rocco Updates
3/13/2026
Rocco is doing well and continuing to recover after having all of his lower incisors and a cracked upper tooth removed. He is healing nicely and becoming more comfortable each day.
Once he has fully recovered from his dental surgery, Rocco will be scheduled for his neuter procedure as the next step in his care.
3/11/2026
Rocco underwent extensive dental surgery today.
His lower incisors and his cracked upper canines were removed, which meant pulling a large number of teeth. Because of the condition of his lower teeth, there was a high risk of jaw fracture, but the veterinary team did an excellent job and everything went smoothly without complicati
3/11/2026
Rocco underwent extensive dental surgery today.
His lower incisors and his cracked upper canines were removed, which meant pulling a large number of teeth. Because of the condition of his lower teeth, there was a high risk of jaw fracture, but the veterinary team did an excellent job and everything went smoothly without complications.
Rocco is understandably groggy and not very interested in eating yet, which is normal after such a major procedure.
Despite everything he has been through, Rocco continues to show what a sweet and friendly little dog he is.
2/29/2026
Rocco is eating well and decompressing in his foster home. He has even begun meeting his foster siblings and is adjusting nicely.
Tomorrow he will be getting his first bath, another step toward feeling better and moving forward.
2/26/2026
Rocco has now been in foster care for about a month and is beginning to settle in.
He has started his vaccinations and will see a dental specialist on March 11th to address the severe issues with his mouth.
Many of his teeth are loose or cracked, possibly from chewing on a crate or other hard surfaces. He will likely need multiple
2/26/2026
Rocco has now been in foster care for about a month and is beginning to settle in.
He has started his vaccinations and will see a dental specialist on March 11th to address the severe issues with his mouth.
Many of his teeth are loose or cracked, possibly from chewing on a crate or other hard surfaces. He will likely need multiple teeth removed and possibly all of his lower incisors, which is a delicate procedure due to the risk of jaw fracture.
We are hoping for the best for this tiny guy as he prepares for surgery.
2/10/2026
Rocco had a follow-up veterinary visit and unfortunately his mouth is in very poor condition.
He has multiple cracked, broken, and loose teeth throughout his mouth, which will require extensive dental work. The current plan is to neuter him first, and then move forward with addressing the dental issues.
One concern is that removing
2/10/2026
Rocco had a follow-up veterinary visit and unfortunately his mouth is in very poor condition.
He has multiple cracked, broken, and loose teeth throughout his mouth, which will require extensive dental work. The current plan is to neuter him first, and then move forward with addressing the dental issues.
One concern is that removing all of his lower teeth could risk fracturing his jaw, so the veterinary team will be carefully planning the safest way to proceed.
1/21/2026
Welcome Rocco, who was surrendered today. He arrived very thin, with a broken canine tooth, ticks, and signs of mild anemia.
Despite everything, he appears to be a young dog, around 1 year old, and we are hopeful he will recover well with proper care.
Rocco was taken straight to the vet for bloodwork and a full medical evaluation so we can begin addressing his health needs.