Rocky Cornelius Ambrosino was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 10, 2009. As the runt of an important breeder's litter, he gathered little attention. Ellen, patron saint of lost causes, swooped him up against the best advice of her dear veterinarian friend who delivered the litter. Rocky was whisked away by limo and flown back to Virginia Beach where he quickly gathered a fan base. His regular fan visits include the bank, where he attempts to climb into the drive-through deposit drawer to collect his waiting biscuit. And so it goes with the dry cleaner, and post office. Rocky has 7 beds and 9 coats. He listens to country music and licks anyone's face within reach. Two original portraits currently hang in his house; the house which we actually once believed to be ours. But most important of all is his Birdneck Animal Hospital family. He can't wait to get there to see all of his girlfriends and of course, Dr. Johnson.
Each month, your favorite Virginia Beach Animal Hospital publicly acknowledge one our many wonderful patients by sharing their heartwarming story with others through our Pet of the Month. In addition, Birdneck Animal Hospital makes a donation, in the name of each of our Pets of the Month, to NOBLEPETS. What is NOBLEPETS?
Noblepets is a new branch of the Noblemen Organization that has been spearheaded by our very own Virginia Beach veterinarian Dr. Johnson. Dr. Johnson and the Noblemen have created this wonderful platform as a way to allow more individuals a way of giving back to the community, while at the same time publicly acknowledging your pet, and telling the world why your pet is noble.
Monies raised through Noblepets go toward helping provide local children and veterans who are disabled with specially trained aid dogs to make their lives less difficult.
The Birdneck Noblepet Of The Month have their picture displayed on the Noblepet Wall of Honor at the Birdneck Animal Hospital, and have their photo as well as their story posted on the web sites of the Birdneck Animal Hospital and The Noblemen. Each owner also receives a T-shirt and car magnet announcing that their pet has been recognized as a Noblepet.