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Coco

Young
Male
Small

About Coco

Jefferson Hills, PA

Breed

Dachshund&Cairn TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Coco’s Compatibility

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Coco's Story

Meet Coco – Your Future Snuggle Buddy Coco is a sweet, gentle pup who just needs a little time to show you his amazing personality. With a patient adopter and a bit of understanding, he blossoms into the biggest snuggle bug ever. Once he trusts you, Coco absolutely loves cuddling and being close to his person. He walks great on a leash and enjoys getting out to explore. Coco also gets along well with other dogs and cats, making him a wonderful addition to a multi-pet home. Coco is pad trained and crate trained, and is doing a great job learning to go outside too. Hes a smart boy who is improving every day! His playful side is starting to shine—he has recently discovered zoomies, and they're adorable to watch. Coco also loves treats and is happy to learn new things for a tasty reward. He is not food aggressive or toy aggressive, which makes him easygoing and safe around other pets. Because Coco can be a little shy at first, he would do best in a home with no young children. Respectful teens or older kids would likely be just fine. If you're looking for a loving companion and are willing to give a gentle dog the patience he needs to settle in, Coco will reward you with endless cuddles and loyalty. Ready to meet your new best friend? Coco is waiting for you. Apply at www.animallifelinepgh.org We are a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit who relies solely on donations to continue our mission. Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh PO Box PO Box 18308 Pittsburgh PA 15236 kennel license is 16824

Meet Coco – Your Future Snuggle Buddy

Coco is a sweet, gentle pup who just needs a little time to show you his amazing personality. With a patient adopter and a bit of understanding, he blossoms into the biggest snuggle bug ever. Once he trusts you, Coco absolutely loves cuddling and being close to his person.

He walks great on a leash and enjoys getting out to explore. Coco also gets along well with other dogs and cats, making him a wonderful addition to a multi-pet home.

Coco is pad trained and crate trained, and is doing a great job learning to go outside too. Hes a smart boy who is improving every day!

His playful side is starting to shine—he has recently discovered zoomies, and they're adorable to watch. Coco also loves treats and is happy to learn new things for a tasty reward. He is not food aggressive or toy aggressive, which makes him easygoing and safe around other pets.

Because Coco can be a little shy at first, he would do best in a home with no young children. Respec

How To Adopt

Coco was listed as Adoptable by Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh

How can I adopt Coco?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Coco is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh for details on the pet.

When can I meet Coco?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Coco, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh, and they'll be happy to help!

Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh's Adoption Policy

1. You must live within 30 miles of Animal Lifeline’s Thrift Store in Homestead, PA. Because we are an all-volunteer organization and we require a home check before approving an adoption, we limit our radius to 30 miles from our store in Homestead. We realize this will rule out some wonderful dog owners, but our valuable volunteers have families and full-time jobs and we need to set a limit. 2. You must own your home. One of the top reasons dogs are surrendered or abandoned is due to a move. While your current landlord may allow pets, a future landlord may not. We realize this will rule out perfectly good applicants, but in rescue we’ve seen this situation far too many times to take that chance. We will require home ownership verification upon finalizing your adoption. 3. An applicant with a fenced in yard will be given priority to an applicant without. For the safety and health of our dogs, we require an appropriately sized, secure space for them to roam and play and run. We do not consider an electric fence an adequately fenced yard. 4. We will verify employment and income. A sudden illness or injury can incur hefty vet bills. Many people opt to euthanize or surrender an otherwise rehabilitative dog. Too many people gave so much love, sweat, tears, time, and money to get these dogs to you to have them surrendered or euthanized because they become financially burdensome. 5. We will not adopt to a home with very small children. Our top priority is to find the perfect match for your family and our dogs. Far too often we are asked to take in a family pet because a child was injured, whether from an overly rambunctious dog or the child’s interaction with the dog. Your top priority will be to protect your child, ours is to keep your family safe and give our dogs the best chance for a lifelong loving family. We cannot with 100% certainty guarantee the safety of your very young children and we won’t take that risk. 6. You cannot have 5 dogs or cats or combination of dogs and cats in the home*. As this is the guideline for many municipalities, we will not approve an applicant that already has reached this limit of 5. Though your municipality may allow more, we will give preference to another applicant. A home-check will be done before approving an adopter. *If your municipality allows less than 5 we will adhere to the limit your municipality has set. 7. You must be at least 25 years old to apply. A valid license with your current address must be submitted upon finalizing adoption. 8. Vet records must be made available and current and show your dogs and cats (past and present) have been spayed/neutered, are up to date on all their shots and preventative measures, and have regularly been seen for wellness visits. An adoption contract will require continued wellness visits, preventative measures (flea/tick, heartworm, vaccines, etc.), heartworm testing, and a scheduled spay/neuter* before the age of 6 months. *Animal Lifeline will cover the cost of spay/neuter at one of our partnering vets. We know our application guidelines may be strict and you may not agree with them, but our number one priority is a successful lifetime placement of our dogs, many of whom have been wronged in the worst way by humans. We made a promise to find them the best home and life possible. Please respect our process. Thank you!

Our Mission

Animal Lifeline was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 2006 as a way to provide spay and neuter assistance to homeless dogs and cats as well as low income families in the Bucks County, PA area. In 2017, Animal Lifeline expanded the vision to Pittsburgh to develop a transport division that provides a lifesaving link betwe...