Rocco
Rocco
- Age 6 years, 5 months
- Living with children Not Suited to Children
- Breed Bulldog: French
- Living with dogs Can't live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Small
- Reference ANIMAL17846
- Centre Old Windsor
More about Rocco
Rocco is a French Bulldog based at our Windsor Centre who is searching for a calm, adult only home where he can settle in at his own pace. His new owners will need to be committed to continuing his ongoing training and supporting him in his new home.
Rocco can find certain situations challenging and has shown that he can be worried by unfamiliar people. He benefits from a gentle and patient approach when meeting new faces and, given the time and space he needs, has built bonds with members of staff here. He is looking for a quiet household where his needs will be understood, as loud noises and busy environments can make him feel anxious. He's a fun, quirky character and you can't fail to smile in his company, but with this comes a strong nature and a dog who knows what he likes and what he doesn't like.
Rocco's new family will also need to be prepared to manage some resource guarding behaviours and continue the positive training and management plans that have been put in place for him. He is a clever boy who already knows "sit" and "paw" and takes his treats gently. Rocco has shown consistent reactions to household items such as the vacuum cleaner, mop and spray bottles and will growl, bark and lunge towards them. He has been responding well to training here at Battersea but this sort of behaviour will need consistent management at home and owners will need to keep one step ahead of him.
When it comes to other dogs, Rocco has shown a mixture of reactions. He can be fairly independent around some dogs but has also displayed signs of discomfort and uncertainty around others. Once settled into his new home, he would benefit from gentle socialisation alongside calm and steady canine companions who can help build his confidence.
Rocco walks beautifully on lead and enjoys peaceful woodland strolls where he can explore at his own pace. One of his favourite pastimes is a game of fetch with his beloved soft toys, and he's always happy to show off his playful side once he feels comfortable. He will need a secure, private garden where he can build his confidence.
Rocco will be a true project and is looking for patient new owners who are willing to give him the time, understanding, and support he needs to thrive.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Rocco, you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual animal, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehoming.
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
