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Cocoa was found in July on the Hopi Reservation all be herself at the age of 3 weeks old and just over 3 pounds. Luckily for her a kind soul brought her to the Coconino Humane Society, who immediately contacted Paw Placement for a foster home. Cocoa, nicknamed for the famous cereal, Cocoa Puff (when she eats you?ll see what we mean). She?s a smart pup and remarkably is housebroken at her young age. She let?s you know when she has to go out with her cute bark. She learns quickly and will grow up to be a great companion because of her even temperment and is friendly around people and other dogs. She enjoys gardening, water sports, even tennis., Cocoa looks somewhat like shepherd mix, a soft brown coat, four white paws, and a white blaze on her head from the tip of her nose to just between her ears and a dash of white at the tip of her tail. As of 8/29 she is 10 weeks old. Cocoa loves to play then nap so she will grow up big and strong. Around bedtime she loves to cuddle. She deserves a family to make her own the rest of her life. Adopt her soon and you?ll get the benefits of petting this soft beautiful brown puppy fur every day, and she will get to grow up with you and love you forever. If you would like to adopt Cocoa, click on ?Contact Us About Cocoa.? Flagstaff area applicants strongly preferred. Must have fenced yard and be willing to commit to 15+ years with Cocoa Puff., Children ages 8 and up., Before applying to adopt Cocoa Puff, you must committ yourself to being a good owner., Acquiring a puppy takes a lifetime commitment on your part. Dogs can live upwards of 15 years if they are healthy, so it is not a decision to be made lightly. It is essential that you choose to share your life with a dog for the right reasons, otherwise you can make both yourself and the dog miserable. , What are the Wrong Reasons to adopt?, 1-My children want the dog., Children are not going to be the primary caretaker, you are. Most children are not ready for that kind of responsibility, and children also get bored quickly once the novelty wears off. Be aware that possibly every minor and major chore that the dog involves will fall on your shoulders. , 2-I want something to love me., A dog does not exist to fulfill your emotional needs, no matter how you may want it to. Dogs are separate entities and must be cared for as such, with training, grooming and health care., So what IS the right reason? , The only reason you should commit yourself to a dog is because you want to share your life with a furry companion. You should be prepared to spend a lot of time at the veterinarian's office during the first few weeks, pay a lot of money on high quality food, and train your dog right, which takes a lot of time and effort. , It's a huge commitment, and a big strain on the bank account, but nobody can deny the rewards.

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