Rocky

Meet Rocky, a year old German Shepherd from Pottstown, PA, who’s already showing signs of being a loyal, energetic, and highly intelligent working dog! With his classic black-and-brown coat and a curious personality to match, Rocky is looking for a home where he can continue his training, stay active, and thrive with his next loving family.

Rocky loves to play! Whether it’s fetch, tug-of-war, chasing balls, or even playing with plastic bottles, he’s always on the go. He’s already learned several commands—sit, down, speak, paw, high-five, and “let’s go” when walking—showing just how clever and eager to please he is. As a young working dog, he’ll need consistent training, mental stimulation, and plenty of exercise to help him grow into a well-balanced adult.

He thrives in large spaces and enjoys the company of other dogs, so a home with a fenced yard and opportunities to meet new doggy friends would be perfect. However, no cats, please! Rocky doesn’t get along with them and prefers a feline-free environment. He’s great with young adults, though, and has a special gift for comforting his people when they’re scared or upset.

Because of his high energy, Rocky needs a family with time to invest in his daily routine, starting with early morning walks and lots of playtime throughout the day! He requires daily grooming to keep his coat healthy, along with chew toys to help with his dental care.

If you’re an active family with time to devote to training, play, and cuddles, Rocky will be your most loyal companion. He’s vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and house-trained—ready to start his next adventure!

Reach out today and make this playful pup part of your life!

Pet's Name: Rocky
Dog: Primary Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 10/31/2023
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Lancaster, PA
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 12/26/2023
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.: 108
Primary Color: Brown
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Fetch, Chase, Balls, Plastic Bottles, Tug Toys
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, down, speak, paw, high-five, let's go (When walking),
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He gets bored, and runs in circles
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: When a yard is too small, and there aren't any other dogs for him to play with.
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: It's best to get up very early in the morning to walk him.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: He needs the puppy chow sensitive stomach called Hills
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Yes you must groom him everyday
Does your dog have any dental care routines (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)? : Always provide chew toys.
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He will comfort you when your scared, or upset.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: The time they have for him.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: You must have the time to play, not have a busy schedule.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Schedule, No Time
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): I'm pretty busy I do not have time to play with him.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Three months
Who is your veterinarian?: Douglessville Veterinary Hospital
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Loves Chicken Grease and Bacon Grease on his food
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Pottstown, PA
Zip Code: 19464
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service