Rocco

Update 14.8.2025:

Look at that face. His personality is full of goofiness and fun! He is 1 year 9 months old and weighs 21kg.

Rocco was picked up from a local coffee shop last year. He was covered in bite marks when he came to the shelter. What could have gone on with this animal to have been subjected to such abuse?

You wouldn’t know it though, if his scars wouldn’t be so apparent because his heart says otherwise.

He’s incredibly friendly with humans and just adores attention. He hasn’t shown any disturbances in his characters from his dark past. He has a lot of energy and loves to play with his girlfriend Lucky.

He needs mental and physical stimulation but above all he must also learn to calm down. He’s familiar with walking on a leash and knows some basics like sit or to wait for his food.

Update 14.7.2025:

Rocco is still at our shelter. Soon more.

His story:

Now Rocco is in the shelter. He was born in October 2023.

His story:

Yesterday we got a call from a cafe here in Chania about a Staffie, covered in wounds, exhausted, who would not leave their establishment.

We contacted Hari (you might remember Hari from Reino, the dog that changed Greek Law).

Hari has a soft spot for bullies and immediately jetted over to pick this little guy up. He agreed to foster him.

We obviously did not know anything about the animal and I repeated to Hari to be cautious in his handling. Hari also has his own dog, Buddy at home.

Well the photos and conversation that followed were adorable. As Hari says, “this guy is mush”.

On Monday he will see the vet for his wounds. We keep you updated.