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Get to Know Rocco
Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Gender
Male
Age
5 Years
Weight
71.65lbs
Location
Foster Home
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO MEET THIS PET:
Rocco's Story
Rocco arrived at PAWS in 2021, two days before Christmas—we like to call him our unexpected holiday present. A good Samaritan brought him after finding Rocco tied up outside in the winter cold. Ever since then, Rocco has brought cheer and kindness to the shelter and his various foster homes.
Rocco consistently leaves his foster parents in adoration and is now looking for a life-long home for him to thrive. A foster parent described him as “good at being left alone for a long period of time but loves spending time with you following you everywhere you go,” and that Rocco will be a “great addition to someone's home.” Another foster parent noted that he’ll miss “the loyalty and love Rocco has to give” the most.
Rocco’s dream home would be one with a fenced-in yard and older children. Both affectionate and obedient, energetic and chill, loving and loyal—as a foster parent notes, Rocco is “truly one of a kind.”
Did you know Rocco is a local celebrity? View Rocco's Instagram account at @Roccothegentlegiant to see how great he is in the home!
Meet Rocco
Rocco can’t wait to meet you!
If you’re interested in adopting this pet, please complete the following steps:
1. Start by taking our ComPETibility Quiz to make sure they’re a good fit for your home. Your ComPETibility Score will help you compare your home to each pet’s needs!
2. After completing your ComPETibility Quiz, you will be emailed a link to complete your Adoption Application.
3. After finishing the adoption application, complete the Adoption Inquiry Form! Once this form is submitted, our Adoption Team will take a look at your adoption inquiry and reach out within a few days.
Please note that while we can’t place holds on adoptable animals for your scheduled appointment, there are always plenty of homeless pets looking for a home! If you don’t meet the perfect pet, please feel free to complete a new Adoption Inquiry Form or visit our Adoption Center. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are recommended for a more efficient visit!
Want another way to spend time with our adoptable (or soon-to-be-adoptable) pets? Consider fostering.
Why Adopt?
Adoption is one of the best ways to save a life. Only a few thousand more adoptions each year in Chicago, a city of millions of people, and we will be a No Kill community! You can make a real difference.
At PAWS Chicago, we keep working to grow our operations to save more homeless pets. It's how we've gone from saving a few dozen to 5,000 pets a year. But it is our adopters who make the real magic happen by bringing these loving pets home. Adopt a pet and spread the word!
First Time Fostering? Learn More
There are many animals that need us today. Each foster family allow us to save more homeless pets by opening their home to a pet or litter in need of love and care for a few weeks. When we are able to send a pet or litter to foster, it frees up space in our Medical Center to bring in more pets in need.
Last year, our foster families took in 1,921 pets. Some needed a peaceful place to recover from illness or injury. Puppies and kittens just needed a bit of time in a home environment with good socialization so they could grow big enough to have their spay/neuter surgery before adoption. Other pets needed a calm and relaxing break from the stress of shelter life.
Consider joining them in lifesaving. Sign up to become a foster today.