Skansen's Rocky Balboa

15/10/2024

Forgot how loud these squeaky toys can get, after about an hour of playing with, he finally got tired and peace followed.

He had a full birthday and passed out earlier than usual.

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes.
I hope everyone is doing well, 🙏 prayers to all our furriends and family, that have been affected by the multiple hurricanes/tornado.

Thinking of all of you.

24/05/2024

Don't worry mom, I'm watching my brother for you.

(I think Tug knows who rules in this house and who's watching who))

09/05/2024

While my connection with Tug grows stronger each day, so does his acceptance with Copper. This is them in the room during my workouts.

31/03/2024

Late post
Happy St. Patrick's Day Photos

20/01/2024

We made it to Costa Rica, booked our trip before Tug, ... so stressful leaving Tug for 2 weeks and wasn't sure about finding him the right care but it all worked out. Thank you .kimberly for coming through, so happy Tug felt comfortable with you. And for being supportive.

I will miss this boy ....

14/12/2023

Good morning furriends ❣

Tug is definitely feeling safe at home, they say this is one of the positions dogs do when they trust you.
I was looking for a leash this morning in the garage cause I couldn't find Tug's leash and (scroll to the next picture) and look what I found. One of Rocky's leash and look what is written on it...TUG. I don't even remember this cause I hardly used it for Rocky but,
It made me smile 😊 and made my day.

Had to share my happy moment❣

30/10/2023

"Tips for dogs not use to wearing costumes"

Getting my rescue dog ready for his first costume contest

It took 1 month of practice for Tug to get use to wearing this costume without ripping it off him.
At first, he would growl and back off, he wasn't sure what I was trying to do with him (mayberescue related trauma). So I would pet him, let him smell it and I slowly put it on him with gentle reassurance of my voice letting him know it's ok.
I put it on him the first week 30 minutes at a time 3x a week, then the second week an hour at a time, then 3rd and 4th week, put it on longer while we played outside and for our walks to keep his mind on other distractions and by the time of his photo shoot, he was fine, only challenge was, keeping him from getting his Lol! Of course he went for the brontosaurus right after.

28/09/2023

My 5th day away from my boys, missing his cute face.




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26/08/2023

"Saturdays for Rocky "

I don't know any dog that is so obsessed with his balls the way Rocky was. He could not leave the house without a ball in his mouth, especially his favorite glow in the dark and SQUEAKY balls. He had these habits that was a consistent routine with his balls. Besides not leaving the house without them, he took them to bed with him, and every lunchtime , he would let you know it's time to play ball. He will get new toys but after 5 to 15 minutes of playing with them, he will go back to playing with his balls and the best thing was, the are made so well, it was the only chew toy he needed and it was able to withstand his powerful chewing action. Definitely using same brand of balls for Tug.

(Not sponsored or affiliated with , just remembering how much Rocky was obsessed with his chuckit balls)

14/08/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

28/10/2022

💔🌈😇

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14/10/2022

Forever in my ❤
Till we meet again my sweet boy 😥

Rocky Balboa_mygiant shared a post on Instagram: "Forever in my ♥️". Follow their account to see 846 posts.

14/10/2022

Tonight is my first night without my Rocky Balboa.
Thank you everyone for all the prayers and wishes that was sent our way. It is with heavy heart and pain;Rocky has crossed the rainbow early this morning. I can't describe the pain I am going through and find answers to why he was taken so suddenly, but he is in a better place now than 3 1/2 weeks ago.
Rocky was reserved for another owner when he was born , but something happeneded and I was the lucky one on the list to have him. Whoever that first person was missed out, because I was very lucky to be matched to be Rocky's mom because he was just the sweetest and best dog anyone could have asked for.
"My first furbaby, love at first sight. I will miss our hide n' seek games, playing catch and tug of war. I will miss our daily walks. I will miss my morning wake up when you pounce on me and place your heavy paw on my chest with a kiss. I will miss coming home with you greeting me at the door with happiness. I will miss the way you talk to me. I will miss the way you make me laugh. I will miss dancing and singing with you. I will miss knowing that you are always near me and watching over me.
Thank you for getting me through empty nest. Thank you for being the best brother to Copper. Thank you for always making me feel safe and secure. Thank you for keeping me fit. Thank you for keeping me warm when I'm cold. Thank you for being my happiness when I'm down. Today you took a piece of my heart with you and someday it will be complete again. I know you will be there to greet me when it's time. I know you will be the best gentleman and stylish boy up there. I don't have the answer why you are taken away from us but I know that I was lucky to have had you as my first furbaby. Papa, pooch and everyone in the family, neighborhood and friends will miss you,especially me. Until we meet again, I will forever keep you alive in my heart."

24/08/2022

Hello..it's getting hot out here.

02/07/2022

3 miles beach walk this morning, I need a break in 🐶

21/06/2022

Rocky Balboa_mygiant () added a video to their Instagram account: “Happy Father's Day!! Best dog dad ever❣ …”

03/12/2021

Thank you for all my birthday wishes, ate so much treats today, ended my birthday with a bad tummy.

Hope to feel better tommorow.
(Not use to eating junk)