Rocky

My story

** If you are interested in adopting Rocky, please fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ ** If you're searching for the most loving, silly best friend, Rocky is the pup you want to have around! I mean, just look at that sweet face! Rocky is a 4-year-old, 28-pound, ADORABLE Pug! He was a familiar face at the New Mexico shelter after repeatedly escaping the hot yard where his owner kept him. Each time he was found wandering, he was brought back to safety. His previous owner would always come for him… until this time. Now, Rocky is looking for a forever home where he’ll be truly cherished, an indoor pet, and kept safe by loving arms...not fences. While it’s sad that he was left behind, we like to think it’s because he was meant to escape a life with someone who didn’t care for him enough. Rocky is now ready for the life he truly deserves—one filled with love, comfort, and a family who will never leave him behind. This little guy is as sweet as they come and friendly with other dogs. Whether you’re looking for a snuggly movie buddy, a comical little shadow to follow you around the house, or a playful friend for your dog, Rocky is eager to fill that role (and your heart). Rocky does NOT want to ever be left alone outside again. In his previous home, they would leave him outside and his stress and adrenaline would kick in, and he would find a way out. Because of this, Rocky needs a home without a dog door, and where he will never be left unattended in the yard. He’s happiest and safest indoors, surrounded by people who make him feel secure. From Rocky's foster: "Rocky is AMAZING! We love him! He is so so so friendly and meets everyone with a wiggly body. He does great with other dogs and loves to cuddle. He is super affectionate and sweet! He stays in a crate when we leave him home alone and while he doesnt LOVE it, he does fine. We give him a frozen Kong toy when we leave and he likes that." Farfel's Rescue and our New Mexico rescue partners would love to see Rocky in a home with an individual, family (older kids are preferred so there's no tail-pulling or awkward handling) or active retirees who have the time and love for a very loyal and sweet dog. We'd hate to see him left alone all day while his family works full-time outside of the home, as he is much too social for that type of arrangement. We'd like to place Rocky in a home where he'll get consistent stimulation, exercise and love. A (virtual or in-person) positive reinforcement group training class promotes great behavior, bonding and confidence. Training is so important in the future behaviors of every dog. It's for this reason that we're unwilling to adopt to a family that doesn't make this loving choice. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of both in-person and virtual positive reinforcement / force- free trainers in your area. Rocky has been fully vetted and is up to date on his vaccines. We also had him neutered to ensure he won’t contribute to pet overpopulation and so he can focus on being a healthy, happy companion. Farfel's Rescue is a fully foster based rescue, and offers a one week trial with every adoption. We feel that this is much more beneficial to not only the dog, but the adopter too. We believe that only getting 20-30 minutes with a dog before deciding on a lifetime commitment is not a fair amount of time to the adopter, or the dog. Therefore we give adopters one week with the dog to assure it is the right fit, and offer a full refund of their adoption fee should it not workout within the week trial. Farfel's Rescue has been doing adoptions this way since 2005 and is thrilled to adopt out ~400 dogs each year. If you are interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ . **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Rocky, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.