? Meet Rocky — A Gentle Giant with a Heart of Gold ? Rocky’s journey has been full of ups and downs, but his spirit remains unshaken. He came to Clifford’s Army Rescue in October 2022, just four months old, with a serious knee and hip injury. Thanks to expert care and two major surgeries—knee repair and FHO—Rocky regained use of his leg and blossomed into a happy, healthy pup. In April 2023, Rocky was adopted into what we all hoped would be his forever home. Sadly, after an incident with the family’s other dog, Rocky was injured again and returned to us—not because of anything he did wrong, but out of concern for his safety. ? Now Rocky is back, and he’s ready to love again. ? About Rocky: ? Approximately 70 lbs of pure affection ?? Thinks he’s a lap dog (and we won’t argue!) ? Gets along well with other dogs ???? Walks beautifully on a leash ? Housetrained and ready to move in ? Absolutely gorgeous—inside and out Rocky is a love bug who adores people and thrives on companionship. He’s looking for a family who will cherish him and give him the safe, loving home he deserves. ? Could Rocky be your perfect match? Fill out our online adoption application and let this sweet boy start his next chapter. Absolutely! Here's a clear, condensed, and compassionate version of your **Adoption Recommendations & Procedures** for easier reading and sharing: --- ## ? Adoption Guidelines & Process At Clifford’s Army Rescue, our priority is finding the *right match* for every dog. Most come from difficult situations, and we want to ensure their next home is truly forever. ### ? Adoption Recommendations: - **Puppies**: Children in the home should be **at least 6 years old**. - **Small breeds** (Chihuahua, Yorkie, Shih Tzu, etc.): Children should be **at least 8**. - **Herding/working breeds**: We recommend children be **at least 12**. *Each application is evaluated individually to ensure the best fit.* --- ### ? Adoption Requirements: - Minimum adopter age: **21 years** - **No adoptions to college students**, due to financial and time constraints - **Fenced yards required** for some dogs based on individual needs - We do adopt to apartment dwellers—with **landlord approval** - **Home visits** are required (up to 2 hours away); we do **not** offer virtual visits - You must sign a **contract** agreeing to return the dog to us if you’re unable to keep them --- ### ? Adoption Process: 1. **Submit an online application**: [? Adoption Application](https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2) 2. Receive an **automated confirmation email** 3. Our adoption coordinator will contact you 4. **References** are checked 5. A **home visit** is scheduled 6. A **meet & greet** with the dog(s) follows 7. If it’s a match, a **contract is signed** and you welcome your new family member home --- Every dog deserves love, stability, and a safe place to call home. Thank you for helping us make that possible. ?? Let me know if you’d like this formatted for print, social media, or added to your website!