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Rocket, an adoptable dog
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Rocket

Young · Male · Large

Meet Rocket: a young large boy, listed as German Shepherd Dog, waiting at Oakland Animal Services in Oakland, ca.

Health

[YELLOW]Background: Found wandering in neighborhood with another dog and both brought into shelter., seemed scared of other dogs.Kennel presentation & leashing: Quiet and calm in kennel, slow to move to kennel door with mild avoidance of the leash.B Pulled moderately down the hall with some zig-zag movements and slipping on the floor.B Handling:In the yard, dog moved away to eliminate.B Walked around independently, generally avoidant of handler, sniffing and monitoring the activity outside the yard, seeking exits. When handler approached standing, dog was stiff but allowed petting. Crouching down dog would come to handler with gentle tail wags and allowed full body handling with loose body.B B Once comfortable with handler, took treats. No interest in toys.B B Overall: Timid and mildly uncomfortable with handling when handlers are standing upright. Will approach when handler is crouching. Go slow with interactions.B B [2026-07-30 16:08:00.000]

Behavior

Moderate energy

Personality

German Shepherd Dog Older kids onlyModerate shedding

Compatibility

Good with dogsGood with children

Available at Oakland Animal Services in Oakland

Adoption fee: $07/23/2026

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