Paco came to us in 2017. He had been abandoned by his owner and was left to wander the streets of Dover, TN. He had a severely malformed front leg. In 2019 he suffered from immense pain due to disk disease in his back. He started to have seizures in 2021. Paco is now around 16 years old. He enjoys relaxing on the couch with his momma.
Max came to our family in 2012. He came from an abusive family at 1 year old. In 2013 he was diagnosed with Immunologic Hemolytic Anemia. He was treated for the next five years until the medication damaged his liver. He was taken off the medication to allow his liver to heal. He is 14 years old now and enjoys relaxing on the couch.
Jasmine came to our home in 2014. Jasmine has since developed two large lipomas on her abdomen. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2023 and is currently on insulin to regulate her glucose levels. Jasmine is considered our pack leader. She enjoys sitting in her daddy's recliner and playing with her toys. She is currently 9 years old.
Molly came to us in January of 2015. She was an unwanted puppy that was set to be dropped on the side of the road. We took her in and gave her a family. In April of 2022 she tore her cruciate ligament and had to undergo TPLO surgery to repair it. She went into kidney failure August of 2023 and crossed the rainbow bridge.
Daisy came to us in 2019. She was abandoned by her owner on the streets of Dover, TN. She had extremely bad skin conditions and most of her hair was missing. In 2021 she suffered an eye injury and had to have her right eye removed. She was diagnosed with a Grade 5 heart murmur and crossed the rainbow bridge in January 2022.
Chewy came to us in December 2019. He was rescued from a puppy mill situation and rushed into the vet for a severe case of ringworm, coccidia, and leg malformation due to a nutritional deficiency. He had a very poor prognosis upon arrival. We brought him home and treated his skin condition and coccidia with veterinary assistance. We did physical therapy and started him on a proper diet to correct his malformed back legs. He was soon able to use his back legs properly. Chewy quickly became a daddy's boy. In April of 2023 he was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and has since been put on a special diet to help prevent attacks. Chewy is now 4 years old and enjoys sitting in the recliner with his daddy and playing with his toys.
Winston came to our home in December 0f 2022. When he came to us we discussed with the veterinarian the possibility of removing a portion of his little nubby tail should the need arise. His nubb curves into towards his rump and will have to be surgically removed now. He is currently 1 year old and loves his toys.
Walter came to us as a runt in July 2023. He is half the weight he should be and has severe stomach problems and jaw malformation due to a severe underbite. We have to watch him carefully and sometimes aid him in clearing his nose because he regurgitates his food. Walter loves playing with his toys. He recently turned one year old.
About Cocoa
Happy Go Lucky Dog With A Great Personality
Cocoa is a 10-month-old Mountain Curr/Mountain Fiest mix. He is neutered, up to date on shots, and flea/tick prevention and heartworm prevention. He was tested for heartworms and 3 tick diseases. He is heartworm, Anaplasmosis, and Lymes Disease negative. He tested positive for Ehrlichiosis but has since received treatment and is cured.
Cocoa's Story
Cocoa and his sister Annabelle were dumped by their owner down by a boat ramp no a dead-end road. Luckily the walked up, which was a couple of miles, to some houses that fed them until we could take them in. They were taken into the sanctuary, vetted, and currently reside with the other residents. They get along well with all of the sanctuary residents and love each other dearly. For this reason, Cocoa and Annabelle MUST be adopted together. They are so bonded that it would traumatize them if they had to go separately. Cocoa has a happy-go-lucky attitude. He is considered an indoor-outdoor dog. He loves his time indoors, which he spends either sleeping on the couch or playing with the hard chew toys that are provided for him. He is housebroken. He is learning the "sit" command very well. He is a very smart boy. He loves his outdoor playtime as well. That is why it is very important that there is a fenced in yard provided for him so that he does not wander off. Him and his sister do well outside in a fenced in yard by themselves. They play with each other and can keep each other entertained for several hours. We do bring them inside when the weather is not conducive for them to be outdoors. They do no enjoy staying out for long periods in hot or wet weather. With their previous owner they were completely outdoor dogs. He did not confine them to the yard, so they chased cars and rodents. Here at the sanctuary, they have learned indoor manners. They have learned the meaning of the word "no." Cocoa and his sister Annabelle love their playtime. They will play with each other and the other sanctuary dogs when permitted. They have also been put on a twice-a-day scheduled feeding to maintain a proper weight. They love cuddle sessions with their human as well. They will curl up on the couch beside their human and readily accept hugs and pets. They are used to being confined to a small section of the house when it is time for sleeping. They have not tried to jump the gate in the house or the fence outside of the house, even when there are outdoor critters running around. Cocoa is the perfect gentleman at all times indoors.
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