Coco

My story

Coco is a 5-year-old spayed American Foxhound searching for her perfect adventure buddy. At 35 pounds, she’s athletic, playful, affectionate, and always ready to follow her nose wherever life takes her, especially if that path includes squirrels.  Due to changing family circumstances, this sweet girl is now spending long days alone and is hoping to find a home with more time for fun, companionship, and love. True to her hound roots, Coco has a delight and approach to life with enthusiasm and curiosity. She loves walks, car rides, outdoor adventures, and being with her people. She has been working hard on her leash manners and adjusting to busy city life. Buses, scooters, bicycles, and other fast-moving “suspicious objects” can still cause her to startle and bark, but she continues to improve with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. At home, Coco is a quiet girl, though she does take her self-appointed neighbourhood watch duties seriously and will announce visitors at the door. Once she knows everyone is friendly, she settles quickly and is happy to say hello. Coco would thrive with an active family who enjoys the outdoors and will continue her positive reinforcement training journey. She has lived with children aged 7 and 17, tolerates handling well even when nervous at the vet, and is cooperative for grooming and brushing. She enjoys many other dogs and may do well with a playful canine companion if the match is right. She is housetrained, though recent routine changes have caused a few stress-related accidents. Coco is not destructive when left alone for short periods but may whine or pace while adjusting to a new environment.  She cannot be left in a crate as this highly stresses her.  With time, patience, and reassurance, she is expected to settle in beautifully. A securely fenced yard would be this sniffing enthusiast’s dream come true. Coco is affectionate, intelligent, funny, and deeply loyal. She’s looking for a family who will embrace her goofy hound charm, continue building her confidence, and love her exactly as she is:  floppy ears, curious nose, dramatic squirrel opinions and all.  June 6, 2026, 5:19 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Coco, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.