The Rock

At just 3 years old and 46 pounds, The Rock still has his whole life ahead of him… he just needs someone to help him believe that again. When he lost his home, his entire world came crashing down. Since arriving at the shelter, he has been nothing but sweet, gentle, and comfort-seeking, but the sudden change has left him anxious and unsure about the world around him.<br/><br/>He’s found a small sense of safety in his kennel, and right now, stepping outside of it can be scary. But with patience, understanding, and someone experienced with anxious dogs, The Rock will rediscover his confidence. He just needs someone to show him that this isn’t the end of his story—it's the start of a happier, safer chapter.<br/><br/>Give him time to decompress, space to trust at his own pace, and the love he’s been missing… and you’ll find a deeply affectionate, loyal dog waiting at the end of that journey.<br/><br/>The Rock has been dog-friendly here and may even benefit from a calm, confident canine companion.<br/><br/>If you can offer patience, guidance, and a heart ready to help a sweet soul rebuild, The Rock is ready to meet you. He’s truly worth the journey.<br/><br/>*Reminder* We are currently facilitating adoptions through appointment only. If you arrive at the shelter without an appointment to meet a dog, we may not be able to assist you.<br/><br/>Please call the shelter (516-869-6311) during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM; Sat. 10AM-4PM) for more information about this dog, the adoption process at the shelter, and to confirm availability. Please go to www.theshelterconnection.org for more information about and directions to the shelter.

At just 3 years old and 46 pounds, The Rock still has his whole life ahead of him… he just needs someone to help him believe that again. When he lost his home, his entire world came crashing down. Since arriving at the shelter, he has been nothing but sweet, gentle, and comfort-seeking, but the sudden change has left him anxious and unsure about the world around him.

He’s found a small sense of safety in his kennel, and right now, stepping outside of it can be scary. But with patience, understanding, and someone experienced with anxious dogs, The Rock will rediscover his confidence. He just needs someone to show him that this isn’t the end of his story—it's the start of a happier, safer chapter.

Give him time to decompress, space to trust at his own pace, and the love he’s been missing… and you’ll find a deeply affectionate, loyal dog waiting at the end of that journey.

The Rock has been dog-friendly here and may even benefit from a calm, confident canine companion.

If you can offer patien

At just 3 years old and 46 pounds, The Rock still has his whole life ahead of him… he just needs someone to help him believe that again. When he lost his home, his entire world came crashing down. Since arriving at the shelter, he has been nothing but sweet, gentle, and comfort-seeking, but the sudden change has left him anxious and unsure about the world around him.

He’s found a small sense of safety in his kennel, and right now, stepping outside of it can be scary. But with patience, understanding, and someone experienced with anxious dogs, The Rock will rediscover his confidence. He just needs someone to show him that this isn’t the end of his story—it's the start of a happier, safer chapter.

Give him time to decompress, space to trust at his own pace, and the love he’s been missing… and you’ll find a deeply affectionate, loyal dog waiting at the end of that journey.

The Rock has been dog-friendly here and may even benefit from a calm, confident canine companion.

If you can offer patience, guidance, and a heart ready to help a sweet soul rebuild, The Rock is ready to meet you. He’s truly worth the journey.

*Reminder* We are currently facilitating adoptions through appointment only. If you arrive at the shelter without an appointment to meet a dog, we may not be able to assist you.

Please call the shelter (516-869-6311) during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9AM-4PM