Summer is here, so that means it's time for fun. And you won't find a more fun-loving partner than Drake. He's seven months old, so he's always ready for playtime. But he's already showing definite signs of becoming an intelligent and faithful adult. Adopt him this week during the final days of our Back in Black sale and save $50 on your adoption! What do you get when you make Drake a member of your family? You'll enjoy months of summer fun, but you'll also have a wonderful companion for life. Drake is your Adoptable Pet for the week of May 26, 2014.
Can you say gorgeous? These photos are a mere hint of the beautiful dog Summer is going to be. She was apparently hit by a car and is sufferinging from torn ligaments in her knee. She was also shot and has a small bullet lodged in her abdomen. You can see by this photo that she's filled with pain and fear. But through it all, Summer has been incredibly gentle and patient. Once her leg heals and she begins putting on weight, Summer is going to grow up to be a gorgeous, intelligent and loving family member. She's your Adoptable Pet for the week of April 7, 2014.
Are you looking for "The One" this Valentine's Day? This sweet dog has a lot of love to share. Lilly is very shy, so she acts somewhat fearful when she first meets you. But that's where the love comes in. With some patience and a lot of love, Lilly will soon act like your best friend. Since she's a four-month-old yellow lab, you know what she'll be like when she grows up. Lilly is on her way to becoming a faithful, intelligent and beautiful adult. Ready to share a lot of love? Lilly is ready to be your happy partner. And now's the time to adopt! All pet adoptions are only $14 from Valentine's Day through Sunday February 16. Lilly is your Adoptable Pet for the week of February 10, 2014.
Can you say "Good boy?" Can you say "Great dog?" Archie deserves every bit of your praise. He's everything you'd expect in a black lab: he's handsome, friendly and super intelligent. He's also surprisingly mellow and patient for a dog who's not even a year old. Archie is ready to be the family companion of your dreams. He's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of January 21, 2013.
Want to make this Thanksgiving weekend even happier? Make Sweet Pea a member of your family to enjoy a memory-filled holiday season. This young dog is destined to become the perfect family companion. She's intelligent, friendly and unbelievably gentle. Add her movie star good looks to the mix for an unbeatable combination. Her name fits her perfectly, because Sweet Pea is as sweet as they come. She's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of November 19, 2012.
This handsome dog is Pet of the Week Number 209. That's right: Maverick begins our fifth year of weekly pets in the Rockwall County Herald Banner. And he's a perfect choice. He has a new lease on life now that he's heartworm-free. He's also completely obedience trained thanks to Ponderosa Pet Resort. You can help us celebrate the beginning of five years of weekly pets by adopting this intelligent dog. Maverick is your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of July 23, 2012.
Do you need to put a smile on your face? Let Molly work her magic on you. This fun-loving youngster is very sweet and incredibly cute. She's also very intelligent. When you see her in action, you'll be grinning from ear to ear! Molly is a very special four-month-old. She's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of July 9, 2012.
Meet the perfect family dog. Sage is gentle, friendly and intelligent. They just don't come any sweeter than this seven year old black lab. Toss in Sage's natural beauty, and you'll fall in love instantly with this wonderful family companion. Sage is a keeper! She's your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of January 9, 2012.
This big guy is a gentle giant. Toby is about five years old, very mellow and exceedingly friendly. If you're a yellow lab fan, you know what to expect: a happy-go-lucky attitude combined with street-smarts. Toby is part of the "Summer of Love: 60s Power!" promotion sponsored by Rockwall Pets. That means his adoption fee has been reduced to only $25. Toby is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of August 22, 2011.
You won't have to go through a puppy phase with Chester. He may be more mature, but he's still very handsome and playful. When he's finished running around the yard, he'll be ready for some chin scratches. Adopt Chester or any other black dog during Black Beauties Week, and receive reduced adoption fees, a free training DVD, an Iams Welcome Home Kit and more!
One look at Duke will tell you he's a good ol' boy. He's just over a year old, so he still acts like an exuberant puppy at times. But once he calms down, he'll be happy to prove to you that he's an intelligent dog. Duke is handsome, outgoing and very friendly. He's ready to be a good ol' member of your family. He's your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of March 21, 2011.
This is one party animal. Abe plans on wearing his Mardi Gras beads all the way through St. Patrick's Day (if doesn't tear them up first), because he's always looking for a good time. His exuberance - and his handsome face - are guaranteed to make you smile. But he really needs a fellow partygoer who'll bring some discipline to his happy-go-lucky life. Abe is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of March 7, 2011.
We love happy endings! The Rathmell family came to the shelter today after seeing Buster's photo in yesterday's Rockwall Herald-Banner as the Pet of the Week. They found out that Buster had been adopted yesterday at Find-a-Friend Friday, so they adopted Buster's sister Cookie instead!
Thanks for the busy afternoon at Find-a-Friend Friday! One of today's adoptions was Buster, your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet of the Week. He's going home with the Johnson family.
Buster may look like your typical black lab, but in reality he's pure sweetness. This one-year-old is incredibly mellow, friendly and gentle. He gets along great with children and other dogs. In other words, Buster is ready to become your perfect family dog. He's your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of February 21, 2011.
What was going on at 3:15pm today at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center? Gracie was being adopted! Congratulations to the Watson family, pictured here: (from left) Tim, Gracie, Dixie (in front), Stacey and Max. Thank you!
Remember the five black labs we told you about on Wednesday? Two of them have already been adopted. Thank you! But beautiful dogs like Gracie are still looking for homes. The shelter is open from 8am-4pm today. And join us for a special Saturday edition of Find-a-Friend Friday at the Rockwall Petco from 1-5pm.
Hey black lab fans! Look what we have for you! You wouldn't believe the difference in personalities among these five dogs. Take your pick! After all, everything goes with black. More info at http://rockwallpets.com/adopt.html
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Hunter is a labor of love. He's a very head-strong and energetic lab who's been receiving obedience training from Rockwall Animal Services Officer Cap Evans. Hunter is going to be a wonderful companion. He just needs someone who'll be patient while teaching him to behave. In other words, he needs some love. Hunter is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of February 7, 2011.
According to our friends at Petco, the Labrador Retriever was recently named the most popular dog by the AKC for the 20th consecutive year. We have three handsome labs currently available for adoption. Abe, Hunter and Jorge would like to be even more popular! See their info at rockwallpets.com.
