Mocha

My story

Meet Mocha – A Gentle Soul with Special Needs Looking for an Adoptive or Permanent Foster Home Mocha is a 7-year-old spayed blue Great Dane with the softest heart and one of the most trusting, gentle temperaments you’ll ever meet. She truly adores people; whether you’re family or a brand-new friend, she greets everyone with quiet affection and complete trust. If you’re looking for a calm, loving companion who bonds deeply with her humans, Mocha is your girl. Considering all she’s gone through, as she was found wandering on the streets and had to have a couple of surgeries to remove some benign tumors, Mocha is incredibly sweet, mild-mannered, and emotionally tender. She enjoys gentle play, short games of tug or chasing a stuffy for a few minutes at a time, but she’s not overly energetic. She is happiest being near her people and soaking up love. While Mocha is wonderful with humans, she does not enjoy high energy, in-your-face dogs. Calm, respectful dogs with slow, structured introductions, especially senior, small or low-energy companions are welcomed. She gains confidence once she knows a dog. Due to her special needs, Mocha is currently residing in the Sanctuary. But what she truly deserves is a home, with a loving family that she can love in return. While we try to make her feel welcome and loved, the Sanctuary is still not a real home environment. We would love to see this girl with a couch or bed and family to call her own. To that end, we are seeking a permanent foster for Mocha. What does being a Permanent Foster home mean? The rescue is covering the cost of Mocha’s special food and meds, no matter where she lives. We are offering to put Mocha in a loving home with a family of her very own, while continuing to cover the extra expense her condition entails. She will legally still belong to the rescue, but for all practical purposes would be your dog. All you need to do is offer her the love, structure and watchfulness she is used to. Special Feeding NeedsMocha has a history of intestinal struggles, so her diet is extremely important. She does not need expensive prescription food, but she must remain on a very low-fat diet (5% fat or less).• She does best on soaked low-fat kibble (“mush”) paired with low-fat canned food• Food must be fully soaked for several hours or overnight• She currently eats 4–5 small meals per day• Most canned foods are too high in fat for her—only specific low-fat formulas are safe Because of her condition, Mocha needs a home that is committed to:• Careful food selection• Multiple daily feedings• Consistency and monitoring Home & Lifestyle Needs. Mocha requires a home where someone is present most of the day to maintain her feeding and potty schedule. Mocha is incredibly smart and resourceful, especially when food is involved, so secure food storage is a must!  The Ideal HomeMocha will thrive in a home that offers:• A calm environment• Low-energy, small or possibly no other dogs• A structured feeding routine• A flexible schedule for potty breaks• A family that understands medical management and is ready to continue her care The Heart of It AllMocha is truly one of a kind—a soft, soulful, deeply trusting dog who just wants to love and be loved. Her needs are unique, but so is the bond she offers in return. For the right home, Mocha will be an extraordinarily loyal, gentle, and devoted companion. If you have the time, patience, and heart to give this special girl what she needs, Mocha will give you everything she has in return. ##2627397##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Mocha, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.