If a film was to be made about Coco’ life, George Clooney would take the starring role. After all, the similarities are obvious and it would need a tough but sensitive actor to bring it to life. In the depths of winter, a pup drags himself a quarter of a mile into an abandoned house, his back broken and upon hearing his pain, a passerby happens to stop by. Despite severe injuries to his spine (most likely caused by a blow with a broom or mop) resulting in complete paralysis of the lower part of his body and several ilife-threatening infections, Coco has never blamed humans for his misfortune. He wears his heart on his nose for everyone to see.
Coco Loco (I felt Coco was too effeminate) came to me as a foster dog in 2014, a few months after Mo Cridhe. I never intended to adopt him but finding the right owner wasn’t going to be easy because of his disability. As with Mo, I was fortunate enough to have someone make him a bespoke set of wheels and with his new ‘partner in carts’, off whizzing around. He was offered a home within the year by my best friend but it wasn’t to be, Coco hated being left alone – something he never needed to worry about at mine. Against Tony’s wishes, I decided to keep him and as always Tony fell in love with Coco Loco. And Coco Loco fell in love with Mo, even if this isn’t entirely reciprocated!
Coco ‘George Clooney’ Loco is an abuse survivor and as with many rescues, some things bring back bad memories. In the first few months, he would scream if I picked up a mop or broom quickly and needed constant reassurance but he never showed any animosity towards people. As with Mo, I made the decision early on not to go through extensive surgery. He is as fit as any dog, even without the use of his back legs.
Coco Loco is a very sensitive soul, a homebody who loves nothing better than to curl up on his bed especially when it is cold outside. He loves attention, clawing your legs is the best way to get this as those who have met him will dictate. A dog with the heart of a lion, the bark of a seal and the tenacity of a badger is our Coco. The little pup who had the will to keep going when the odds were against him, George Clooney would be proud of the mention…..
Widow plus woofs 