💙🐶 ROCCO – Snuggly Friendly and Sociable Frenchie Boy Left Behind Again
🐶 Sometimes I truly feel speechless. Rocco, a sweet and loving 2 years old French Bulldog, was bought by someone through private advertising. And then less than 24 hours later — he’s been surrendered to our Rescue 💔😢. This little boy came with a cherry eye, which the family were not told about, and once they contacted the seller, who have sold them dog yesterday… they were blocked. No help, no response, no taking him back. Fortunately, we stepped in. Rocco been neutered and had his cherry eye corrected — and now he is ready to find forever loving home.
Rocco was rehomed, but now returned back to adoption through no fault of his own. The formal reason given was sudden health issues within the adoptive immediate family. I can personally vouch for Rocco – I assessed him myself and he spent a short time in my own home. He truly is a wonderful lad (– Elina, Head of Rescue)
Before being rehomed Rocco was at foster and that’s what she said about him: “This boy is a stunner with lovely colouring that is now ready for his forever home. He has recently been castrated and had a cherry eye removed and is recovering brilliantly, Rocco walks fantastic on a lead eating wet and dry food and LOVES playing with cuddly toys, he gets on well with our resident dog and isn’t fazed by our 3 cats, he loves playing with our children and is always giving lots of kisses in return for head scratches. Rocco does sleep in a crate with door always open, can be left for short time without any issues.”
Highlights
🔹 SIZE: Small (French Bulldog)
⚕ NEUTERED: Yes
⭐ CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Affectionate, Sociable, Cuddly, Bouncy and happy boy
🐕 DOGS: Friendly (tested with female dogs)
🐱 CATS: good, ignores
👶 CHILDREN: Older dog-savvy children 7+, Not suitable for young children
💔 Rescue Story
Rocco’s “adoption” (not from us) lasted one a day. His new family described him as sweet and affectionate, craving cuddles and kisses — but high-energy and too strong for their little child, who was frightened after being scratched when Rocco jumped on him.
🗣 Former Owner’s Words
“We adopted this beautiful French Bulldog yesterday. He likes nothing more than snuggles and lots of kisses. He needs a lot of walking and can’t be left, as he gets very upset. He’s a strong boy and has jumped up my little boy and scratched his back. Now my little boy is scared of him. We would love to keep him if he was trained and able to stay alone, as we are working full time.”
🐶 Detailed Information
🐶 Rocco is a people-oriented, bouncy little Frenchie. He is house-trained, used to being inside the home, and friendly with dogs (though tested only on my female dogs). He doesn’t do well being left alone immediately and needs time to settle and then gradually trained to stay alone. He is not suited for homes with too young children — not due to aggression, but because of his strength, energy, and loving excitement.
🏡 Ideal Family
🐶Rocco would thrive in a loving home with dog savvy children, where someone is around most of the day or at least during 2-3 weeks of settlement time. He needs structure, routine. A friendly female dog companion could be a bonus. Breed experience is a plus. Right now, he simply needs to be safe, loved, and given time to heal — both physically and emotionally.
💙 Rocco is only around two years old, and already has lived through too much. But he hasn’t given up. He still leans in for affection. Still offers trust. Please be the person who doesn’t walk away. Give him the chance no one else has.
⚕ Health Information
Rocco is healthy. Neutered (May 2025). Cherry eye operated successfully.
