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Rocco

Mixed Breed · Male · 1 year

Some might be intimidated by the size of Rocco, but just take a good look and you'll see it's just a sweet little bear. We know nothing about its past, only that it was in the dog pound before coming to the animal shelter. Rocco is a one-year-old crossbreed of Mastiff, with an appetite for life that you can't even imagine. He's quite the little rascal, running from one side to the other and seeking us out for lots of cuddles, something that shows us every day how much he adores us; just look at that face of pure delight he makes. He's friendly with both people and other dogs. With people, there's no doubt he enjoys their company, coming to us and piling on us for kisses. He's a bit intense, liking to be the center of attention, which means he might not get along well with more dominant dogs, but a good introduction and adaptation will solve that. Currently, he cohabits with an older German Shepherd. Previously, he lived with a more reserved Mastiff, but it was this dog that helped him open up, encouraging him to approach us and see that we're trustworthy. He's a totally manipulable dog, letting us put the leash on him without a problem, touching... Just look at how he lies on his back, inviting us to do whatever we want. Despite his size and strength, he walks beautifully, doesn't pull, and is easily corrected.

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Puede que a algunos el tamaño de Rocco les pueda impactar un poco, pero solo hay que verlo bien para ver qué es solo un osito amoroso. No sabemos nada de su pasado, solo que estuvo en la perrera antes de llegar al refugio. Rocco es un joven de 1 añito, cruzado de mastín, con unas ganas de comerse el mundo que no os podéis imaginar. Es todo un pillin, corriendo de un lado al otro y buscándonos para que lo llenemos de mimos, algo que nos demuestra cada día que adora con locura; solo hay que ver esa cara de gustito que pone. Es sociable tanto con personas como con otros perros. Con las personas no hay duda que disfruta estar con ellas, nos viene a buscar y se tira encima nuestra para llenarnos de besitos. Es un perro un poco intenso, que le gusta ser el centro de atención, lo que quiere decir que con perros más dominantes puede no llevarse bien, pero nada que una buena adaptación e introducción no solucione. Actualmente convive con una pastora alemana más mayor que él. Anteriormente convivió con una mastina algo tímida, pero fue la que le estuvo ayudando a abrirse, le incitaba a acercarse a nosotros y ver que somos de confianza. Es un perro totalmente manipulable, se deja poner la correa sin problema, tocar... Solo hay que ver cómo se tumba panza arriba para que le hagamos lo que queramos. A pesar de su tamaño y fuerza pasea de maravilla, no tira y se deja corregir.

Size

Large

Age

1 year

Location

🇪🇸Málaga

Shelter

Protectora Malaga

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a large mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

A 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 Spain

Spanish protectoras often include sterilization, vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport in the adoption fee, but this varies, so confirm with the shelter. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rocco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocco?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Protectora Malaga 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Protectora Malaga whether they will for Rocco, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rocco already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Rocco. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Protectora Malaga, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rocco isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Protectora Malaga about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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 (ES). 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.