone who can work with him. He’s responded well to training in the past and would thrive with someone who can offer some structure/routine. He is highly food driven and will do just about anything for treats. We suggest a home with no small children as he doesn’t seem to care for them, or if they get attention over him. Rocco is truly a good and loving boy and he would make a great best friend to anyone in need of one! He is loyal and will always have your back. He will love you unconditionally. Rocco is neutered and up to date on vaccines. He is currently located in Bergen, NY. For more information, please contact board@acdra.org. Complete an Application https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 21781976
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Shelter-listed fee: $300
ADOPTION FEES All puppies and adult dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations and monthly preventatives. All adult dogs are spayed / neutered. Puppies under 1 year: $350 Puppies too young to be spayed/neutered are adopted with a Spay/Neuter Contract which includes a $50 deposit which is refunded when you submit proof of spay/neuter. Age 1 - 6: $300 Age 7 - 9: $250 Age 10+: $100 Age 7+ adopted by a person 60+: FREE (Any donation is appreciated) Need our help transporting over 3 hours from foster home to adopter: $50 - $150 depending on distance (in addition to adoption fee). NOTE! All dogs are adopted with a 2-week trial period. If you decide the dog is not a fit for your household and the dog is returned to the rescue within 2 weeks of adoption, the adoption fee will be refunded.
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
Mentioned by the shelter
“He’s lived with another dog, but it’s the only dog he’s gotten along with.”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Cats
Mentioned by the shelter
“Would suggest being the only pet in the home, but could try a meet and greet.”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Children
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: No”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Rocco
Currently listed by the shelter
Dog · Adult · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat) · Male
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association via RescueGroups.org
Garden City, NY
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 21781976
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Shelter-listed fee: $300
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Adoption information:
https://www.acdra.org/
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