18/06/2026
🐾 Rocco is Looking for His Next Chapter 🐾
Rocco is still looking for his forever home, and that remains our goal. In the meantime, Gagné Homestead & Rescue is seeking a foster, foster-to-adopt, or adoptive home for this special boy.
Due to an ongoing back injury that has not improved as expected, Rocco's foster is no longer able to provide the level of exercise and activity that this young, energetic boy needs to thrive.
This decision comes from a place of love. Rocco is adored by his foster and has been thoroughly spoiled with special breakfasts, frozen berries, yogurt treats, toys, and endless affection. Because he is so loved, the difficult decision was made to put Rocco's needs first and begin searching for a home that can better support his active lifestyle while we continue looking for his forever family. He loves having a big yard to run around in and plays fetch.
❤️ What you should know about Rocco:
• Neutered, approximately 11 months old, smart, affectionate, loyal, and eager to learn
• Loves cuddling at night and sleeping in bed with his people
• Crate trained and comfortable spending time in his crate
• Loves having a chew toy in his crate—his version of a soother while he relaxes
• If given adequate exercise morning and evening, he can do well in a crate while his humans are at work
• Forms strong bonds with his family and loves being included in daily life
🐕 Other Dogs: Rocco can live with other dogs, but he needs time and proper introductions. He doesn't become friends overnight, but once comfortable, he enjoys having canine companions and currently plays happily with a bulldog mix in his foster home. He also lives with a chihuahua who is chill, but Rocco tends to be a little too rough at times - needs supervision.
🐱 Cats: A home without cats is much preferred, an extremely dog savvy cat would be acceptable. (The cat cannot run or Rocco will give chase.)
🐇 Small Animals:
No small animals, please. Rocco does have a prey drive.
🏡 Ideal Home:
✔ Active lifestyle
✔ Commitment to continued structure and training
✔ Understanding of large-breed dogs
✔ Patience during introductions to other pets
Please share to help us find the right fit for this incredible boy. We know his perfect family is out there.
To inquire about fostering or adopting Rocco, please contact Gagne Homestead & Rescue.
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