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Alexandria’s Pawfect Match of the Week: Meet Rocco!

Rocco has the Nose of a Bloodhound but Way Cuter!

Rocco AWLA Pet Profile Aug 28 2025
Rocco isn’t sure when his birthday is, but he’s pretty sure he’s a Libra. Photo courtesy of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Age: 3 (yet one more thing about me that’s perfect)
Breed: Sorry, I don’t sniff and tell
Body Type:
60 pounds – just the right size for a walking buddy!

About Me
Well hello there! My name is Rocco and I am a handsome boy with a stunning reddish-brown coat who is looking for the perfect home. At three years old I am at a really good age – way past the rambunctious puppy phase but still brimming with energy and curiosity when exploring the great outdoors. I like going on walks and have been told that I have pretty decent leash manners. I love meeting new people and greet everyone with enthusiastic tail wags.

Ideal Match
In dog-Zodiac speak I’m a Libra – I’m really balanced, so my ideal match is just about anyone! I make a great companion on long hikes but do equally well taking a stroll around the neighborhood. As long as I am with my person, I am a happy pup! I am also a great couch buddy at the end of a long day as you settle in to watch your favorite television shows. So, if you are looking for a four-legged companion who is both calm and active in equal doses, I am perfect fit for you. Do you think we’re a match? Let’s meet and see if our stars align.

Fun Fact:
I don’t want to brag, but I’m a “certified sniffer” who loves analyzing scents on outdoor walks!

My adoption fees are paid and I will be spayed or neutered before you take me home.

Jane Collins

Jane Hess Collins is a communications consultant and coach, and holds a masters’ degree in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. She is the founder and executive director of Heard, an Alexandria-based nonprofit that teaches life skills disguised as art to underserved populations. She retired from the United States Air Force in 2009.

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