So the day has finally come, and we knew it always would... When loving Rocko was the easiest thing anyone ever asked of me. When no one even had to ask me, and we (@libertyharler) took it upon ourselves. You can’t know what’s in store for you when you decide to love someone. But Rocko is the luckiest Lib or I have ever gotten in love, that I know for sure. Shelter dogs are a pretty safe bet, they’re easy to love. But there’s so much more that came this four months. The timing has been inexplicably divine. When loss came to visit us (@yoembee) in the form of our sweet girl Stel, I had you waiting for me back in Columbus. And one didn’t replace the other, not at all. It didn’t make losing Stella easier. It didn’t make any sense of it. But there was just something extraordinary about Rocko existing for me at this time...
His instinctual need to protect his own safety at all costs taught me much about my needs for my own. His unwillingness to give up his defensiveness, to demand that he feel safe before he gives himself to anyone... he required that everyone that approached receive my permission, but most importantly, his, first.
I have no guilt, no regret, about returning him FCDS today. My intentions were clear from the beginning, and I followed through on every promise I made to him and myself. Liberty and I have fought tirelessly to find him a home. Surprised that we didn’t, but refusing to feel defeated. Like all other things, I believe the timing will be divine for him. Things will work out the way they were meant to.
@franklincodog is full of amazing, dedicated souls. The few Ive gotten to briefly know (or creep on) have made me feel so at peace to return him. He is well loved, whether it is here, the shelter, or wherever he will end up. And I’m so grateful to have been a part of it. Thank you FCDS!Your work matters so much. Thank you for introducing me to the greatest love ive ever had. ❤️
Why adopt me? My foster mom says why wouldn’t you? The good outweighs the bad by a LONG shot. Sure, I have my quirks. Who doesn’t. But I’m crate trained and I LOVE my crate, I’m cuddly af af. I will be your shadow. I will protect you. I’m not head shy at all. I am smart, and healthy, and provide a sense of routine. I don’t shed at all, which is apparently something people pay big bucks for these days.. I will make sure you stay active. I will be the little spoon. I won’t beg for your food... I’m amazing. Please don’t be turned off by the way I act sometimes. I’ve got a lot of anxiety. If you can relate, then empathize with me. I’ve been on an anti anxiety med consistently since my foster mom picked me up and I’ve gotten better everyday. I really just want to be loved. And I’ve made so much progress. Don’t make me go back to the shelter. Fcds is a GREAT place, but it’s not for me. I wasn’t very good at taking my meds there and so it was hard for me to make any progress. But in a HOME? I thrive. I promise. Adopt me. ❤️
(as a reminder only consider adopting me if you have no other pets or kids, and do not live in a building that I would constantly see other pets in). Check out this page, or follow @adoptRockoTaco on instagram for more information.
My sweet foster NEEDS to find a permanent home by July 31st. PLEASE learn about him here and share with everyone you know.
