Cocoa

Breed	Sex	Weight	Age	Color
Bulldog, American/Mixed Breed (Medium)	Female	54lbs	59 weeks	Brown

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ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED! Cocoa is being sponsored by a generous donor which means she is FREE! Her adoption fee has been waived in hopes she can get adopted right away!

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to : Alana2373@yahoo.com

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:

http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

LOCATION: foster home

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Alana

ADOPTION FEE: WAIVED- This INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!

ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 55 pounds

KNOWN WITH DOGS: very good!

KNOWN WITH CATS: Not sure yet

KNOWN WITH KIDS: She has been around kids on walks and has been fine

KNOWN COMMANDS: Yes!

KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: yes for both!

KNOWN LIKES: kisses, people, dogs

KNOWN DISLIKES: None currently known.

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:

Meet Cocoa, a resilient and sweet 4-year-old pup with a heart full of love to give. Cocoa's journey hasn't been an easy one, she faced the threat of euthanasia at a high-kill shelter after testing positive for heartworms. But thanks to a compassionate volunteer who stepped in, she found a temporary foster home where she received the life-saving treatment she needed.

Now heartworm negative, Cocoa is healthy, happy, and ready for a fresh start. She is housetrained, crate trained, and an all-around easy companion. Cocoa loves to give kisses and thrives on affection, making her a perfect addition to any loving home.

Cocoa has been a wonderful addition since her arrival. She has not had any accidents indoors and adapts well to her crate. Although she may whine initially when placed inside, she typically calms down quickly. She sleeps soundly through the night in her crate but also appreciates resting at the foot of the bed.

Her interactions with her foster’s children have been exceptional; she delights in running around with them and showering them with affection. Additionally, she enjoys playing in the yard with the resident dog, engaging in games of tug-of-war. When excited during playtime, she eagerly anticipates interaction with the other dogs. When the foster hosted other dogs for pet-sitting, Cocoa has been introduced to them successfully and has played amicably with several dogs simultaneously. However, she is not submissive; if another dog attempts to nip at her or behaves too roughly, she will assert herself. She responds well to corrections when I notice any rising tension between her and another dog.

Cocoa is very gentle when accepting treats from her foster or the children. While she excels at the "sit" command, the foster is also focusing on teaching her other basic commands. She appears eager to learn, especially when treats are involved. Cocoa is an affectionate and cuddly dog who enjoys giving kisses.

If you are searching for a loyal and affectionate companion with an inspiring story, Cocoa is ready to meet you and fill your life with unconditional love.

HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:

Spay/Neuter

First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings

Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees

Current on heartworm preventative

Current on flea/tick preventative

EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:

Free first exam with:

Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)

Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)

A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities

BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.