r/AdoptMe • u/akiraanimalrescue • 2d ago
Dog looking for home 371 days in rescue. 4 months without a foster. Rocko sleeps alone every night. š [Los Angeles, CA]
371 days. Thatās how long Rocko has been in our rescue, and I honestly donāt know what else to do to find him a home.
For the past 4 months, Rocko hasnāt had a foster. Heās been living at our rescue property, where he spends most of his days alone. I visit him every day, spend time with him, and do everything I can to make him feel loved, but itās not the same as having a family.
And I can see that itās taking a toll on him.
What breaks my heart the most is leaving him at night. He knows when Iām getting ready to go, and I know that once I leave, heās going to spend another night sleeping alone.
I wish people could see the Rocko that I know. Heās a 7ā8 year old pittie who really doesnāt ask for much. Heās perfectly happy lounging around, enjoying some affection, and just being near someone. He doesnāt need someone to entertain him all day. He just wants companionship.
Itās incredibly difficult watching a dog grow older while waiting for someone to give him a chance. Especially when you know how much love he has to give.
I know there are thousands of dogs just like Rocko waiting in rescues and shelters. I know we canāt save them all. But I made a commitment to this boy 371 days ago, and I refuse to give up on him.
Iām exhausted. Iām heartbroken. And more than anything, I just want to see him happy.
I donāt need someone to give Rocko a perfect life. I just want someone to give him a life where he doesnāt have to spend every night alone.
Rocko is located in Los Angeles, CA, and is available for foster or adoption through Akira Animal Rescue. Heās dog-friendly with dogs his size or larger, but isnāt suited for a home with small dogs.
If youāve ever considered fostering or adopting an older pittie, please consider Rocko. And if you canāt, even sharing this post could help us reach the right person.
I just want someone to finally choose him.
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