Cocoa and his sister Annabelle come to us from an abandonment situation. The previous owner refused to put them in the kennel he had at his home. This allowed them to chase cars. He put them in his car and drove across town to drop them down a deserted street, by the river. They roamed the woods for three weeks until they found themselves in a small community of houses. These citizens started leaving food out for them and reached out to us. We were able to track down the previous owner and have him prosecuted for abandonment.
Cocoa and his sister were adopted together fall of 2024, and at the end of December they were returned at no fault of their own. The adopters stated that they worked long hours and didn't feel they could give them the proper care, and that they did not want to kennel them all day.
Cocoa is an energetic and loving little guy. He weighs in at 28 pounds. He loves his outdoor time, in a fenced in yard. He is very prey driven, which goes along with his breed. We do not think it is wise to have him around chickens or fast-moving prey. Cocoa is being housed with 7 other sanctuary and rescue dogs ranging from 6 pounds to 56 pounds. He gets along with them great. He enjoys playing with those appropriate in size. Cocoa is neutered and up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention.
Cocoa loves hard chew bones. He is still a puppy at heart, so these are a necessity to promote healthy chewing habits. If left to his own devise, he will chew on things. Therefore, we recommend always having the hard chew bones on hand. Cocoa is fully housebroken, however, if he is left indoors for too long, he is forced to use the bathroom inside.
Cocoa loves attention and would someone to cuddle with on the couch. Cocoa has no problem staying in his gated area for some time periods if need be. The previous adopters said that Cocoa is crate trained, however, we have not tested this. He is given a sufficient area in the hallway to move about and does really well. We have an extra-tall gate to keep him in.
If you want a playful soul and someone to cuddle with, Cocoa is your dog. He is the best of both worlds. We are currently training Cocoa to wait until his food bowl is set down before eating it. He must have a slow-feed bowl. Due to having to not knowing when his next meal will come while he was out in the wild, he inhales his food.
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