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German Shepherd Dog

Rocco (159586) (In a foster home)

Senior·Male·Large

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About Rocco (159586) (In a foster home)

Meet Rocco! This sweet senior gentleman with a heart full of love and a gentle soul is ready to find his forever home. Rocco adores people and gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and children, making him an easy fit for almost any family. Wherever Rocco goes, you'll find him happily sniffing around and taking in the world at his own curious pace. He enjoys the best of both worlds: relaxing on the couch and soaking up affection, while also loving his walks and exploring new sights and smells. Despite his age, he still gets excited for his daily adventures and enjoys meeting new friends along the way. Rocco has been thriving in his foster home and has proven himself to be an incredibly well-mannered companion. He is house-trained, crate-trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and comes when called. He is respectful in the home, doesn't get into things, and has wonderful house manners. Rocco rarely barks, shows no signs of aggression, and approaches new people, animals, and situations with a calm, easygoing attitude. He enjoys the company of other dogs but isn't much for roughhousing. At the dog park, he's more interested in exploring than joining the chaos. He will occasionally play with a ball, but his favorite activities are leisurely walks, investigating new scents, and spending time with his people. When the adventures are over, Rocco is happiest curled up beside the people he loves. He enjoys snuggling but is also independent enough to relax on his own. He does occasionally get a little jealous when another dog is receiving all the attention, simply wanting to make sure he gets his fair share of affection too. If you're looking for a loyal, affectionate, low-maintenance companion, Rocco may be the perfect addition to your family. Senior dogs like Rocco have so much love to give, and this sweet boy is ready to spend his golden years being someone's very best friend.

Ideal Home

A loving home that appreciates a gentle and affectionate companion. Rocco enjoys the company of other dogs and is good with cats and children. He thrives with people and enjoys both active walks and quiet relaxation.

Ongoing Health

Rocco is neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and preventative care, and microchipped.

Training & Support

Rocco is house-trained, crate-trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and has excellent recall. He has wonderful house manners and is respectful of his environment.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • Please complete an adoption survey if you are interested in Rocco.

Transporation

Rocco is currently in a foster home. If you are interested in learning more about him or scheduling a meet-and-greet, please reach out through Wags.

Gets along with

Kids, Dogs, Cats

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

Map showing location in Baton Rouge, LA

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