Rocco (ADOPTED!) Jack Russell Terrier & Chihuahua Mix Chicago, IL

**ROCCO IS ADOPTED!** Fun-loving, charming, resilient rockstar Rocco, dreams of his own forever home. Could it be yours? Rocco is a 12-pound Terrier/Chihuahua (best guess) mix, estimated to be between 1-2 years of age. A tiny giant with a personality and heart as large as his spirit. Pal's Place rescued this little dude and his sister, Roo, from a tragic and heartbreaking situation in their home state of Kentucky. The siblings are now in a loving and nurturing foster home on Chicago's north side, patiently waiting to find their forever homes. Rocoo and Roo have already experienced too much in their young lives, and these resilient pups deserve to see their happily-ever-afters. They were abandoned in a rural area of eastern Kentucky with another littermate and left to fend for themselves. Unfortunately, the third littermate was hit and killed by a car within a day or two of being dumped. With the local animal control facility over capacity and closed to intake, they were left to roam the area they were left in. A kind and compassionate resident in the area made them a makeshift shelter and fed them, but they were not in any position to take them in themselves. Unfortunately, another not-so-kind resident in the area was not as welcoming and did not like Rocco and Roo hanging around. This person wanted them gone and set out rat poison, which both dogs ate. If that wasn't horrible and cruel enough, they also kicked little Rocco so hard in the face that he needed to have one of his eyes removed from the damage. Thankfully, the other residents were able to get the duo to a local animal hospital on time. After several days of hospitalization, both responded well to treatment and recovered fully. Despite the cruelty they have suffered at the hands of humans, they hold no grudges and are happy, playful, loving, and affectionate dogs who still crave human companionship.

Rocco has adjusted incredibly well after surgery and has not let his experience damper his cheerful disposition. This cutie radiates joy and is an enthusiastic lover of life. He's energetic, playful, and adventurous and will be a fantastic companion for an active family. Rocco is a goof and will do anything for a laugh, but he also has a softer side. At the end of the day, this guy loves nothing more than curling up close to his people for snuggles and loves to give gentle little licks to those he loves. Rocco is being fostered in a home with several other dogs of all sizes and gets along well with his canine housemates. While Rocco and Roo love each other and have been through a lot together, like actual siblings, they bicker with each other and demonstrate some sibling rivalry. We will not adopt them as a pair and think they will thrive in separate homes. Rocco is well-behaved in the house, crate trained, and does excellent with his housebreaking when taken out regularly. He is a darling little snugglebug who will make one lucky household very happy!

Rocco is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested (neg), and started on monthly heartworm and flea prevention. His adoption fee to the rescue is $375. Rocco is being fostered on Chicago's north side and can be visited by appointment only after an adoption application has been completed and approved. Unfortunately, we cannot place holds on our dogs for any reason. Please do not submit an adoption application unless you are ready to meet and welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. For more information or to receive an application, email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit palsplacerescue.org. Adoption applications and correspondence from the rescue may end up in your spam or junk folder. If you are waiting for our reply, please check those folders regularly.

• Rocco's adoption fee is $375. This fee helps to cover any necessary medical care to prepare him for adoption. Pal's Place relies solely on adoption fees and donations to care for the animals in our rescue. Your donation also helps save other dogs like Roo and Rocco from euthanasia.

• Please email Palsplace1@hotmail.com for an adoption application and put the dog's name in the subject line. Please check your spam/junk folder; sometimes, the applications end up there! We are a volunteer-run organization and do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.

• All of our dogs are in foster homes are can be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after an approved application has been received. To receive more info, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com. Email is the preferred method of contact and is the quickest way to receive a response. Unfortunately, we cannot hold our adoptable dogs for any reason. Please do not submit an application until you are prepared to adopt.