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My name is COCO!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Husky
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A360005

My details

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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

***THIS ANIMAL IS STAYING IN A FOSTER HOME AND IS NOT CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER***

Coco is a joyful, high-energy sweetheart who approaches life with enthusiasm, playfulness, and a whole lot of love. This happy boy just wants to prance around, play, and be part of whatever his people are doing. He’s full of life and thrives on activity, attention, and companionship.

Coco has a very high energy level and would do best in a home ready to keep him busy. He currently enjoys multiple play sessions a day—often 30 minutes to an hour at a time—and still has energy to spare. Playtime, exercise, and interactive fun are essential for him, and once he’s had a chance to burn off some energy, he’s more than happy to soak up affection and cuddle with his favorite humans.

He absolutely loves people and sees everyone as a potential playmate. While he hasn’t yet been formally introduced to children or other pets, he shows strong interest in engaging and playing when he sees them. Coco is gentle with treats and allows handling around food, showing no signs of possessiveness.

Coco is smart and eager to learn. With consistency, he’s already improving his manners and is getting very good at sitting politely while his leash is put on or taken off. He’s a quick learner who responds well to guidance and routine.

He’s also getting accustomed to grooming, such as brushing. One thing to note is that Coco seems sensitive around his back right hip and does not like being touched there. This may indicate a previous injury or soreness, so continued observation and gentle handling around that area will be important.

Affectionate and endearing, Coco doesn’t quite understand his size and truly believes he’s a lap dog. He’s the kind of dog who wants to play hard, love deeply, and cuddle even closer. With an active home, consistent training, and lots of love, Coco will make an incredibly fun, devoted companion.

Adoptions are free and include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving with you. To view our current available animals, please visit: https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet.

Shelter
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Indianapolis Animal Care Services

Contact info

Pet ID
A360005
Contact
IACS Adoptions Team
Phone
Address
2600 S Harding St, Indianapolis, IN 46221

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Interested in adopting from IACS? Here’s how our adoption process works:
1. Look at our available animals for adoption online
2. Fill out our online adoption application with the name of the pet you have fallen in love with, OR leave it blank and our adoption counselors will help you pick your new best friend.
3. Submit the application and then come to the shelter.
Walkup Adoptions Daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we would encourage you to still fill out the adoption application online to help speed the process along at the shelter. https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

Adoption application

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Adoptions are currently being done 7 days a week. Walkup Adoptions are open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. IMPORTANT: No appointments are necessary for walkup adoptions. However, we encourage you to fill out our adoption application online to speed the process along at the shelter: https://www.indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet

More about this shelter

Indianapolis Animal Care Services is the state's largest animal shelter with an average annual intake of 10,000 animals. In addition to being a lost and found resource, the shelter has wonderful animals for adoption, a successful volunteer program, and is the enforcement agency for animal-related laws in the city of Indianapolis/Marion County.

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