Applicants for Cocoa MUST be very familiar with the breed, and familiar with senior dog care.  Please read his bio below, and know that we will not make any exceptions to what he requires.

Paws Crossed Dog Rescue serves the Eastern Panhandle of WV and nearby areas.  Please read ADOPTION INFO on the left side of the website to learn about our adoption application process.

Cocoa comes to us because his owner passed away.  He's almost 12 years old.  He's not great with other dogs and has never been around a cat, so we're saying no cats.  He is a purebred Standard Poodle with some arthritis issues, for which he takes medication and a supplement. He needs a step to get in and out of a vehicle, but rides well.

He is very much a 1-person dog, and takes his job of protecting his human very seriously.  He will absolutely require a secure, fenced-in yard.  There will be no exceptions or negotiation regarding this.  We do not adopt to homes that use any style of underground or electric fencing.  Cocoa needs a calm, quiet household.  No kids.  He may nip/bite at strangers. He is house trained.

Preference will be given to previous owners of Standard Poodles.  His previous owner was a single female, and we'd like to find a home just like his previous one.

Read ADOPTION INFO on the left before submitting an adoption application.

Email inquiries can be made to PawsCrossedDogRescue@yahoo.com