More about Cocoa

Hi, I’m Cocoa.New places? I take a minute.Loud noises? Not my thing yet.Big situations? I might freeze and ask to be carried.But give me a little time… and you’ll see it.I start following you around.I come sit next to you.Then one day I’m curled up on you like I’ve always lived there.I am... • Working on potty training (still learning, routine helps)• Crate trained and actually like my crate• Good with other dogs, very respectful and submissive• Living with a cat and doing just fine• Good in the carI’ve got medium puppy energy, little zoomies, playful with toys…but I’m not over the top. I just want to feel safe and included.My favorite things:Snuggling, following you room to room, and hopping around like a tiny bunny when I get excited.What I need:A calmer home, a little patience, and someone who understands that not every dog walks in confident… some of us grow into it.And when we do, we’re really, really good dogs. This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.) To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com. PLEASE READ:    •    If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.    •    All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.    •    Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments. Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well. Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation. For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com. The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.