Coco was surrendered to MLAR in 2019 because his family relocated from Connecticut to Pennsylvania and no longer had time for him. The shelter wanted to locate Coco a new family as quickly as possible as they do with all of their animals, but regrettably, that did not happen.
Coco has been at the shelter for more than 730 days and is still there. He hasn’t had a single appointment for adoption. No one has indicated a desire to work with him. Coco continues to wait for the perfect family to notice him.
Coco is the sweetest dog once he gets to know you, but it may take a while for him to warm up to you. His buddies at the shelter feel that part of the reason he’s still waiting is because he comes across as bashful at first.
“Coco is suspicious of strangers,” Heidi Mottin, a volunteer at MLAR, told The Dodo. “But once he understands they mean no harm and he can trust them,, loving, and playful.” “He enjoys giving kisses and is fearless while venturing outside the shelter.” Coco is a huge dog with trust difficulties, and while most people want a dog that would fit in immediately, Coco will take some time to adjust.”
Coco’s apprehension stems in part from the fact that he’s been at the shelter for so long. It’s difficult to rest in a high-stress situation with so many other dogs about, but his shelter buddies are optimistic that once he’s in his forever home, he’ll be able to relax more and settle in peacefully.
“Coco is accustomed to the rhythm of life at a shelter,” Mottin explained. “He looks resigned to it, almost as if he’s given up on the idea that there’s more to life.”
Coco gets along with other calm, low-key dogs, but after spending so much time at a shelter, he’d probably prefer to be the only pet in his new home, at least as first. He’s searching for a quiet place to call home where he won’t be disturbed. He’d want to be able to spend quality time with his new family without having to cope with a continual influx of new individuals.
Coco has developed several lifelong pals at the shelter over the years. They adore him and, while they’ll be sorry to see him go, all they want is for him to find a beautiful family who will love him as much as they do.
April Madel, a volunteer at MLAR, told The Dodo, “Once you earn Coco’s confidence (which doesn’t take long), he is a happy-go-good boy.”
Coco has been looking for a home for a long time, and perhaps he will not have to wait much longer.
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