COCOA - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Cocoa (formerly Chocolate) — a big, sweet chunk of love with a gentle soul and a calm demeanor to match. At around 4 years old, this handsome Aussie is as mellow as they come, perfectly content to lounge around and soak up affection. His relaxed vibe may be partly why he’s such a solid boy—more cuddles, less cardio! Cocoa has very limited vision, if any at all, so he relies on patience, kind voices, and gentle guidance to navigate his world. He does best with a double leash outdoors and appreciates when you keep up a little conversation during walks so he always knows where you are. He walks well on leash, doesn’t pull hard, and redirects easily with a soft voice. Cocoa loves pets and is always happy to get a Milk-Bone treat or two. He’s crate-trained, will not soil his crate, and does well pottying on leash, though he’s still working on full housetraining. He can get a bit anxious if left loose and loses track of where you are, so a predictable, loving home will go a long way for him. Cocoa doesn't mind cats. He mostly ignores them. He gets along well with other dogs and is more confident when he is able to "follow" another dog around. Cocoa will occasionally play with the foster's one year old dog. Cocoa is looking for a patient, loving home that understands his needs and is ready to help him feel safe and secure. In return, he’ll give you loyalty, affection, and the sweetest kind of companionship. Check out this sweet video of Cocoa. Cocoa recently began taking Levetiracetam twice daily (every 12 hours) to manage seizure activity. He is also currently being treated for a retinal detachment and is on eye drops as part of his care. A follow-up eye recheck is scheduled which should provide more clarity on his ongoing eye condition. Cocoa is from a breeder release. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Gold
  Ear Type:	Semi-erect
  Tail Type:	Bob
  Coat Length:	Long
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Eager to Please Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No