It was a random Thursday on November 19th, 2015. I was walking Sammy, Henry and Patrick at a local park in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. All of a sudden, a frail, sick and tick infested Pit Bull mix walked over to us and just sat down. I was taken aback at first as I was worried about my 3 small dogs. So, I took my 3 little ones and walked 20 feet away or so. The Pit Bull mix walked right over to us again and just sat down.
That is when it hit me. This animal was letting me know that he can no longer make it on his own. He had nowhere else to go. He was letting me know that he was at the end of the line. I remember acknowledging what he said to me. I took my 3 small dogs back inside the house and came back outside to be with this animal in need.
I told him that everything will be OK and the worst is over now. From there I created a story called “Happy Rocky Tuesday” about a stray animal who defied all the odds. It was a story of hope. I wrote about Rocky every single Tuesday for years. I love Rocky like a crazy man.
On March 28th, 2019 I left Puerto Rico and had to leave him behind for 6 months while I got set up in Miami. I was absolutely devastated. As soon as I landed in Miami, I had one Goal in mind; to bring my 3 big boys, including Rocky over to the states with me. In September of 2019, I got my boys back. Many questioned if I would actually come back for them during those 6 months. Apparently, they never get the memo that I would swim across oceans and move mountains for them.
Today, on November 19th, 2022, marked the 7th year anniversary of when I rescued Rocky off the streets of Puerto Rico. We are now happily living together in Florida as you can see Rocky frolicking in the picture here.
Please remember to Drive With Compassion. There are stray animals in the street.