Rocky
Impound number: WCC-D-09-25-022
About Rocky
Rocky has been in our care since 12 September 2025.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 5 Years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | Greyhound |
| Colour | brindle |
| Hair | short |
| Cost to adopt | $75 (75% discount) Rocky comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Meet Rocky, a gentle and sensitive soul with a heart full of love and a few hilarious quirks! Since arriving in foster care in early October, Rocky has settled in beautifully with his foster family and their two other dogs. He’s been especially great with the kids and is showing his sweet, affectionate nature more each day.
Rocky is a delightful boy—he adores affection and will happily soak up all the pats and cuddles you have to offer. He’s a bit nervous at times and doesn’t love stairs (they’re his nemesis!), but he’s learning to navigate the world at his own pace. 🧘♂️🐾
He’s also got a cheeky side—he’s been known to steal your bed and mark his territory outside, including on freshly washed clothes and car tyres! But with a bit of patience and routine, he’ll settle into his new home beautifully.
What Makes Rocky Special:
💞 Affectionate and loving
🧍♂️ Sensitive and a little shy
🛏️ Bed thief (you’ve been warned!)
🚽 Toilet trained indoors, but marks outdoors
🐶 Great with kids and other dogs
🚫 Not a fan of stairs
Rocky's Ideal Home:
🏡 A calm, loving home with a gentle routine
🧍♀️ Someone patient and understanding of his sensitive nature
🐕 A home with or without other dogs
👧 Great for families with respectful children
💫 Rocky & Roxy are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They balance each other beautifully—Rocky brings the softness, Roxy brings the confidence, and together they make the perfect team. If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate, and low-maintenance duo to complete your family, these two are ready to steal your heart (and maybe your bed!). 🛏️🐾💕
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Note: Rocky is a paired animal with Roxy. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Rocky
Rocky came to us as a lost dog. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Rocky and one of our friendly team members will get in touch with you.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Become a foster carer
Please visit our Foster an Animal page if you'd like to become a foster carer for Rocky or one of the other animals in our care.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
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