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Rocco

Garden City, NY at Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler Adult Male Medium
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Key Facts About Rocco
Name Rocco
Species Dog
Breed Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age Adult
Sex Male
Size Medium
Color Red & None
Adoption Fee $300
Location Garden City, NY
Shelter Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association
Status Available

Rocco is a adult male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (medium) available for adoption at Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association in Garden City, NY. Adoption fee: $300.

About This Dog

Location: Bergen, NY Rocco is a sweet boy who loves being the center of attention! He loves to snuggle, and if you let him on the couch or in bed with you, he will automatically be your best friend. He loves to play tug of war with toys and rip …
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Not Good with Kids Housetrained More details below

What WeRescue Scout knows about Rocco

Rocco thrives with an active adult or adult household that can give him lots of attention, exercise, and consistent training — he loves being a close companion and will reward you with loyalty and affection. He needs a home without small pets and without young children, ideally as the only dog, with someone experienced enough to work with his leash reactivity.

Best suited to homes with children aged No small children
Good to know
  • Not suitable for homes with small children; shelter notes he does not seem to care for them.
  • High prey drive; not safe with small pets (cats, rabbits, etc.).
  • Selective with other dogs; has only gotten along with one; suggest meeting before adoption.
  • Reactive on leash; requires experienced handling and training to manage.
May not suit homes with young kids Better as the only dog Not recommended for homes with cats estimated High energy — needs exercise Knows some basics Best for experienced owners Adaptable to apartment life estimated Very affectionate Heavy shedder estimated

WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association to confirm any details before adopting.

Learn About the Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Coat Colors
Red None
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About Rocco
Behavior
Highly Active
Compatibility
Not Good with Kids
Environment
Yard Required
Physical
Not Mixed Breed Color: Red Short Coat Size: Medium
Training
Housetrained
Other
Rescue Org ID: None Animal ID: 21781976 Adoption Fee: $300

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association

Rescue

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization. We rescue ACDs from shelters where they are facing euthanasia, transport them to foster homes, care for their medical needs, and find them loving homes.

Address PO Box 7204, Garden City, NY 11530
Service Areas We have foster homes from Maine to Georgia.
Adoption Process
ADOPTION FEES All puppies and adult dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations and monthly preventatives. All adult dogs are spayed / neutered. Puppies under 1 year: $350 Puppies too young to be spayed/neutered are adopted with a Spay/Neuter Contract which includes a $50 deposit which is refunded when you submit proof of spay/neuter. Age 1 - 6: $300 Age 7 - 9: $250 Age 10+: $100 Age 7+ adopted by a person 60+: FREE (Any donation is appreciated) Need our help transporting over 3 hours from foster home to adopter: $50 - $150 depending on distance (in addition to adoption fee). NOTE! All dogs are adopted with a 2-week trial period. If you decide the dog is not a fit for your household and the dog is returned to the rescue within 2 weeks of adoption, the adoption fee will be refunded.
Mission Statement
We are a 100% volunteer-run organization. We rescue ACDs from shelters where they are facing euthanasia, transport them to foster homes, care for their medical needs, and find them loving homes.

Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.

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Adoption Fee
$300
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Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association

PO Box 7204, Garden City, NY 11530

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