Hi, I'm
currently located at
Wish Upon a Rescue
Lockport, IL
age
Senior
gender
Male
color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
pet id
33217013
Rocko is a sweet old boy who was found as a stray. Estimated 12 year old lovebug who is blind (seems to see lights/shadows) and partially deaf but will wholeheartedly steal your heart! EDUCATION: *Learn that he will steal your food if you let him! He LOVES food *House trained- having pee pads really helps him too *Crate trained- has stayed in for 8 hours + and no accidents! Helps to play classical music *Average energy level ACTIVITIES ROCKO ENJOYS: *EATING ALL TREATS! (Did we mention he LOVES food?) all meats & meat sticks, cheeses, peanut butter *Walks! Anywhere and everywhere *Car rides- getting used to them *Attention please- lots of snuggles & good neck scratches (on left & ride sides please! That’s the SPOT!) *Napping *Being by his people- watch TV, read, hang out & this buddy will be close by SKILLS: * Responds best to hand claps! To get attention & come to you =) *Adapts and memorizes stairs and home areas like a pro *Dogs: friendly but does not like to share his food *Kids: loves ‘em! Patient with young and older kids, it’s even better if they pet and scratch him *People: friendly, loves everyone! *Walks- very manageable & doesn’t pull or bark, just monitor for anything he could trip over or fall into *Pee pads- finds them! CHALLENGES: *Needs his own space to eat - he thinks all food could be his food so may get barky, have placed his food & water bowls far from other dog’s *May regurgitate food- helps to soften food with warm water and let sit first *May have some potty accidents in the house- does his best to get on pee pads but misses sometimes. He does best when taken out often THE PERFECT HOME: *Will be attentive to his special needs as a blind, partially deaf dog- needs daily eye ointment twice a day *Will give him lots of special scratches, cuddles, treats, and walks! *Will be patient and kind to his occasional potty accidents indoors by pee pads *Will have a fenced yard to give him an area to roam and run around in *Will treat him as the very special fuzzy sweet boy that he is! =) The adoption donation for Rocko is $100. This donation helps to cover veterinary expenses including spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Wish Upon a Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, foster based animal rescue. If you would like to meet Rocko please complete our adoption questionnaire at www.wishuponarescue.org/adopt. We will review your responses and be in contact to schedule a meet and greet at a time and place convenient for your family and our team members. March 15, 2024, 12:10 am
If you have any questions or would like to adopt Rocko, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.
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