Meet Rocky, a resilient 4-year-old pup weighing under 35 lbs, who embodies the spirit of a "mini Rottweiler" with a truly extraordinary journey. Rocky has spent over a year in our care, a testament to his incredible survival instincts from his time spent alone on the streets of Mississippi. He masterfully evaded capture for about 1.5 years, demonstrating an unparalleled will to survive. Even after being safely rescued, his adventurous spirit led him to escape multiple times, even traveling 17 miles back to his former territory before finally being brought to safety. Now, in foster care, Rocky is learning to trust and embrace comfort and consistency, bonding deeply with those who earn his trust. He is intelligent, resilient, and incredibly loyal, patiently waiting for his forever anchor.
Ideal Home
Rocky would thrive as the sole focus in a quieter, stable home environment. He bonds intensely with his primary caregiver and would do best in a home with fewer pets. He appears to prefer women and requires an adopter who understands that trust is earned slowly and protected carefully. His next move must be his last.
Ongoing Health
Rocky is vetted by a licensed veterinarian and will arrive spayed/neutered, microchipped, and with age-appropriate vaccinations. For his safety, Rocky wears a GPS tracker at all times, and his adopter must be fully committed to his structure, containment, and safety.
Training & Support
Rocky has a history of escaping and requires an adopter dedicated to maintaining his safety, structure, and containment. Building trust with Rocky will be a slow and steady process.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- We encourage you to apply online at www.bit.ly/mu-adopt.
- Approved applicants will be contacted by phone.
- We may suggest other wonderful dogs in our care that could be a great match for your home.
Transporation
Rocky is currently located in South Mississippi. We welcome both local and out-of-town adopters and can arrange transport to many states. The adoption fee includes transport to the city for this listing.
