Rocco

My story

This is a very difficult decision for me, but I’m hoping to find the right home for a dog who deserves more time, structure, and attention than I’m currently able to give. I found him abandoned in 2018 and nursed him back to health. What was meant to be temporary quickly turned into love, and he became part of our family. He has ongoing behavioral challenges—particularly aggression toward other male dogs from what i believe is past trauma. Unfortunately, he does not get along with my other dog, and keeping them separated has become extremely stressful for our household. I have recently gone through a separation and now managing two kids and two dogs on my own. Between work, parenting, and the constant management required, I feel he deserves a home where someone can provide the consistent training, structure, and attention he needs. He is very loyal and protective of his people, best suited as the only dog in the home, and needs an experienced dog owner comfortable with large breeds.

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