01/09/2026
There’s no telling what kind of chaos led to Rocky’s original owner surrendering him to an animal shelter at just a year old, but it’s a good thing they did! After being adopted by the Tybee Island Police Department in 2020, Rocky became the first dog ever to work for our agency.
Of course, he isn’t your typical police dog. Instead of sniffing out bombs, drugs, or bad guys, Rocky’s whole job is to make people smile! For more than 6 years, he has proudly served the residents and guests of the island as our Public Relations K9.
With friends and followers across the world, he’s been invited to visit schools, churches, summer camps, nursing homes, and even a RV rally! When he’s not attending community events, he can often be found cheering up his teammates, or meeting new people on the street.
During the course of his decorated career, Rocky has also helped raise donations for several charities, including The Georgia Police K9 Foundation, Irondog K9 International, Friends of Oatland Island, Toys for Tots, One Love Animal Rescue, and Hugaroo, Inc.
Last year, Rocky’s story took 2nd place in the national “Remember Me Thursday” contest, scoring 100 pet toys, 1,000lbs of dog food, and $1,500 for his former shelter, the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.
