I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other dogs in need. Thank you!
Expect to be stopped and asked “What kind of dog is that?!?” should you be Coco's lucky adopter because this fellow is a real show-stopper! His fuzzy-wuzzy coat is the color of chocolate mixed with golden flecks - just stunning! It's soft and silky and you will never want to stop petting him. And his eyes, oh, those hazel eyes, they grab your heart and they don't let go!
Coco is an incredibly cute guy, estimated to be about 4 years old and weighing around 44 lbs. He was found wandering down a road in Louisiana by a friend of one of our volunteers. When she took him to the shelter to be scanned for a microchip, they were able to locate Coco's original owners who had moved to Texas and couldn't take Coco with them. They rehomed him on their own and whoever he was with didn't take very good care to see to Coco's safety.
Coco's original owners shared, "Coco is a really great dog! He knows how to "sit" on command and give his paw too. He is very loving and affectionate. We didn't want to rehome him in the first place and I surely gave him to the wrong person. Thank you for taking him and helping find him a loving home. We miss him and love him dearly."
Kinda breaks your heart, doesn't it?
We have some wonderful details to share about Coco from his foster mom, Katie.
- Great eater, doesn't seem picky with food or treats. Does take interest in human food when I'm eating but understands NO
- Loves a car ride. He has been on several now. Last night I had a sweet tooth so I took him through the Sonic drive though to get ice cream with me. The fellow at the window saw him and asked if he could have a pup cup. He seemed to know exactly what that was so I said yes. So we both had a sweet tooth last night he gobbled it right up in the back seat on the way home
- Friendly and loves to make new friends. Took him into a pet store to pick up some yummy treats and a toy that caught his eye. He was very friendly with everyone who said hello. He doesn't jump and understands sit. He did put his paws up out of excitement during checkout. Loves to offer a sitting handshake in exchange for his treats.
- Great on a leash, doesn't seem to pull much. He is also petite so whatever pull he does have, it isn't overpowering. I am extra careful to not give him the opportunity to bolt as he, and all rescued dogs, are flight risks. He is quick to potty on a leash, no accidents inside, he goes and waits by the door to let me know if he wants out.
- Toys, likes them but doesn't tear them apart. He has a very soft bite.
- He is a cuddler and gives sweet kisses/hugs. He's great with eye contact. Overall he seems like a happy boy. The best way to describe his personality, so far, is "gentle soul." He is so polite and gentle when he wants to communicate something. He follows me around from room to room when I am working; he sits under my desk by my feet. He seems to be alert of sounds coming from outside and goes to the door and makes a low pitched bark or two out. He is easily calmed when told it's ok.
- Seems to like watching TV. It's random, but I put on a nature documentary last night before bed and I think he was watching it with me! His eyes were locked in on the screen. He would get excited and pop his head up when he saw birds or other animals on the TV
- I did put him in a crate this morning when I was at the gym and then went to grocery store. He was super easy to put in the crate and was very calm when I returned and let him out. He seems like he is used to/comfortable with it. I have also left my house for a shorter amount of time and left him out. No issues, he was in my entry to greet me when I came home. Didn't eat or break anything
There you have it - one amazing dog!!
Coco came north and was placed in what we hoped would be his forever home, but the adopter, who is close to 70 years old, is finding Coco's energy level to be more than he can handle. So now Coco is seeking his forever family once again. Coco is a bit bewildered about where he is and why he is not with his original beloved family. Extreme care must be taken by his adopters to make sure he does not wander away again. Leashed walks would be best for this cutie pie, who has very nice leash walking skills.
Coco's cute expression seemed to ask, "Do you want to be my friend?" Coco loves his human friends and is good with other dogs. He has no history with cats while with our rescue, but used to chase chickens in his former home. We expect he would be good with children over the age of 10. He truly wants to please and hear the words "good boy" spoken often. Coco keeps his kennel clean and truly is a good boy! Take a look at his video!
Coco is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and micro-chipped. He finished his treatment for heartworm and is in the northeast and ready to be adopted.
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to continue the rehabilitation we have begun.
If you would like to be part of Coco's rescue story and are already approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact
Cheryl Kewley to be considered to adopt Coco.
If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application.
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About Our Rescue
Before being approved to adopt, all potential adopters need to complete our online application and participate in our pre-adoption review process. The process includes the completion of an online application, a reference from the applicants' vet, a phone interview, and a visit to the applicants' home. The application process helps us determine what type of Golden would be best suited for the applicants' life style. In some cases, the specific dog you are interested in may have found a home before this process is complete or further assessment may find that this dog is not the right match for your family. We are regularly getting new Goldens in need of a home, so we encourage you to apply and get approved so that when the right dog comes along you will be ready.
The information provided on each dog is based on observations of our vets, volunteers, fosters and when available, trainers. While we do our best to report any and all issues, SGRR does not make any guarantees as to the health or temperament of any dog. Dogs evolve differently in different environments and we cannot predict with any certainty how the dog you adopt will act in your home.
SGRR ADOPTION FEES - Effective May 1, 2020 (subject to change)
$750 Puppy - up to 6 months
$650 Young 6 months - 6 years
$550 Senior 7 - 9 years
$450 Senior 10 years and older
$550 Young Special Needs
$400 Senior 7+ Special Needs
$1000 Young Bonded Pair
$900 Senior 7+ Bonded Pair
A contract is signed the day of adoption. Under the terms of the contract, all adopters are required to bring the rescue to a vet within 7 business days. The dogs receive basic veterinary care prior to adoption. If your vet identifies an illness that an adopter is not willing to treat, then the dog is returned and a full refund is provided.
Many of our dogs are fostered in private homes and we do not have a facility to visit. We are committed to our dogs before, during, and after adoption! The rescue retains title to the dog and can never be released or sold. Should the adopters no longer be able to keep the dog, SGRR must be notified so that we can take the dog back into rescue and place it into another home. We reserve the right to remove a dog at any time should we find the adopter is no longer caring for their Golden in a way we see fit. Adopters then have to agree to follow up visits as needed.
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