Rocky is a contender who refuses to give up on finding a forever home

“Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.” This good-looking guy is Rocky, and he will not give up until he has won his very own forever family. As in the movie, Rocky is solid as a rock but with a tender, loving heart. He loves to play fetch and be active outside. Then, Rocky will come inside to be pet, do some cuddling, and to hear some sweet talk from his people (especially if your name is “Adrian”). Rocky is good with some dogs, so he would need to be properly introduced to all new friends. Because this little 2-year-old likes to keep in shape by running, he will need a fenced yard. At 54 pounds he can easily knock a "lightweight" over, so Rocky would be better suited with older children. As with any good athlete, Rocky is up to date on his vaccinations. Rocky has also been neutered. Don't bother looking for Rocky in Philly, he is currently residing at Pet Refuge and is waiting for you to be his Mickey Goldmill.

Pets are available for adoption through: 

• Pet Refuge Inc., 4626 Burnett Drive, South Bend. Phone: 574-231-1122. Website: www.petrefuge.com. 

• Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, Website: www.homewardboundawg.com. Email: homewardboundawg@aol.com.

• Elkhart Humane Society, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol. Phone: 574-475-4732. Website: elkharthumanesociety.org.

• PetsConnect Inc., P.O. Box 8104, South Bend, IN 46660-8140. Phone 574-282-1225. Website: www.petsconnect.org. 

• Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka. Phone: 574-255-4726. Website: www.humanesocietystjc.org.

• Second Chance Small Dog Rescue, Elkhart. Phone: 574-524-6040. Websites: secondchancesmalldogs.org and www.petfinder.com. 

• Heartland Small Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 6033, South Bend, IN 46660. Phone: 574-400-5633. Website: www.heartlandsmallanimalrescue.org. 

• South Bend Animal Resource Center, 521 Eclipse Place, South Bend. Phone: 574-235-9303. Website: sbacc.petfinder.org.