Written by Kris L., loving adopter 

Coco is such a happy and loving little addition to our family.  She continues to bring us much joy.  She walks with us and our other two dogs daily along Butte Creek.  She is such a playful and happy blessing.

She begins each day out in the back yard with a stroll around the pool with her brothers Max and Bear, just to be sure it is safe for us to get in the water.  Once the three of them have checked the pool, backyard, and the 7th green at Butte Creek Country Club for intruders or dangers it is time to head out for their daily walk.

We walk them off leash on the levee between Butte Creek and an almond orchard.  Coco takes her time and smells everything. She believes in taking things slow as she explores the terrain.  She is very much a lap dog and will not take no for an answer regarding snuggling on your lap anytime you sit down.

She gets along very well with all our animals.  Everyone who meets her comments on what a loving, happy, sweet and precious girl she is.  We feel so fortunate to have her as part of our family.  You call her and she gleefully comes running. She loves to lay on an ottoman we have on the covered back porch and watch the hummingbirds. Coco loves to sleep under the covers on inside a pillow case. She is also a chow hound!  She eats faster than the other dogs and loves treats. Coco is much loved and an integral part of our family of three dogs, two cats and two humans!

Written by Michelle G., loving adopter

Our family was looking to add an older dog to our small family. My two sons who are 4 and 14 years old wanted a dog, but we didn’t want a puppy. We wanted to give an older dog a forever home.

In January, I came to the shelter several times and asked to visit with the oldest dogs available for adoption.  She proceeded to tell me about this sweet black dog in a pink sweater.  The volunteer let me meet her and said she was such a sweetie but was a bit nervous at first. Her name was Cocoa. The first visit, Cocoa seemed a little uncomfortable but after a couple more visits, she warmed up. I figured it was time for my boys to come see the dogs and get their feelings on Cocoa.

We met her in the big play yard and she immediately warmed up to my oldest son and they were running around like nuts playing with a frisbee. I knew instantly that she was meant to be a part of our family.

She is a big softy and so protective of her boys! She shows her love for us and we couldn’t have found a better dog.

Written by Morgan J., loving adopter 

“I’ve had Cogsworth for about two weeks now and things are going great! He really is a great dog and loves his stuffed spider and his bone. I found out pretty early on that he loves chewing hard plastic, so the bone he has now is perfect. He loves going on walks at the local park and has made friends with every animal we’ve met!”

Way to go, Cogsworth! We are so happy you have found your forever home!