Coco A'Zachary Shih Tzu & Poodle Mix Fairfax Station, VA

If you are interested in adopting this dog, you can find the HT adoption questionnaire by copying this link: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/. Please email the completed dog adoption questionnaire to rwarwick@nbm.org.

Breed Estimate: Shih Tzu/Poodle mix
Gender: Male
Approximate weight: 19 lbs
Approximate age: 5 years old
Location: Foster home
Cratetrained: No-not needed
Coat Type: Medium-requires regular grooming
Other Info: UTD on shots, microchipped, and neutered

Coco A’Zachary has had a confusing life. When his first person became very ill, he was surrendered to a local shelter. It was noisy and scary there, so CocoZ became fearful of strangers and new situations. He was adopted and everyone thought he had truly found his forever home. Unfortunately, his happily ever after only lasted a few months. When his person moved to a new home, he was not part of her plans. Instead, CocoZ was sent to a rescue. The little fellow was extremely scared again and now did not trust people.

He is absolutely adorable, spunky, and very sweet. Luckily, he has been placed in a wonderful foster home where they understand his fear of abandonment and are very patient with him. It has taken time, but CocoZ is learning to trust people again. His favorite things are his walks, sleeping with his foster mom, and getting treats. He is trusting enough that he will even give his people kisses now.

CocoZ likes adults and teenagers. He cannot be placed in a home with young children. His ideal person will be very patient with him and aware of his special needs. While he gets along with small submissive dogs, CocoZ would probably do best as an only pet. This little fellow knows his basic commands and is housetrained. Since he is not destructive, CocoZ has never needed to be crated.

He is looking for a new lap to sit on and someone to give him belly rubs. Can you provide this cute fellow a home where he is loved and understood? He will be your most loyal best friend ever and love you with his whole heart. Please apply to adopt CocoZ today.

The adoption fee for this dog is $325, which helps with the cost of routine vet care. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. Some animals cost more than others to rescue, so our adult animal adoption fees range from $275-$350. The adoption fee imposed for each animal is based on: fees paid to the shelter, vetting costs, transport costs, and boarding costs.

Be sure to ask us about getting a free 30-minute phone consult with a professional dog trainer within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert advice and guidance FREE!

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You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out information about fostering on our website at http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/pet-foster-forms/.

Thank you for contacting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!