Adoption information
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About Rocko
Meet Rocko - The Adventure-Seeking, Cuddle-Loving Best Mate You've Been Waiting For!
Rocko is the whole package: charming, gentle, playful, and affectionate. With his Harrier x Heeler mix, he carries the best qualities of both breeds - a gorgeous blend of sharp intelligence, loyal companionship, and a love for activity and exploration.
Rocko is a bright, happy soul who quickly bonds with his people. He's incredibly affectionate and will happily curl into you for pats, snuggles, or any moment of gentle reassurance. He's the type of dog who looks at you like you're the best thing he's ever seen - every single day.
Rocko also has an adventurous spark - he adores being out and about, exploring new scents, taking in the world, and enjoying outings with his humans. Whether it's a bush walk, a weekend adventure, or just a wander around the neighbourhood, this boy is always ready to join in!
Rocko gets along beautifully with other dogs. He enjoys friendly play and would make a fantastic companion for another well-matched pup. He's social without being over-the-top, and he reads other dogs' cues politely and calmly. If you already have a resident dog looking for a playmate or a snuggle buddy, Rocko could be the perfect fit.
That said, he's JUST as happy to be someone's one-and-only dog - as long as he has a human bestie to share his adventures (and couch snuggles) with. He's versatile, easygoing, and loves connection of any kind.
To book a meet and greet with Rocko, please phone 5441-2209 or email barcreception@bendigo.vic.gov.au .
Due to the high volume of emails received, enquiries with a request for a specific appointment with phone details included will receive a response as priority over generic applications which state they are interested in meeting an animal.
BARC- Where your best friend is waiting for you
Adoption details
BARC adoption officers will work with you to help you find a dog or cat that matches your needs, they will discuss things like yard fencing, exercise requirements, other pets and family members, lifestyle factors, and breed experience. To help make this as quick and easy as possible, we ask you complete and adoption questionnaire (located on our website, or you can complete on when you visit). This helps ensure that we are introducing you to the most suitable animals we have available.
We encourage all members of the household to attend a meet and greet with a pet prior to adopting an animal. If the animal being adopted is a dog, we will also require existing dogs in the household to attend the shelter as part of the meet and greet.
Holds can not be placed on animals over the phone, and can only be applied at the discretion of management.
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.