Rocco

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Rocco Shar Pei blend versus Shar Pei with pricked ears. Check out his gorgeous purple tongue. He might give Gene Simmons a run for his money! Regardless this boy is 100% adorable!   He has just enough wrinkles to make him squishy but not enough to be bothered by all the shar pei issues like horrible eyes, ears and skin. Rocco is equal parts couch cuddlebug and social butterfly, this guy believes every person is a friend and every dog is his future bestie. Come nighttime when its time to go to bed he takes up position in the living room on his bed watching the door to make sure you are safe all night long. Hobbies include leaning dramatically into your legs for pets, curling up next to you like a warm loaf of bread, and making other dogs fall in love with him at first sniff. Rocco is the dog who is happy to join you for an adventure, then spend the rest of the evening pressed against your side like he's trying to become one with the couch. Are you thinking about getting a weighed blanket as you have heard they help with sleep...well Rocco is essentially a weighted blanket with paws. If you have been searching for a loyal companion who adores humans to include kids, cats, and thrives around other dogs, and believes personal space is wildly overrated - congratulations, you have found him. Rocco does come with a warning label: Side effects may include constant smiling, loss of personal space, and never going to the bathroom alone again. This guy is 100% crate trained and trustworthy in the house. He is great on a leash and in fact is fostering in an apartment so all of his outside time is on a leash. This guy loves car rides but can be a bit of a pain in the butt as he loves to check out everything going on around him. He would be an excellent one to play "I spy" with in the car! If you want a hilarious cuddle monster who will love you with his weird little body, this is your guy. Think of him like a squishy emotional support shadow. He is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and complete bloodwork. He is fostering in Phoenix, AZ    June 5, 2026, 4:51 pm

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