River
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 10/2024
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Likely due to young age
Kid Friendly: Likely due to young age
House Trained: Doing great!
History: We recently held our annual Out of the Cold Rescue Effort and welcomed back 200+ animals to rescue. This rescue effort helps animals out of the cold, frigid weather of North Dakota and welcomes them to loving foster homes at Coco’s Heart who work towards finding forever homes for these sweet pups.
A note from the foster: Hi there, I’m River! At about 14 pounds, I may be on the smaller side of my litter, but my heart is as big as they come. My silky-soft coat makes me extra cuddly, and I absolutely love curling up in the lap of any human who comes to visit. If I could, I’d happily stay there all day, soaking up your love and attention. My foster family says I have a magical way of making people feel warm and happy with my sweet, snuggly personality.
I’m not all about cuddles, though—I’ve got a playful side, too! I enjoy romping around with my siblings and making new friends, whether they’re human or canine. I’m naturally gentle and show a lot of positive, submissive tendencies, which helps me get along with everyone I meet. When meeting new dogs, I’m patient and respectful, taking my time to read the situation and adjust my energy to make everyone feel comfortable. My foster family says I’m a social butterfly with a knack for creating harmony.
Whether it’s snuggling on the couch, playing with a furry friend, or simply being by your side, I bring joy and love wherever I go. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate, and sociable pup to be your new best friend, I’d love to be part of your family. Let’s meet soon—I’ll be waiting with tail wags and cuddles!
Adoption Fee: $750 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsively more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
