Rocco's Story

Hellooooo world, my name is Rocco! and this is my story...

I was dropped off at a shelter by my previous owners (who adopted me 3 years earlier from the same shelter).  I was able to 'see' at that time, but during my time with my previous owners, for some unknown reason, I went blind.  After they dropped me off all I did was cry for them, so the shelter staff kept me close to them, hoping to calm and soothe me.  They felt I was too upset to be in the kennels.   I was scheduled to be 'put down' 3 days later, so that's when the shelter contacted rescue in an attempt to save my life! That's when Loyal Rescue Inc. came into my life; just in time too!!   You see, Black dogs are less adoptable then those with lighter coloring; never mind that I'm blind and a bit deaf to boot!    Check out this video to see what I mean.  It's called 'Black Dog Syndrome' and it does exist.  I would not have made it in the shelter.
'Black Dog Syndrome'

Please open your heart and mind to a Black Dog, we really are no different are are just as deserving of a forever loving home and family.  Thank you.  Now my foster mom has a few words to say about me.

Sweet and affectionate, Rocco loves to go on walks and is wonderful on leash.  Other then being blind and possibly partially deaf, he has no known health issues and has had a full wellness test and he's very healthy.  He is almost perfectly house-trained, so that is coming along nicely.  He will let you know that he has to 'go' by barking or getting up and going to the door. Rocco is also crate-trained.  He is still uncertain of his surroundings, so it's best he is the only dog in the home.   With his tail wags when we come home, he is such a happy, go lucky little guy full of gratitude, greeting us in excitement!   He is coming out of his shell.  He has also engaged me in frisky play & tug of war. He is so grateful to know he is loved, has a warm bed to sleep in, good food to eat & to be given a second chance at finding his forever home.  Rocco is adjusting really well in our home.  I put a leash on him when he first arrived to guide him along and familiarize him with the layout out of our home.  He's quite happy and content to find his way around with confidence.  Trust me, he's not a complainer.  Rocco is a quiet boy who just loves attention from his humans. 

If anyone deserves a second chance, Rocco sure does!  If you are wanting to open your heart & home to a wonderful, loving & most deserving little dog, such as Rocco, please go to:

Loyal's website to submit an application online! 

If you have additional questions regarding Rocco, please feel free email me.  

Rocco also has a Facebook Album!