Say hello to Rocky. One year old. Shepherd mix. Beautiful enough to cause a jaw drop when you meet him. Rocky moves through the world with intention. He loves people in that wholehearted shepherd way ... all loyalty and allegiance. He wants to ride shotgun to the coffee stand. Inspect trails with intense professional focus. Learn the sound of your boots versus everyone else's. He is highly treat-motivated, exceptionally smart, and wired for engagement. A dog with an eager openness who will thrive and blossom even bigger once he lands in a home of his own. Rocky has lived with cats and has not shown reactivity toward other dogs, though he has limited experience with direct dog play. Our sense is that he approaches the world and other dogs thoughtfully rather than barging in. More than anything, Rocky carries the feeling of momentum. Of a dog standing right at the edge of becoming. Waiting for someone to step forward and say ... Come on. Let's go build a life together. A Haiku for Rocky Windows cracked halfway One shepherd riding shotgun Miles still left to go THE FIRST STEP IN OUR PROCESS IS TO FILL OUT OUR INTERESTED PARTY APPLICATION AT WWW.HAVENRESCUE.ORG/DOGAPPLICATION