Current Status: Homed
Cocoa's Story: Cocoa was taken in by her surrendering owner, fearful and thin. She was introduced to 2 other large breed dogs initially on a muzzle but then free range. As unspayed bitch she did challenge the old bitch which involved puncture wounds for both. Cocoa did settle again and played and played with the male XL Bully. She went for the elderly bitch which may have been 'bitch on bitch' hormonal with Cocoa then being an unspayed bitch. This led her owner to seek out an urgent Rescue place for Cocoa as he himself is in poor and deteriorating health. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving her life. Cocoa is now neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Cocoa was in boarding kennels near Gatwick whilst awaiting her new family.
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Please note: Dog laws have changed, with zero public tolerance and prejudice against bull breeds and terriers. Our Rescue asks new owners to keep their dog on a lead in public spaces and manage and support its encounters with new dogs and people, so as not to place the dog's life at risk. Destruction and Control Orders are commonplace nowadays.
Cocoa's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal a different picture and positive skills as they build trust.
Original Referral information: WE received an urgent call from a man who lived locally who could no longer keep Cocoa who he rescued privately 10 months ago.
Cocoa came into our Rescue on the 8th June 2021
Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB 18.01.19 Portsmouth
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
I had the pleasure of meeting Cocoa with Lynne this morning. Clearly she has built a bond with Lynne and looks to her for reassurance. She is very unsure of life at the moment and needs time to find her feet. She is a dinky, little sweetheart who will thrive in the caring hands of RR staff and volunteers. Onwards and upwards Cocoa.
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
I too was lucky enough to meet lovely Cocoa today, very shy at first but she seemed keen to overcome her fears and make friends
I visited Cocoa regularly throughout the day today, my first and second visit she would not take treats from me so I threw them in, third and fourth visit this lovely girl had started to trust and was taking treats from my hand.
Finally I was lucky enough to enjoy a lovely stroll out with Lynne and Cocoa. I was amazed at how the further we walked the more confident this darling girl became, she did some proper rolling (in something rather questionable!!) some squirrel spotting and some just lovely exploring
This girl is going to do just amazing in the care of RR and oh how she will flourish
I visited Cocoa regularly throughout the day today, my first and second visit she would not take treats from me so I threw them in, third and fourth visit this lovely girl had started to trust and was taking treats from my hand.
Finally I was lucky enough to enjoy a lovely stroll out with Lynne and Cocoa. I was amazed at how the further we walked the more confident this darling girl became, she did some proper rolling (in something rather questionable!!) some squirrel spotting and some just lovely exploring
This girl is going to do just amazing in the care of RR and oh how she will flourish
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Ke
Forgot to menetion, sweet little Cocoa is way smaller than she appears in photos, she's actually rather dInky I'm super excited to get to know this wonderful girl
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
I met and walked Cocoa yesterday. She was very nervous when I entered her kennel, so I sat on the floor and let her come to me. After a few minutes (she wouldn’t take any treats) she came for some sniffs, then let me stroke the top of her head. Soon she was sitting beside, being fussed, then wanted her tummy rubbed.
Off we went for our walk, quite keen to get going. She was a little anxious to start with, then seemed to really enjoy being out. Beautifully behaved, no pulling on the leads, except when we came across squirrels!!! It was hot, so we went to the stream - she very tentatively had a little paddle, but no drink.
She is a sweet girl, and easy walk
Off we went for our walk, quite keen to get going. She was a little anxious to start with, then seemed to really enjoy being out. Beautifully behaved, no pulling on the leads, except when we came across squirrels!!! It was hot, so we went to the stream - she very tentatively had a little paddle, but no drink.
She is a sweet girl, and easy walk
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
Had a lovely walk with this beautiful girl on Thursday. She hadn't really met me before although I had offered her sausage which she had refused. So I went in and knelt quietly and she came to me and sniffed me, decided she would try the cheese I was offering and then sat beside me and lifted her paw so I could stroke her, which I did, then leads on and off we went. Cocoa is the sweetest little Staffie, a lovely dark honey brindle with a black tail, which is different and quite charming! There is no doubt that squirrels are her thing! She sees one and goes up on her hind legs squeaking! It's really funny. She's not very big and so her enthusiasm to get them is not at all difficult to manage. A lovely little girl
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
Cocoa was her normal adorable self yesterday. I went into her kennel and sat on the floor and she came straight up to me for a cuddle. This little girl is very affectionate. After a while we went for a long walk and Cocoa was beautifully behaved. The only thing that excited her was squirrels- definitely wanted to chase them.
Cocoa is an absolute pleasure to walk.
Cocoa is an absolute pleasure to walk.
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
I am fast falling in love with this beautiful little girl
So the first few times I met Cocoa she was rather shy and then slowly, slowly she has started to recognise me and now as I turn the corner and head for her kennel and call her name, there she is, right at the front of her kennel, big old smile and waggy tail love this beautiful girl
On Wednesday Cocoa was so very sweet, as I entered her kennel I decided to sit down and let her come to me, she decided that cuddles were very much in order, so gently she came to me and put her little head under my arm, quietly demanding cuddles, such a gentle girl.
Once out and about Cocoa comes alive, she absolutely adores her walks amd loses all her worries and is quite the squirrel spotter
Love this beautiful girl, I cannot wait to see her confidence continue to grow
So the first few times I met Cocoa she was rather shy and then slowly, slowly she has started to recognise me and now as I turn the corner and head for her kennel and call her name, there she is, right at the front of her kennel, big old smile and waggy tail love this beautiful girl
On Wednesday Cocoa was so very sweet, as I entered her kennel I decided to sit down and let her come to me, she decided that cuddles were very much in order, so gently she came to me and put her little head under my arm, quietly demanding cuddles, such a gentle girl.
Once out and about Cocoa comes alive, she absolutely adores her walks amd loses all her worries and is quite the squirrel spotter
Love this beautiful girl, I cannot wait to see her confidence continue to grow
Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
Cocoa was very happy to come out of her kennel with Clare today and that meant I got to meet this beauty - in fact beauty doesn’t do her justice, she is one stunning girl
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Re: Cocoa Staffie x Rottie DofB Jan 2019 Gatwick Kenns
I took beautiful cocoa for a lovely walk on Saturday accompanied by Jasper. Cocoa is starting to settle and come out of her shell now and she is a lovely sweet girl who just wants to be loved. Before she would allow us to get going she insisted on making a new friend, Katie and having a nice cuddle.
Cocoa walks very well on lead although you have a stay alert as given the chance she would be off after the squirrels . Cocoa is also a bit unsure around other dogs but when asked to come on she happily obliges and carries on her walk.
Cocoa really is a sweet girl and I’m sure it won’t be too long before she find her forever loving home
Cocoa walks very well on lead although you have a stay alert as given the chance she would be off after the squirrels . Cocoa is also a bit unsure around other dogs but when asked to come on she happily obliges and carries on her walk.
Cocoa really is a sweet girl and I’m sure it won’t be too long before she find her forever loving home