UPDATE:  ROCKY HAS A MEET AND GREET SCHEDULED!!!!!!!!

Meet Rocky! 

Handsome Rocky is a playful pup who is seeking an active family that will involve him in day-to-day activities.  Rocky loves to play fetch and enjoys the company of other dogs.  In Rocky’s foster home, there are two adult dogs (larger than Rocky), and he enjoys some rough and tumble time with them.  Our best assessment, NO GUARANTEE, is that Rocky is a shepherd/heeler mix and currently about 14-15 weeks old (born ~6/19/2024).  We anticipate, THOUGH CANNOT GUARANTEE, that Rocky will be in the medium (possibly lower end of large) range when fully grown.

Right now, Rocky is in a mouthy puppy phase (which is typical of any puppy his age).  There is no aggression whatsoever, but he has a “hard mouth” (meaning he sometimes doesn’t understand that he is applying a little too much pressure).  This is not at all uncommon (especially for certain breeds), and his foster mom is working on teaching him better behavior/manners.  Of course, it is a work in progress (as are all puppies!!).  For this reason though, & given what we assess his breed mix to be, we are seeking a home without small children.  We also will give preference to applicants who are experienced dog parents/caretakers or have experience with shepherds. 

Rocky is sure to mature into the wonderful adult he is meant to be, and we are searching for a home where his humans will help guide him to reach his full potential.  If you feel that could be you, we would love to hear from you - so, please submit the Safe at Last online adoption application!

Rocky has been dewormed and is up-to-date on flea/tick preventative and age appropriate/time appropriate vaccines.

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**If you are interested, YOU NEED TO APPLY.  Also, a follow-up email to info@safeatlast.net is strongly recommended.

To pursue adoption, please register on www.safeatlast.net.  (Click Register on the left-hand side of our homepage.)  When you receive your password on your email account, please log back on to our website to complete the SAFE AT LAST on-line adoption application.  (Click Forms/Application on the left-hand side of our homepage and select the Adoption Application.) Once we have your completed application, if we feel you are a good match, we will contact you by email. (So, please check your SPAM.)  Our process is straightforward but involves a phone interview, reference checks and a home assessment.  An adoption fee of $450, and a refundable $35 spay/neuter deposit (required by NYS law), apply.

YOU CANNOT MEET OUR RESCUE ANIMALS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO ADOPT.  WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE FULLY FILLED OUT SAFE AT LAST ON-LINE ADOPTION APPLICATION.  Delay in submitting your application will put you behind other potentially suitable applicants.  Ultimately, approved adopters will be required to complete an adoption in Schoharie/Albany County.

Thank you for your interest.

(Sorry, we will not respond to generic "check the box," "Is he available," "Can you give me more information" inquiries.)

NYS Rescue Registry No. RR 087