Meet Rocky—your "mini Rottweiler" in a 35-lb body! Rocky has been in our care for 455 days, and in that time he's become something of a legend. Before rescue, he survived about a year and a half on the streets of Mississippi entirely on his own, evading capture and learning to survive. Eventually, he was caught but escaped multiple times, even traveling 17 miles back to a place he'd only known for a week. After a daring hunt, he was finally brought to safety.
Since then, Rocky has been safe in foster care, where he has slowly learned that humans can mean comfort and consistency. He is now about 4 years old, under 35 lbs, and currently living with other dogs. Rocky bonds hard and deserves someone ready to give him that same level of devotion. He is very attached to his foster mom and struggles with big transitions. His next move must be his last move. We need an adopter who understands trust is earned slowly and protected carefully. He also seems to prefer women over men and would do best in a calm, stable home with fewer pets where he can decompress and simply be someone’s dog without competing for attention. Because of his history, Rocky now wears a GPS tracker at all times. His adopter must be fully committed to his safety, structure, and containment. This boy has taken years off our lives—we say that with love, exhaustion, and deep devotion. We adore him—he’s intelligent, resilient, and loyal—but he needs the right person to anchor his world.
Ideal Home
A calm, stable home with fewer pets where he can be the main focus. Rocky prefers women over men and needs an adopter who understands trust is earned slowly and protected carefully.
Ongoing Health
All dogs are cleared by a licensed veterinarian and arrive spayed/neutered with age-appropriate vaccines completed and are microchipped. Rocky wears a GPS tracker at all times.
Training & Support
Rocky struggles with big transitions and forms deep bonds with his safe people. His adopter must be fully committed to his safety, structure, and containment, with no room for error.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Apply at www.bit.ly/mu-adopt.
- Approved applicants will be contacted by phone.
- Completed applications take priority over inquiries or emails.
Transporation
Rocky is currently in South Mississippi. Local and out-of-town adopters are welcome. For out-of-town adopters, virtual meet-and-greets are offered, and transport can be arranged to many states. The adoption fee includes transport to the city on this listing. The local adoption fee for pickup in Gulfport, MS is $150.
