Cocoa Bean

Entrant's Name
Addie

My Pet's Story
I adopted Cocoa Bean from IAR a year ago. She had previously been found as a stray, weighing in at only 38 pounds (her healthy weight is 60). When I adopted her, she had physically recovered but was still skittish: fearful of loud noises, storms, trash cans, and cardboard boxes. I spent many months carrying her down 3 flights of stairs at night because she was so afraid of the dark! Despite her fears, she loved car rides, so we went hiking and camping frequently. Now, a year later, Cocoa is confident! Her big grin is almost always on and she loves playing with her dog-friend, Charlie, often doing crazy zoomies when she can’t contain herself. While loud noises still make her jump, I don’t have to carry her down the stairs or avoid trash cans anymore. She is sweet, cuddly and attached to her people. Cocoa Bean is one special pup!

My Pet's Favorite Activity
Hiking, snoozing, and requesting belly rubs