Estimated Weight: 45-49 Pounds (on a weight loss plan)
UPDATE - 24 OCTOBER 2025: Coco has been doing really well with his weight loss plan (mainly lots of walks and diet food). At his last vet check, he weighed in at 49# (down from 60) and has likely lost more since! In the last several weeks, as Coco has settled in, we have learned a few more things about him. After spending most of his life alone, with only his mother, we believe that he would do best in a home as an only dog and with older children, if any. Coco is generally quiet (unless he has a direct visual of a person outside or if someone knocks/comes into the house). He would be a good candidate for an apartment or townhouse since he enjoys leash walking and doesn't spend much time in the yard. Coco LOVES to go for car rides and was very well behaved for his bath this week!
NEW - 27 SEPTEMBER 2025: Coco, a puggle (Pug/Beagle) mix, is an owner surrender from New York. A note from his family stated that they were moving and couldn't take him and that he was never really exposed to much (people/kids/dogs/noise). Coco was SUPER depressed at the shelter and even after we brought him home. It took a few days, but Coco really started to open up and enjoy life with a bigger, more active family. Although overweight (currently about 55#s down from 60 a month ago), Coco is super agile and LOVES to go on walks. He very easily runs up the stairs, jumps onto the couch/beds, and is even starting to do real beaglish things like chasing squirrels. So far, he gets along well with other dogs, and although a little timid at first, has warmed up to kids and new people as long as they give him a bit of time. Despite being overweight, Coco doesn't really care about food and is the PERFECT houseguest. He is a phenomenal listener and will stop a behavior or recall immediately when asked. Coco loves snuggling and being near someone. He follows whoever is home around the house and then just plops down next to them and waits for them to move again. He is basically just a big teddy bear!
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
