Rocket

Rocket has been out and about, making the most of every opportunity to show off his wonderful personality! He recently attended Leash & Collar Sacramento's annual Tricks for Treats event and then joined the launch of the annual Our Promise Campaign at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR/CCHCS) offices. He was a star at both outings, charming everyone with his lovely temperament and enjoying plenty of opportunities to socialize.Rocket is showing the world what a wonderful companion he can be. Could your family be his next adventure?This charming 12-week-old puppy began his journey with two littermates, Frankie and Coraline. Frankie has since found her furever home; Rocket and Coraline are now ready for their own loving families. Rocket absolutely adores people and has a playful love for toys. He's learning the ropes from the resident shepherds and our beloved alumni, who are helping him settle in and become the best companion he can be. He's learned lots of skills such as sit, out, leave it, pee potty, place, and when tired, he will self-crate for a nap. He puts himself to bed in his crate at 8 pm, and has begun to sleep through the night. With his irresistibly handsome looks and floppy ear tips-now perking up more each day-Rocket has truly blossomed. After good nutrition and TLC, he's gaining weight, and his coat is starting to shine just like his siblings'. Watching him explore his foster home, enjoy the yard, and finally rest easy after his time on the streets and in the shelter has been a joy. He soaks up every bit of love from the resident shepherds, who can't get enough of this puppy.Rocket was fostered with one of our alums initially and was his shadow. When he's not following his best buddy, the resident shepherd, he is always ready for snuggles and kisses-he truly thrives on attention.When Rocket's foster family left for a preplanned vacation, he traveled to his next foster home in Sacramento, where he now lives with two shepherds and a cat. He's already mastered the doggy door, respectfully ignores the senior cat, and absolutely loves his crate-especially when it's filled with his growing pile of favorite toys. Rocket is excellent in the car, traveling for several hours while napping in his travel crate. He's also good on leash, taking short excursions around his neighborhood courtyard. Rocket also spent a couple of hours with new friends-including our adoptable Joey-and showed how steady and adaptable he is. He fit right in, playing with toys and even enjoying a game of tug with a senior alum.Interested in learning more? Please submit an application, and we'll reach out to chat about Rocket.Have you checked out our YouTube channel? We would greatly appreciate your support; please subscribe, like, and comment on the videos we share of our adoptable shepherds in action. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and our newest Threads account, where we post plenty of news and updates about our shepherds.As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes always needs fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help to get a fresh start. Would you share your home and part of your life to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration.