Acworth, GA Lost Male Dog, Rocko Is Missing

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Deborah T.

6 days ago

If you haven’t already please see the information below to help with the search with your dog . *It’s very important in the search for your dog to put up neon lost dog signs in the area that they went missing as soon as possible. Someone may see your dog and not know how to contact you. Plus not everyone is on a social media pet site. *Lake Acworth Drive appears to be in Cobb County but it’s also very close to Bartow, Cherokee and Paulding County lines. Suggest notifying all 4 county animal shelters if you haven’t already that your dog is missing in case someone finds them. Cherokee and Cobb county have online lost pet forms that you can complete on their websites. Unfortunately Bartow County pretty much just has a bulletin board in their lobby that you can hang a flyer/notice but still try to contact them directly and you will also need to contact Paulding County directly and they will post it on their website. Most counties have a 72 hour stray hold before putting strays up for adoption so if your dog is not microchipped/doesn’t have ID PLEASE be sure to check these animal shelters IN PERSON as soon as possible and frequently. *Suggest putting out worn/dirty clothes with your scent outside to leave a scent to follow home. *Suggest asking neighbors to check their Ring cameras for any sightings *If your dog is microchipped, please notify the microchip company that your dog is missing and also check to be sure your contact info is current. If it’s with Save the Life please be advised this company went out of business 1/2025 and your dog’s microchip is now unregistered. *Recommend posting on NextDoor **PLEASE be aware of scammers asking you for $ upfront to return your dog. I did note that your dog was wearing a leash when it went missing so suggest checking any nearby areas (woods/brushes) where your dog could possibly get stuck - the leash catches on something. Hope your dog is found soon. 🤞🏻🐾 https://cobbcounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/lost_animal https://www.cherokeega-animals.org/lost-found-pets-form

Kelly L.

6 days ago

Deborah Taylor yeah, I notice there's more white on chest in post than this dog had. I was hoping 😪🤞

Deborah T.

6 days ago

Kelly Linahan Nation Thank you for your comment. According to the post Rocko went missing on 8/22/26.

Laura J.

6 days ago

Prayers 🙏💙 Shared post.

7 days ago

🙏🏼 Please ask that people DO NOT try to chase, follow, or call out to your dog if spotted. Whenever possible, it’s best if people report sightings and direction of travel to owner immediately, and don’t post specific sighting locations publicly. Dogs that are scared/lost often won’t recognize their owners when in that mindset and may not act at all like they do at home- even a super friendly and social dog can quickly go into fear/survival mode and run away from even the people they know. Avoid calling out or whistling to the dog – they will likely run away if they are in fear mode and it makes it even harder to safely contain them. It’s important for a lost dog to remain in the same area so it can be safely brought home, and unfortunately many well meaning people scare these dogs away and owners must start the search over. Even stopping a car nearby or closing a car door can be enough to accidentally scare the dog off. As soon as possible, the owners/guardians should place some items like unwashed laundry that smell strongly of their owners (clothes, socks, sheets) in the area last seen. Dogs in particular who get lost from an unfamiliar location almost always circle back to the place they got lost from, often at dusk or dawn when it’s quiet. Check the clothing/laundry spots at dusk and dawn, sometimes dogs are found laying on these items. Place the items in a place away from the road so the dog doesn’t move toward traffic. Keep in mind, the dogs won’t be using their noses when they are scared, and may not smell treats or recognize the scent or voice of their owners right away. For those who the dog knows - if you are close, don’t move toward the dog. It’s best to sit or lay down and pretend to eat something delicious (smack lips, “mmmm yum yum”), loud crinkly chip or food bags help. Avoid eye contact, stay facing sideways, and avoid making movements toward them (if needed walk in general direction in an arch). If they move toward you, ignore them and then drop some food/treats! If you reach for them too soon, they may run off again. Be cautious offering a large reward for a scared dog on the run – it can hurt the dog’s chances of being safely recovered (people are more likely to call out and chase/follow the dog for a reward, which can cause the dog to run farther away or continue hiding). Eye-catching, clear flyers with the dog’s photo, your phone number in big font, and phrases like “scared- do not whistle at or chase” and “contact owner with sightings immediately” can help prevent even well-meaning people from scaring the dog more (and accidentally setting the dog running blindly into the road/traffic).

Renee C.

7 days ago

Please contact someone with a tracking dog and or a thermal drone

Renee C.

7 days ago

The leash is a problem… he could be snared in a bush and stuck

Kristi H.

7 days ago

Shared in NW Atlanta 😢

Kelly L.

7 days ago

He looks like one that showed up at my house last Tues the 18th. He was with another dog 🐕

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