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About Rocco
Calling all Heeler lovers!
Rocco is a 6-year-old Blue Heeler whose world revolves around toys, fetch, and action. If it squeaks, flies, or can be thrown - he's all in. This boy lives to play and will happily launch himself sky-high to catch a toy (seriously... parkour-level skills!).
Rocco is high energy, smart, and motivated, with toys being his ultimate reward. Training is fun and engaging with him - he has a few tricks he's mastered, comes when called, and will even politely give things back on cue ("Ta"). He's always on the go in the yard, entertaining himself by using his nose to hunt out treats and bringing toys back to keep the game going.
He enjoys daily walks and off-lead time, loves car rides, and settles well at home with indoor access and a doggy door. Visitors are greeted with excitement - often by Rocco dashing off to grab a toy to proudly show them. He's more play-focused than cuddly, but he's polite, responsive, and great fun to have around.
Rocco would prefer to be the only pet in the home, without other dogs, cats, or small animals. He loves being the center of attention and would be happiest soaking up all of your love and affection for himself. That said, he is open to having doggy friends outside of the home, especially for walks or play sessions where toys aren't the main event (because... priorities!).
He would suit a home with respectful children or adults who understand his energy levels and can interact with him appropriately.
Rocco is searching for an active home that understands working breeds and can channel his incredible toy drive into games, enrichment, and ongoing training.
Got a throwing arm and a love for Heelers? Rocco is ready to play. 🎾
Adoption details
Our adoption process is designed to match you with the right pet, the first time. Our team are experts at rehoming animals who have specific needs that match your lifestyle, to ensure every adoption placement will last a lifetime.
At our Peninsula site, adoption hours are 12pm – 4pm. You are welcome to attend our reception office without an appointment to begin our adoption process during adoption hours.
The adoption areas are not free to walk through, and you will need to chat with our staff to confirm that a potential adoption is a good match.
Once the adoption has been discussed, a staff member will facilitate a walk-through of the adoption areas or have an animal brought to you in a greeting area.
For horse, livestock or poultry enquiries please email horsesandlivestock@rspcavic.org.au
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.