Aspen
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 11/2023
Weight: 51 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Seems to be
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Our Out of the Cold Rescue Effort was a great success in welcoming over 180+ animals to rescue from rural areas in North Dakota before the cold set in. These animals are all so deserving and thankful to get a second chance in finding a forever home of their own!
A Note from the Foster: Hi there! My name is Aspen, and I recently arrived at Coco’s Heart after a pretty big adventure. I’m so happy to be safe, warm, and surrounded by people who are helping me learn what it feels like to be loved. I’ve settled into my foster home quickly — soft blankets, yummy food, and playing with my new friends!
I’m a super sweet and affectionate girl who loves making friends. I adore my foster dog sibling and have been wonderful with their cat, too! I’m respectful, curious, and happy to share my space. I love meeting new people and am the sweetest girl. My foster family keeps saying how smart I am — I pick up routines fast, love learning new things, and will do just about anything for a treat!
I do great in my kennel, and am learning to walk nicely on a leash. I’m not overly jumpy or mouthy like a puppy— just a gentle soul who enjoys being included. Toys, chews, and cozy naps keep me busy when my humans are working or doing chores. And when it’s time to relax? I’m right there next to you, quietly soaking up all the love.
My big ears and sweet eyes get a lot of compliments — I guess I can’t help being cute! My tail wags often, especially when I’m praised or getting snuggles. I’m the kind of dog who just wants to make her people happy. I’d do great in many kinds of homes — I’m easygoing, social, and always ready to learn or explore.
I’d love to meet you and show you what a loving, loyal, and smart girl I am. I can’t wait to find a family to call my own 💛
Adoption Fee: $510 + 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 impulsivly 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!
