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Australian Shepherd

Cocoa

Adult·Female·Medium

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About Cocoa

Meet Cocoa – A Tender Heart Waiting for Her Turn to Shine

Cocoa is a soft, sensitive soul who’s only just beginning to discover that the world can be kind. After arriving at the Ranch as a devoted mama, she lovingly raised her puppies and watched each of them find a family of their own. Now it’s her time. Cocoa deserves the same love, safety, and devotion she gave so freely to her little ones. This sweet girl is still learning to trust humans, but every day she shows us a little more of the beautiful dog she’s becoming. She needs a calm, patient home—someone who understands that love doesn’t always appear in a rush... sometimes it grows quietly, steadily, and beautifully. With gentle encouragement and positive reinforcement, Cocoa is making genuine progress, especially with her leash skills. Give her a kind word or a soft pat, and she’ll try her very best for you. Cocoa also truly shines around other dogs. A confident canine companion would not only suit her well, but help her continue to blossom. She relaxes more easily, learns faster, and feels safer when she has a dog friend by her side—someone who can show her what trust, play, and comfort look like. Cocoa may not bound into your lap or greet you with wagging enthusiasm on day one, but that’s what makes her journey so special. She’s the kind of dog who forms deep, meaningful bonds—the kind built slowly, with respect and love. And once she trusts you, that trust is unwavering. Cocoa is ready for someone with a big heart and a gentle hand. Someone who sees her quiet bravery. Someone who understands that the most rewarding relationships are often the ones we take the time to nurture. If you’re willing to offer patience, compassion, and a safe haven, Cocoa may be the perfect addition to your family—and the transformation you’ll witness will be nothing short of beautiful.

Ideal Home

A calm, patient home where love can grow quietly and beautifully. Cocoa would also thrive with a confident canine companion who can help her continue to blossom.

Ongoing Health

All dogs receive the best in veterinary care and are spay/neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and fully vaccinated.

Training & Support

Cocoa is making genuine progress with her leash skills with gentle encouragement and positive reinforcement. She shines around other dogs and can learn faster and feel safer with a dog friend by her side.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • The standard adoption donation fee for all dogs and puppies is $300.

Transporation

Cocoa is at the Ranch and can be met there. Transportation options may be available.

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Know the breed

Australian Shepherd

Exercise

60 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

12-15 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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Frequently asked questions

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