Meet Rocky—the Smart, Gentle German Shepherd Mix Who Loves to Hug!

Rocky is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix on the low end of the 36–75 lb range, giving him that big-dog look in a perfectly medium, on-the-go size! Picked up on 9/6/25, Rocky patiently waits in his kennel with sweet eyes that follow you, hoping for his forever person. Our dog walkers rave about how easy he is to collar, handle, and walk—and once outside, he’s calm, curious, and such a joy to be with.

Why He’s the Ultimate Gentle Companion
🐾 1.5 years old with the perfect medium build
🐶 Easy to collar, walk, and handle—loose leash, no pulling
👃 Loves to sniff and explore but stays calm and composed
👀 Checks in with you during walks, always connected
🚽 Likely housebroken and very well-behaved
🧠 Incredibly smart, already knows “Sit,” and eager to learn more
❤️ Sweetest gesture—rests his head on your chest like he’s giving you a hug

What He’s Looking For
✔️ A loving adopter ready to appreciate his calm, affectionate nature
✔️ A home that values a smart, trainable companion
✔️ Someone who will return all the love this gentle boy gives so freely

Rocky (ID #793388) is waiting at Animal Friends of the Valleys in Wildomar, CA. With his intelligence, gentleness, and heart-melting hugs, he’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply and quickly becomes family. Please hurry to meet Rocky in person—you’ll fall in love the moment he leans in to “hug” you back.

Rocky Kanaka