Author: amy tsai

Name: Lucky Fee: $700 Location: Vancouver

Approx Birthday: 05/01/2015 Sex:Female Breed: Poodle Weight: 7.4lbs Length (head to toe):  Height (chest to base of tail): Spayed/Neutered?: Yes

Special need: No Previous Injury:Hernia op

Food Type: Kibbles, Canned Food, Freshly Cooked Food Food Brand: Paul Newman Organic range canned food and biscuits and dried chicken Eating Habit: three times

Leash Manners: Great on leash just sometimes stops due to nervousness Current Walking Habit:Once a day Tolerates Crating?: Not known Potty Habit: Indoor, Outdoor, Occasionally pee indoors still learning to go exclusively outside. Basic Commands: None, Still learning but an eager learner! Ever been Alone in Home: Only without people

Kid Friendly: 4/5 Friendly. Does not actively approach and seek affection, but accepts them if it happens. Leaves when the children are being inappropriate and rude. Dog Friendly:4/5 Friendly. Does not actively approach and seek play, but accepts them if it happens. Leaves when the dogs are being inappropriate and rude and might bark or give threats if dogs do not give up, Does get nervous if dogs stay for too long but will shake off uncomfortableness after Cat Friendly: Not know but probably yes as very easy characterCurrently Lived with a Cat?: No Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?: Not known

Barking: 1/5 Rarely barks at all Chewing: 1/5 Does not chew at all Separation Anxiety: Does get uncomfortable being left alone – some scratching on doors in room she is in but does settle soon enough. Some urinating occasionally

Fear for Adult Men: 2/5 Friendly. Does not actively approach and seek affection, but accepts them if it happens., Friendly Fear for Strangers: 2/5 Friendly. Does not actively approach and seek affection, but accepts them if it happens. Fear for Traffic: 1/5 Very comfortable in walking on a busy street. No reactions even when walking pass busses, construction vehicles, or other large/loud motor devices

Activity Level: 1/5 Low energy – 15 – 30 minutes per day of exercise. Low intensity and low impact preferred Velcro Level:4/5 Cuddly – loves being petted, held, on people and sometimes actively seek cuddly. When the humans leave, can be content to be on couch for a period of time, then will go look for humans, Loves to be cuddled and stroked but does not often actively seek cuddling Prey Drive:Not known

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Lucky was rescued in Central Taiwan from an owner who neglects her and lets her roam outdoors. When the rescuer drove by her home in May 2021, she almost hit Lucky because the was running towards the meridian in a panic. The rescuer parked her car and got Lucky; she was not only emaciated, but had extreme matted hair everywhere. She also had some fleas on her. The owner claimed that they groomed Lucky weekly and feeds her well. Looking towards where the owner called Lucky’s home, it was a molded cardboard box with no coverage. Her food bowl was dirty and she had no access to water. The owners decided to surrender Lucky to avoid an animal cruelty investigation.

In the rescuer’s home where Lucky stayed with the 26 other dogs and 3 cats, Lucky was shy but very cuddly. She is not walked regularly in the foster’s home in Taiwan and was accustomed to using pee pads.

After arriving in Vancouver, she is walked regularly and encouraged to potty outdoors. She tends to potty indoors or hold her poop in the first week until she relaxes. Currently, she needs to know there is someone present at the moment as she settles in but very calm easy demeanour. Lucky will be best fit in a home where she can enjoy attention from her family all the time and can have the patience to get through her decompression period. Please submit an adoption application to meet Lucky! [/post_text_body]

Adoption Application

Name: Ruby Fee: $750 Location: Vancouver

Approx Birthday: 4/1/2021 Sex:Female Breed: Not sure Weight: 30 kg Length (head to toe): 26 inches Height (chest to base of tail): 24 inches Spayed/Neutered?: Yes

Special need: No Previous Injury: No

Food Type: Kibbles Food Brand: Various Eating Habit: twice

Leash Manners: Heels Current Walking Habit: Tolerates Crating?:Not sure Potty Habit: Outdoor, Pee pads Basic Commands: Sit, Down, Paw, Touch, Place Ever been Alone in Home: Only without people

Kid Friendly: 4/5 Not lived with children but can be petted and hugged happily. She’s excitable so may not be suitable for children too young. Dog Friendly: 5/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek play. Does not get put off by rude actions from puppies or dogs. Understands social cues and leaves the dogs that don’t want to play alone. If being attacked, can appropriately standup for self and leave safely Cat Friendly: 5/5 Very Friendly. Can snuggle with cats. Does not react or will give space if the kitty runs away or hits them, Grew up with cats Currently Lived with a Cat?: No Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?:Not sure

Barking: 2/5 Alert barks sometimes if something is really out of place. Usually once or twice and stops on their own Chewing: 4/5 Chews everything but can introduce substitute and is equally happy chewing an antler and/or the walls Separation Anxiety: 1/5 No reaction and secure

Fear for Adult Men: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Fear for Strangers: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Fear for Traffic: 2/5 Jumps slightly when encountering large and loud vehicles and/or devices. Recovers within 10 minutes.

Activity Level: 3/5 Medium energy – needs at least 2 hours per day of combination of intense exercise and leisure walks Velcro Level: 4/5 Cuddly – loves being petted, held, on people and sometimes actively seek cuddly. When the humans leave, can be content to be on couch for a period of time, then will go look for humans Prey Drive: 2/5 Low prey drive – runs around sometimes for fun but it is for the love of running and playing and not to kill

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Ruby is a confident puppy that is still exploring the world. She roamed the streets for six months before the locals captured and spayed her. She is marked with a clip on her right ear. She enjoys human companions so much that she often seeks your attention. She also is pretty well socialized and is polite and playful with other dogs. She will best fit with a family looking to add a paw-friend for their dog. Her personality is calm, collected, and goofy. She loves to stroll in the park, roll in mud and anything that stinks. She compensates for her goofiness by returning lots of kisses and googly eyes. She lived in a small rural town with her loving foster Mom before she came to Vancouver, and now she is learning to live with the city noise. Her new foster parents are making significant progress by bombarding her with delicious chicken treats at walks, and it’s working!

Since Ruby is very tall, she will be tempted by the food or toys left on your counters. She will need a careful and organized owner who can clear all temptations, otherwise, she can chew your belongings and steal leftover food before you know it.
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Adoption Application

Name: Mooncake Fee: $700 Location: Vancouver

Approx Birthday: 1/1/2016 Sex:Female Breed: Schnauzer Weight: 18 lbs Length (head to toe): 19 inches Height (chest to base of tail):14 inches Spayed/Neutered?: Yes

Special need: Light cataract on left eye Previous Injury: Mammary gland tumour –

Food Type: Kibbles Food Brand: Go! Sensitivities Limited ingredient grain free salmon Eating Habit: twice

Leash Manners: Heels, stops abruptly when distracted Current Walking Habit:3 times a day Tolerates Crating?:yes Potty Habit: Outdoor, still in training Basic Commands: Sit Ever been Alone in Home: Only without people

Kid Friendly: 5/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Does not get put off by rude actions, actively approaches – has only come into contact with a handful of kids. Dog Friendly:5/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek play. Does not get put off by rude actions from puppies or dogs. Understands social cues and leaves the dogs that don’t want to play alone. If being attacked, can appropriately standup for self and leave safely, very friendly. will approach dogs but doesn’t know quite how to play. prefers to observe. Cat Friendly: unsure – haven’t been tested Currently Lived with a Cat?:No Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?:No

Barking: 1/5 Rarely barks at all Chewing: 2/5 Chews when occasionally when bored and enjoys chewing toys or chewing treats.Separation Anxiety: no separation anxiety when human leaves but has always been at home with another dog.

Fear for Adult Men: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Fear for Strangers: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection. Fear for Traffic: 2/5 Jumps slightly when encountering large and loud vehicles and/or devices. Recovers within 10 minutes.

Activity Level: 2/5 Medium low energy – needs at least an hour per day of exercise. Low intensity and low impact exercises are okay Velcro Level:4/5 Cuddly – loves being petted, held, on people and sometimes actively seek cuddly. When the humans leave, can be content to be on couch for a period of time, then will go look for humans Prey Drive:2/5 Low prey drive – runs around sometimes for fun but it is for the love of running and playing and not to kill, has not been tested with other small animals really

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Mooncake is the sweetest pup ever. You wouldn’t know that she is a rescue when you meet her because she is so loving and happy. She has the kindest eyes that when you look at her, she stares right into your soul and melts your heart. She has no problem going up to strangers and dogs alike – she greets all with the cutest tail wag. Mooncake is very playful and loves her toys so much that she will often keep herself preoccupied. She likes her space (preferably on the edge of a bed or couch) but loves to cuddle with her human just as much.

She is working on her potty training at the moment. She has gotten really good at holding it; however, she still does not know how to let her human know when she needs to go. She will need a good schedule to keep her on track. She is pretty good on leash although she does get distracted easily by just about anything and will abruptly stop.

Mooncake is a very social dog so she would love a home with someone home often or with a doggy companion. This girl will always greet you with the happiest tail wag and grunt! She will make a great addition to any family.
Mooncake does have skin allergies related to diet, specifically chicken. Even on the salmon diet, there is still some itching/licking of the paws but not nearly as much as before. Her ears also need attention as she does have a tendency to get ear infections – will need to clean often.
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Adoption Application

Name: Chili Fee: $700 Location: Vancouver

Approx Birthday: 7/1/2020 Sex:Male Breed: Beagle Weight: 20kg Length (head to toe): 60cm Height (chest to base of tail):50cm Spayed/Neutered?: Yes

Special need: No Previous Injury: Missing left front paw

Food Type: Kibbles Food Brand:  Eating Habit: twice

Leash Manners: No issues  Current Walking Habit:Twice a day Tolerates Crating?: Potty Habit: Outdoor Basic Commands: None Ever been Alone in Home: 

Kid Friendly: 5/5 Not lived with children but interacts well when tested with stranger children. He is not regularly with children at the current Vancouver foster Dog Friendly: 5/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek play. Does not get put off by rude actions from puppies or dogs. Understands social cues and leaves the dogs that don’t want to play alone. If being attacked, can appropriately standup for self and leave safely Cat Friendly: 4/5 Lived with foster feral cats in Taiwan Currently Lived with a Cat?:No Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?: No

Barking: 1/5 Rarely barks at all Chewing: 1/5 Does not chew at all Separation Anxiety: Hasn’t been alone at the foster home. But should be ok

Fear for Adult Men: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection.Fear for Strangers: 1/5 Very Friendly. Actively approach and seek affection.Fear for Traffic: Hasn’t been exposed to heavy traffic

Activity Level: 1/5 Low energy – 15 – 30 minutes per day of exercise. Low intensity and low impact preferredVelcro Level:5/5 Extremely cuddly – loves being petted, held, and on people and actively seek it. Even when the humans leave, the dog follows everywhere and demand cuddling Prey Drive:2/5 Low prey drive – runs around sometimes for fun but it is for the love of running and playing and not to kill

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The rescuer went to the Sun Moon Lake in Central Taiwan on April 5th and that is when she saw Chili in the scooter parking lot. He was malnourished, extremely underweight with ribs showing. The rescuer noticed that Chili was missing a front paw. The lot attendant told the rescuer that they have already called the shelter to pick up the dog. Because Chili is so tamed and loving, the rescuer thinks he was dumped onto the street by someone. Chili is extremely friendly too people, dogs, children, even cats. He is also very friendly and cuddly! In the Vancouver foster, he is the sweetest boy that everyone loves! Chili deserves a beautiful home who can give him as much as attention as possible. 

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Adoption Application

Name: Chip Fee: $750 Location: Vancouver

Approx Birthday: 6/1/2018 Sex:Male Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog Weight: 23kg Length (head to toe): 75cm  Height (chest to base of tail): 65 cm Spayed/Neutered?: Yes

Special need: Spring allergy Previous Injury: No

Food Type: Kibbles Food Brand: Acana Eating Habit: Twice a day

Leash Manners: Heels, Pulls, sometimes barks at dogs and children, curious/cautious with people when in closed space such as elevator Current Walking Habit: 2-3 times a day Tolerates Crating?: Yes Potty Habit: Outdoor Basic Commands: Sit, Paw, no, go (back/away), go inside (kennel) Ever been Alone in Home: Without Dogs or People

Kid Friendly: 3/5 Manageable but has defensive reactions including barking or snarling when children act like children, but walks away without further reactions. Generally dislikes children and want to be away from them. Dog Friendly: 4/5 Friendly. Does not actively approach and seek play, but accepts them if it happens. Leaves when the dogs are being inappropriate and rude and might bark or give threats if dogs do not give up Cat Friendly: don’t know Currently Lived with a Cat?:No Difference in Treating Indoor/Outdoor Cat?: don’t know

Barking: 3/5 Alert barks but can be stopped. This includes barking at pedestrians/dogs/animals that cross the window or mailmen, and visitors but can be stopped verbally or within a minute. Chewing: 2/5 Chews when occasionally when bored and enjoys chewing toys or chewing treats. Separation Anxiety: 1/5 No reaction and secure

Fear for Adult Men: 3/5 Gets curious and comes near to sniff strangers. ok if the person is still but if the person tries to approach or pet him, he becomes defensive(usually growls and back up). Fear for Strangers: 3/5 Gets curious and comes near to sniff strangers. ok if the person is still but if the person tries to approach or pet him, he becomes defensive(usually growls and back up) Fear for Traffic: 2/5 Jumps slightly when encountering large and loud vehicles and/or devices. Recovers within 10 minutes.

Activity Level: 2/5 Medium low energy – needs at least an hour per day of exercise. Low intensity and low impact exercises are okay Velcro Level: 3/5 Somewhat cuddly but is independent. Enjoys being petted, head, on people. If seeking for affection, the request is polite and subtle. If the humans leave, does not actively seek attention. Will leave if had enough. Prey Drive:2/5 Low prey drive – runs around sometimes for fun but it is for the love of running and playing and not to kill

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Chip was rescued together with his siblings in a garbage disposal field in Taiwan and were left to die. After the rescuer took them in, Chip and his siblings flourished in a multi-dog environment. His siblings and himself were subsequently adopted at around 8 months of age in the Lower Mainland. After his adopter grew the family, Chip could not adapt to the family life with a toddler and was returned to CooGo in November. 

Chip takes time to get secure with new people/owners/places. He forms a strong bond if he is given enough space and time in the beginning. He needs an experienced handler, preferably one with village dog or Formosan handling experience. A gentle guidance without forcing is helpful. Understanding his needs and following his pace is important to prevent unpleasant behaviours. 

Although Chip is able to adapt to a sedentary lifestyle, Formosans are smart breeds that need lots of mental and physical stimulation. He will do best in a home that enjoys outdoor exercises. Please submit a no obligation adoption application to schedule a meet and greet! 

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Adoption Application

[post_text_body]Kiwi is just like the taste of the fruit kiwi, beautiful, sweet, and unique. Her shiny smooth coat is as attractive as it looks! She gets compliments wherever she goes and she just enjoys that shower of attention! Kiwi is sociable, affectionate, and approachable. Kiwi was part of the TNR program and was for some reason returned to an unfamiliar area. Because of her temperament, the foster mother decided to take her in and find her a forever home. She is still in training on her eating etiquette with a slow feeder, and have just started her crate train. Being a smart 7 month old Formosan Mountain Dog mix, we are sure she can master the skills in no time! Weighing at around 11.5kg at the moment, she will likely grow up to medium size, of slim and athletic build and up to 20kg. As a Formosan Mountain Dog cross, Kiwi will shed minimally, but needs a bath as frequent as once a week as they have an oily coat. Because of the athletic nature of the breed, Kiwi will fit best in a family with a somewhat active lifestyle.[/post_text_body]

Adoption Application

[post_text_body]Mike’s an active, athletic, and gentle 20kg Formosan Mountain Dog looking for his forever companion! He is very sociable with dogs, kids, people, and gentle with smaller dogs. At the age of 10 months old, he’s ready to take on any challenges ahead of him! Mike was very skinny when he was found under a car. Because he was cold, very scared and hungry, he whined loudly that the rescuer quickly found him. He was so handsome, that he got adopted very quickly, but the story didn’t end there. He was found on the street again. When the original owner was contacted, they claimed that Mike just ran away, and that they didn’t want him anymore. Being a Formosan Mountain Dog, Mike has sheds minimally and will grow up to a medium size dog slightly smaller than a lab. He is now 20kg and will likely grow up to 25kg. Because he is athletic, he will fit best in a family that can meet up with his activity demands.[/post_text_body]

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