Please contact Chandler Jaffe (chandler.jaffe@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.baby boy ready to play! ROCKO NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Rocko and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (8/23) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Silver Spring (12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904)! Name: Rocko Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd mix Best Guess for Age: 3 months as of 8/4/26 SEX: Male Estimated Weight (puppies' weights change quickly!): 17.5 lbs as of 8/16/26 Gets Along With: Most puppies are in the prime of their socialization window and will do well with other dogs, cats and kids so long as they receive patience and proper training. Currently Living at: DC area foster home Special Adoption Considerations: Puppies under 6 months of age need to have multiple potty breaks/exercise throughout the day. Potential adopters with a standard 8-hour workday must be willing to make arrangements to meet the needs of their puppy. Rocko is Looking For: I'm looking for a home that will let me play with toys and get my puppy zoomies out and give me snuggles in between playtimes. I can't wait to explore my new neighborhood on lots of walks, and I'd really like to make a bunch of doggie friends along the way. Oh, and I should probably take an obedience class or two so I can show you how smart I am. I promise to give you so many puppy kisses - and love and loyal companionship for all my days. What do you say? Do I get to go home with you? What My Foster Says About Me: Meet Rocko, an energetic, handsome pup with striking Rhodesian Ridgeback looks and a heart of pure gold. Rocko is everything you could want in a young dog: playful, endlessly curious, and full of goofy charm. He loves rough-and-tumble play with chew toys, gets along wonderfully with other dogs, and happily burns off his puppy energy with an enthusiastic daily round of zoomies. Once his playful sprint is done, he switches straight into cuddle mode, melting right into your lap for some well-earned affection. While he has that classic, mischievous puppy curiosity, Rocko is remarkably smart, highly food-motivated, and eager to please. He takes gentle correction and redirection in stride, making day-to-day training smooth and rewarding. On the home front, Rocko is already an absolute star: Nighttime Pro: In his foster home, he sleeps soundly all night long without fussing or whining. House Training: Consistently heads to his exercise pen and puppy pads to do his business, keeping indoor accidents very rare. Whether he is chasing a favorite toy, making new four-legged friends, or curling up for evening snuggles, Rocko brings endless fun, intelligence, and sweetness wherever he goes. Puppy Vetting Requirements: Lucky Puppies have had their age appropriate vaccines, but may not yet be “fully” vaccinated. It is the adopter’s responsibility to ensure that the remaining puppy vaccines are given at the appropriate time. Please also keep in mind that, until your puppy is fully vaccinated, they are at greater risk for illness than an adult dog. Your new puppy will need to work on their house training and will also need to go to obedience school so they can grow into a well-socialized dog! TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this puppy is $485, which includes the cost of routine vetting and transport from the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online bit.ly/adoptaluckydog Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org . ​