The first time I meet Rocky, he is wagging his stubby tail in his kennel and of course this reminds me of my own Rocky. I take him out and clip the leash on him. He is a solidly built Doberman. It's like he's got the midsection of a Mastiff.
He seems a sombre fellow, this Rocky. I don't think he's aloof but just that he won't immediately go up to every stranger to ask for attention or affection. Once he gets to know you, though, it's a different story. Then it's all muzzling your hand and "touch me touch me touch me".
At nine years old, Rocky is a mature dog who must be wondering just what happened to make his former life disappear.
For adoption information on this dog and other dogs (and cats and other animals), please visit Toronto Animal Services.
This post made me think of Moses being left in the reeds by his mother. I wonder if the man who left Rocky was watching to see what happened, or if he just tied him up and walked away. I hope Rocky finds his own palace and people who treat him like the Prince that he is.
ReplyDeleteHe has the most beautiful eyes but they seem to be saying "Why? What did I do wrong?" I would love to believe there is a really good reason he was tied to that tree but, sorry I'm just too cynical, I guess...I can't think of any reason that's good enough to abandon a nine year old dog.
ReplyDeleteI saw him on the TAS page yesterday and thought "God, I would love to have him". Now that I know his whole story, I want him even more.