This is Rocco, 4 years old. He was found emaciated, looking very sad and miserable. The day we rescued him, in the evening there was a snow storm which he probably would not have survived. He is now in foster care in the Midlands UK and still looking for his very own permanent home.
Rocco’s school report from his UK foster parents is below!
Success!!! Rocco has mastered “sit” in exchange for a treat, carrots, sweet potato, apple cores and chicken feet.
I’ve been teaching him for a while and it’s not easy teaching a young dog who has never known living in a house and kindness so “sit” for a treat is a good place to start. He knows “No” and “Come here” but that one he only obeys when it suits him and if there are no interesting birds capturing his interest 😂.
He’s been with us as a foster for a month now and has come on in leaps and bounds. Rocco who was found half-starved in Calabria is looking for adopters, a family he can call his own and relax safe in the knowledge that this will be long term. We think he is best suited to a young family. He likes children and other dogs and is comfortable with cats. He needs plenty of exercise when he runs and sniffs and swims and then relaxes in a comfortable sofa in the evening usually head hanging over the edge in typical setter fashion. He’s an easy dog, readily got the hang of house training, eats well without jealously or possessiveness but is not above stealing food or emptying the rubbish bin if he’s bored. He has only recently discovered toys and now enjoys a game of tug with his humans or other young playful dogs.
Maybe this sounds like your family? Could handsome young Rocco fill a gap in your home?
If so to find out more contact Chiara Carella for details of the process, fees, home check etc.
Perhaps you haven’t thought about adopting a dog from abroad? To reassure you Rocco has tested negative for all the diseases which are endemic to the area he was found in and is full of energy SOS Italian Setters being a responsible and exceptionally caring registered rescue charity will offer ongoing continuing support if you find you need advice.
Rocco is waiting in the East Midlands and can be visited any time by arrangement.
Latest photos of Rocco below!
Are you inspired? Are you interested in providing the warmth and safety of a real loving adoptive or foster home for the lovely Rocco? If so please download our Adoption/Foster Application Questionnaire (pdf or Word) and return to chiara@sositaliansetters.org.uk
Alternatively if you wish to know more about fostering or adopting through SOS Italian Setters, whether it is Rocco or any of our other wonderful rescues please contact Chiara (email above) or Andrew (a.tizzard@btopenworld.com).
