On a cold December day, an animal-loving couple named Beth and Michael decided to start the season of giving off right by donating to their local shelter.
The couple went into Anne Arundel County Animal Control with their supplies. They planned to drop the supplies off and leave.
But then they saw Rocky.
The couple learned that Rocky had been in and out of the shelter for years.
Rocky was 17 years old, and it seemed like he’d be spending his last years in a cramped kennel.
Beth and Michael immediately felt a connection to the sweet dog. Beth told Bored Panda:
“We were there to donate all kinds of stuff that I rounded up with my military community and I saw rocky walk in and I couldn’t stop thinking about that adorable old face. Next thing I know I’m walking out with Rocky!”
Rocky arrived at Beth and Michael’s house just in time for Christmas. The couple made sure that Rocky’s Christmas was full of joy!
After she brought Rocky home, Beth wrote a sweet letter to her new dog explaining how much she loved him and that she was determined to take good care of him to the very end.
Anne Arundel County Animal Control shared the letter on Facebook:
“I took you on knowing we were going to have to take extra care of you. Knowing that one day you weren’t going to make it outside in time to use the restroom and I would have to clean it up, I knew one day I was going to have to carry you up the stairs when you no longer have the strength to do it. I knew you were going to eventually lose your hearing and eyesight and we were going to have to spend extra money to make the house safer for you. I knew one day I am going to have to say goodbye to you. But until then you are the best gift I have ever gotten and I’m really sad I couldn’t give you the best 17 years you deserved but I promise you’ll have a great life from now to the day I have to say goodbye!”
Rocky settled into life with Beth and Michael, and the couple provided Rocky with everything he needed to be happy, including delicious cups of doggy ice cream!
The pup was very loyal to his parents, and he loved following them around the house and dancing and singing with them. He was also a big fan of napping with his new mom!
“Rocky may have had some bad years but I made a promise to him however long he may be here will be filled with joy and love and lots of treats,” Beth told Bored Panda. “He definitely brought a missing puzzle piece into our life and we are more than happy to be his parents.”
Rocky also helped his parents make a very special announcement.
When the baby, Hazel, was born, Rocky was so happy to meet her!
After a rough time, Rocky found the perfect place for his golden years. Beth and Michael showered him with love and showed him what it means to have a family.
After a blissful year with Beth and Michael, Rocky peacefully passed away at 18 years old. But Rocky’s spirit lives on. After seeing how wonderful it is to give a senior dog a home, Beth and Michael decided to adopt another senior dog, Duchess. She’s a great big sister to Hazel and her little brother.
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We’re so glad Rocky got to meet his sister and that his family has now given another senior dog a forever home.
To learn more about Rocky, check out the video below.
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