Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
**Coco is a courtesy post and is not located at or affiliated with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue**A note from Coco's caregiver: Seeking a Serene, Rural Home for Coco (Collie/German Shepherd Mix) Coco is a beautiful and smart Sholie (Collie and German Shepherd mix) who will turn two inJuly. She is a healthy, playful, and gentle dog, originally a stray from Georgia. She learns fastand is incredibly intelligent. Pictures of Coco I adopted Coco in October 2025 while volunteering at an animal shelter in Brooklyn, New York. The city environment proved to be profoundly overwhelming for Coco. At the shelter, she "shutdown" after about three weeks, freezing at the door and refusing to walk due to fear. While she has made some progress—she now waits and sits at streetlights—she is still terrifiedof nearly every external city noise, including people opening doors, people walking or talking,birds flying too low, and the sounds of buses, cars, bicycles, or strollers. When frightened, shecannot be comforted by treats or petting and simply rushes home. Living in the city means she is terrified for much of the time she is awake, and it is heartbreaking to see her constantlyfrightened. Home Life and Needs Indoors: Coco is doing great at home and in the backyard. She will thrive in a housewith kids and other pets and be part of the family's daily activities. Cat Compatibility: She is very friendly with my 10-year-old orange male rescue cat.There have been zero issues between the two. Coco is extremely gentle. Interaction with other dogs: She loves playing with other dogs, she is very gentle, veryplayful. She will thrive in a house with canine siblings. Outdoors: She loves being in the yard and in the park. Temperature Preference: Coco seems to really enjoy cold weather and rolling in thesnow. Health: Coco is up to date with vaccines, chipped, spayed and in very good health. Ibought her a GPS tracker which I will transfer to the new owner.The Ideal EnvironmentI am seeking a long-term home for Coco in a rural area, potentially a farm, where she can thriveaway from city noises. She likes animals and would flourish in a setting where she can bemostly outdoors and around other animals. I am not looking for another shelter or a family in the city. Coco can remain in my current home(a house with a small yard, two blocks from Prospect Park) until the perfect, permanent,a fear-free environment is found. My hope is to find a place where she is not scared half of thetime she is awake. For serious adopters I am willing to travel and meet them halfway so they can get to know Coco. For adoption inquiries contact Gabriela: g.lupulescu@gmail.comApril 14, 2026, 1:35 am
