Re: Baldwin, MD: URGENT!!!!! "Rocky" the SMART & Healthy & AFFECTIONATE & Trained 1 Year Old Aussie!!!! GOOD w/ Dogs!!! GORGEOUS Blue Eyes!!!!!! Baltimore Co., MD Shelter!!!!!

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In a message dated 5/14/2026 5:24:34 PM US Eastern Daylight Time, lucky...@gmail.com writes:

 

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From: Russell Ashton <aras...@aaha-rescue.org>
Date: Thu, May 14, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Subject: URGENT!!!!! "Rocky" the SMART & Healthy & AFFECTIONATE & Trained 1 Year Old Aussie!!!! GOOD w/ Dogs!!! GORGEOUS Blue Eyes!!!!!! Baltimore Co., MD Shelter!!!!!

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From: Baltimore County Animal Services Rescue <bcasr...@baltimorecountymd.gov>
Date: Wed, May 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Subject: Kennel stressed 1 year old Aussie in need of rescue, Baldwin MD

Meet Rocky

 

 

Rocky was surrendered to our shelter for not being good with the small children in the home. While he was not aggressive with them, he would knock them over and jump on them. Due to this behavior, we recommend he not go to a home with young children. His previous owner reported he was housebroken and crate trained. His previous owner reported he would also bark a lot when left alone but they only owned him for one day so this behavior may improve with time and a consistent schedule and training.

 

Here at the shelter Rocky has shown some standoffish and high stress behaviors in the kennel but once he is outside of the kennel his true personality shines through.  He becomes bubbly and happy to engage with his handler.  On a recent buddy walk with another dog, Rocky showed positive social interest in the other dog, was not overly pushy and was respectful of the other dog’s space.  When engaging through a barrier, he was more exuberant, play, bowing, and barking to solicit play, but was easy to disengage and move along.  Rocky could do well with other resident dog(s) in a home with a proper two week shutdown and acclimation period.  Rocky is very smart and very eager to in engage in training games.  Training his boy should be a breeze.

 

Rocky is available for adoption, foster or rescue placement through the shelter.

 

If your rescue organization is interested in pulling Rocky, please email us at bcasr...@baltimorecoutnymd.gov

 

Name: Rocky

Age: 1 year old

Gender: Male

Weight: 54lbs

Breed: Australian shepherd

Reason for Rescue: Behavior

Health Concerns: None known

Behavior Concerns: Poor kennel presence, but very smart and enjoys attention  

Intake Reason: Owner surrender

Available for Adoption through BCAS: Yes

Available for Foster through BCAS: Yes, please email bcasf...@baltimorecountymd.gov

 

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