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Meet Rocky ❤️

Three Little Paws, One Very Big Heart-Rocky Is Ready for His Forever Family

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Poodle Mix
Gender: Male | Age: 6 years old | Weight/Size: 28 lbs (Small-Medium)
Special Feature: Rocky has three legs
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: ❤️ Very Loving | Gentle | Sweet-Natured | Affectionate
Medical: ✔️ Neutered | ✔️ Vaccinated
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

❤️ Personality & Breed Information

Rocky is a special Jack Russell Terrier / Poodle mix weighing approximately 26 pounds. This handsome boy may have only three legs, but he certainly isn't missing any love to give.

Rocky is described as incredibly loving and noble, with a gentle and sweet nature. He's friendly with other dogs and good with children, making him a wonderful candidate for many different types of families.

Being a three-legged dog doesn't mean Rocky can't enjoy a happy, active, and fulfilling life. Many tripod dogs adapt remarkably well and enjoy walks, exploring, playtime, and everyday family activities. His family simply needs to be thoughtful about his individual mobility and physical needs.

Rocky's Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle heritage makes for a fun combination. Both breeds are known for being intelligent and highly trainable. Jack Russells tend to be lively, curious, playful, and adventurous, while Poodles are often affectionate, people-oriented, clever, and eager to learn.

Rocky will benefit from activities that engage both his mind and body, while keeping his exercise appropriate for a three-legged dog.

His ideal family will provide:

Plenty of love and human companionship

Daily exercise appropriate for his mobility

Mental stimulation and interactive toys

Positive-reinforcement training

Continued socialization

Comfortable places to rest

A safe environment with good traction

Regular grooming and coat maintenance

Healthy weight management

A secure indoor home where he's part of the family

A lifelong commitment

Most importantly, Rocky needs someone who sees the wonderful dog he is-not the leg he doesn't have.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Rocky's future family should allow him time to become comfortable with his new surroundings and learn the household routine.

Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so adopters should be prepared to continue working on house training, leash manners, basic commands, boundaries, and household routines as needed.

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe

3 Weeks to understand his new household routine

3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home

Because Rocky has three legs, his adopter should also pay attention to his physical comfort. Non-slip flooring, maintaining a lean and healthy weight, limiting unnecessary jumping, and providing appropriate exercise can help reduce excess stress on his remaining limbs and joints.

Rocky doesn't need to be treated as fragile. He simply needs a family willing to understand his body and help him stay comfortable and active.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Rocky is already neutered and vaccinated.

Because tripod dogs place additional demands on their remaining limbs, maintaining Rocky at a healthy weight will be particularly important throughout his life.

His future family should provide:

Routine veterinary wellness examinations

Recommended vaccinations and boosters

Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention

Routine dental care

Regular brushing and professional grooming as needed

Quality nutrition and healthy weight management

Exercise appropriate for his mobility

Monitoring of his remaining legs, joints, and overall movement

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Continued positive-reinforcement training

Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs

A safe and comfortable indoor home

If Rocky ever develops changes in his movement, activity level, or comfort, his family should have him evaluated by a veterinarian rather than assuming the change is simply related to being a tripod.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Rocky, please complete an adoption application at:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to helping deserving dogs find safe, loving, permanent homes.

Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

Rocky may walk through life on three paws, but he has every bit as much love, personality, and joy to give as any other dog. He's loving, gentle, dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and ready for someone to see just how special he is. Rocky isn't looking for sympathy-he's looking for his family. ❤️