Meet Coco!
Coco came to us from a heartbreaking situation. Her family was losing their home and could no longer keep her. Their young daughter was devastated at the thought of Coco going to a shelter, so she went door-to-door asking families if someone would take her in.
Thankfully, she knocked on the right door. A kind woman saw how beautiful and sweet Coco was and wanted to help. As luck would have it, she was also friends with one of our foster moms, and Coco soon found her way into rescue.
And we’re so glad she did! Coco is the kind of dog who is hard not to fall in love with. She is confident, friendly, affectionate, and incredibly smart. She already knows how to sit and shake, responds well to correction, and has a wonderful way of connecting with everyone she meets.
Coco is a moderate energy pup, with playful bursts followed by a nice ability to settle down. She loves to play and would enjoy having another dog to play with, but she would also be perfectly content as an only dog. She has lived successfully with other dogs and has been exposed to horses. She can get a little vocal if another dog barks at her, but she’s just setting boundaries.
She has been wonderful with kids and is friendly with new people. She has also done well at the vet and out walking around the neighborhood. She is curious about cats but has shown no aggression toward them.
Coco is potty trained and has excellent house manners. She hasn't needed to be crated in her foster home; she was given a bed and immediately understood that it was her place. Her leash skills still need some work; she pulls a bit, but she is very smart, and her foster mom thinks she'll improve quickly with some consistent training.
Most of all, Coco is simply a really lovely dog. She is confident, social, affectionate, playful, and eager to be part of a family. Her foster mom admits, “We will hate to see her go!” But we know her forever family is going to feel incredibly lucky when they find her.
If you're looking for a sweet, smart, fun-loving companion with a big personality in a small package, Coco may be your girl!
Apply today!
BEED ESTIMATE: Spaniel Mix
GENDER: Female
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 21 lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 3 to 4 years old
COAT TYPE: short coat
ADOPTION FEE: $425
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped
LOCATION: Reston, VA
You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.
