Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Rocky is an energetic dog with a zest for life.
Rocky is a fun-loving, active three-year-old looking for a loving family.
He’s also the record holder for the longest resident at Domestic Animal Services. The mixed-breed pooch has been waiting 303 days to find his forever family.
“He’s very playful and loves to play fetch, he knows how to sit, shake, and drop,”
Jackie Gardner, Assistant Director at Domestic Animal Services, said.
Rocky is a firm favourite at the shelter for his friendly nature, big energy and zest for life – and it’s not just the humans he’s managed to charm.
“He has a few girlfriends right now in the shelter too that he plays with,” Jackie said.
While Rocky has had a few meet-and-greets, potential new homes have ultimately fallen through.
“Dogs like Rocky get overlooked because people don’t see them as special, or they don’t have a unique look to them or anything like that. But he has the personality to die for, he’s so much fun,” Jackie said.
Jackie says dogs in the middle age range are often overlooked. But this age, she says, comes with distinct advantages.
“I think the best thing when you adopt a dog at that age is that you know what you’re getting, you can see the personality.
“You know the size of the dog, which is always good, because around two years is when a dog stops growing. And at that age they know how to live in a household and understand how to listen when they’re asked to sit and so forth, that’s a big benefit.”
Jackie says dogs of this age tend to be especially grateful for their adopted family.
“They do tend to really love the families that they are adopted by. As with every dog, but they seem to just appreciate it so much.”
Rocky is best suited to an active family keen to explore with Rocky and take him on their daily adventures. Although he’s a medium-sized dog, Rocky is very strong on lead.
“He has met some really young children during his meet and greets, and he’s been absolutely lovely,” Jackie said.
“He’s also good with other dogs, as long as they can match that high energy play level of his.”
If you think that Rocky could be a good match for your family, you can express your interest via the Domestic Animal Services website. An adoption coordinator will call you and discuss the next steps.
Alternatively, you can visit the Domestic Animal Services shelter in Symonston to meet Rocky, and other dogs available for adoption.
Walk-in adoptions are available from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
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