🐶 Basics ● Rocco (Rocket, Rocky Raccoon, Rocko Socko) ● Age / Size: 5 / 10lbs ● Rescued in Texas, surrendered by previous owner due to illness 💛 Personality Snapshot ● Describe in 3–5 words: Sweet, Snuggly, Beautiful, Peaceful ● Energy level (Low / Moderate / High): Low to Moderate ● More people‑oriented or independent? A bit of a velcro dog with his most trusted companion ● How do they handle new situations? Shy, but chill 🐕 Social & Home Life ● How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)? He gets along great with people! ● How are they with other dogs? He is with his foster brother, a ten-year old terrier, and they get along great! ● Cats or other animals (if known)? Unknown ● Behavior when left alone or when guests visit: Well behaved 🎓 Training & Manners ● Potty trained? Yes ● Crate trained? No ● Leash skills: Great on leash! ● Commands known (if any): N/A 🌞 Daily Life ● Typical day with you: Go out in the morning with my other dog, Buddy, come with me to work in West Village, come home and go for another walk with Buddy twice more ● Exercise needs: A few walks per day ● Favorite activities or toys: Loves snuggling, not toy-responsive 🌱 Growth Areas ● Anything they’re still working on? Getting consistent with potty training routine ● What helps them succeed? Words of affirmation :) 🏡 Ideal Home ● Only dog / With dog / Either: Either! ● Good fit for apartment living? Yes! ● Best type of household (active, moderate, calm): Moderate to Calm ● What kind of adopter would be the best match? Someone who wants a dog who is so emotionally supportive and just down for whatever :) 💙 Foster Note What do you love most about them? Rocco is absolutely stunning to look at and has a heart of gold. A true lapdog. His warm energy has made every day better and brighter since we met and it’s a great joy to watch him do the same for everyone he meets. INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? To adopt Rocco, apply on our website www.truenorthrescue.org/adopt and email adopt.truenorthrescue@gmail.com to follow up on your application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ASK IF HE/SHE IS AVAILABLE. IF THIS LISTING IS UP, THE DOG IS NOT ADOPTED YET. Also, we have a very high volume of applications and we are all volunteers. We cannot respond to every application personally. Please make sure your application gives us a good picture of your family and the life you plan on providing a dog from our rescue. We choose a home based on the BEST FIT for EACH dog and approve on a dog by dog basis. Thank you!