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Rocco

Male · Adult · 5 years

Rocco South Yorkshire Adoption fee is £300 5 years old Tweenie wire-haired Dachshund cross Jack Russell Black and tan Male, not neutered Rocco is a lively and affectionate boy with a big personality who is looking for his forever home after an unsuccessful adoption where unfortunately he was not given the time and space he needed in order to settle, resulting in him biting. It is crucial his next move is his last one, and we expect his next family to work with our behaviourist to ensure its success – they will need to be patient and allow him his own space, particularly at the start, so he can gradually make friends and feel safe and secure in a new home. Rocco is used to a busy family home and he loves to be involved with everything that is going on and getting involved, however, he found the energy and chaos of small children too much, so we feel he will be happier in a child-free home. He is an intelligent little dog who would love to be with active people where he can enjoy lots of doggy adventures with his new best friends. Rocco has typical dachshund-level stubbornness and he will benefit from clear boundaries and positive training. Outside the home, Rocco is sociable and friendly with dogs he does not know, however he did not like the dog in the adoptive home – anyone with a dog needs to be prepared to allow slow and careful introductions, so it is a positive experience for everyone. In the home, Rocco was left in the kitchen when his family were out. He would bark briefly but would settle and can be left for two to three hours, once settled. At night, he sleeps in his own bed in the kitchen. Rocco is in good health. He can get car-sick on longer car journeys and he is scared of fireworks. Rocco is a loving, characterful boy who has plenty of affection to offer. In the right home, with more time, structure and a willingness to take advice from our behaviourists, he will make a loyal addition to the family. Requirements in a home for Rocco: No children Could potentially live with a calm, older dog subject to successful meets Someone who will work with our behaviourist For more information, please email

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Rocco
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow Street

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rocco home

What you'll need for Rocco in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a large adult dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Pentlow Street, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rocco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocco?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. The Red Foundation handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rocco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rocco if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — The Red Foundation will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rocco already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rocco isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with The Red Foundation early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rocco and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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