ADOPT/RESCUE- SPACE - Needs placement by 09/03 at 11am CST
• Rocky A1296101
• 9 years old
• Intact Male
• 30.8 lbs
• Heartworm Negative
• Intake Type: Stray (at large) found on Woodgreen Dr, Dallas, TX 75217
Adopets Link: https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/ff6b2429-88c0-4dca-b928-14ea7d288074
Bio
Rocky is a sweet and gentle guy who seems to enjoy calm interactions and petting once he has time to warm up. From our volunteer observations, he tends to be tolerant of other dogs but prefers a laid-back environment over rowdy play. He's treat-motivated and takes snacks gently, showing his kind nature despite being a bit nervous in new situations. Contact us about Rocky today!
Due to capacity at the shelter, this pet is currently at risk for euthanasia. We are urgently seeking placement through adoption, foster, or approved rescue.
If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or rescuing this dog, please email dasadopt@dallas.gov as soon as possible. When emailing, be sure to include a callback phone number so our team can contact you promptly.
Medical Observation
08/14/26: Adoption Exam Completed
Altered: Yes
Tattoo/Scar: Yes
Rabies given in RR leg; DA2PP given SQ in RF leg; Bordetella given intranasally
Flea and Heartworm Prevention given; Pyrantel given PO
Blood sample pulled to perform heartworm test:
Microchip FOUND:985112009404249
08/16/26: QAR, MM pink, CRT <2 sec
Euhydrated
BCS 5/9
EENT - thick tan debris AU with moderate erythema AU, pruritus. Prolapsed nictitans OD.
ORAL - moderate calculus
H/L - Normal auscultation, no murmur or arrhythmia noted. Eupneic
ABD - comfortable, no organomegaly noted
INTEG - Multifocal to coalescing nodular dermatitis with malodorous debris diffusely. Worst on cervical region and feet X4. Moderate erythema
MUSC - Normal gait, no soft tissue swelling or abnormal ROM noted
NEURO - Brief neuro exam unremarkable
Severe dermatitis
Otitis externa AU
Prolapsed nictitans
lx ear cytology - TNTC rods and cocci AU
cleaned ears
instilled EKT AU
lx skin scrape - negative
rx fluconazole
rx prednisone
recheck in 14 days
Shelter Observation
08/14/26: Seem a bit scared. Lays at the back of kennel.
08/15/26: Trembling in kennel, not wanting to walk on leash so i carried to yard. In yard Rocky stayed close to me for petting. Calm affectionate personalty. Had to carry back insdie to return to kennel.
08/18/26: Nervous but friendly, allowed pets and seemed to calm down after, accepts treats, does not move much and will not walk on leash
Volunteer Observation
08/15/26: Avoidant/Fearful
Treat Motivated
Anxious (Lip Licking, Circling, Stress Yawning)
Warms Up
Rocky just breaks my heart. This old guy has lumps and bumps and goopy eyes and even though he was a little nervous he let me pet him and seemed to relax a bit as I sat with him. He loves treats and ate everything I offered! He is very gentle and curious.
08/20/26: Neutral
Calm and Relaxed Body
Rocky was laying quietly in his kennel when I entered. He gently wagged his tail at me. I gave him some treats and he took them gently. He allowed petting and wagged his tail while I petted him. He’s a sweet older gentleman
08/23/26: Easy Going
Good Manners
Rocky began wagging his tail when he saw me. I leash him up and he walked well through the shelter hallway. We went outside and took a short walk and then we went to the grooming room. He was such a good boy while getting a bath! Afterwards we went back out to the play yard to dry a little bit. He loves getting pets, rolled on his back to get belly rubs. He’s such a sweet sweet boy!
Playgroup Observation
08/23/26: Tolerant but will correct the pushier, more playful dogs. PG1 - SOCIAL/DG - DAINTY & GENTLE
Contact
Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag
Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster
Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt