Meet Coco.

Camarillo, CA · 1 year 10 months · Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since May 14, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 27, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Coco is a young, energetic mix who has shown many positive qualities while in our care. Staff and volunteers consistently describe her as social, affectionate, playful, highly food motivated, and eager to engage with people she knows. She enjoys toys, fetch, training activities, and attention, and has participated appropriately in shelter playgroups with other dogs. She recently did very well in a brief foster home with multiple dogs and a cat.However, Coco also comes with a history of behavioral concerns in her previous home that make placement more challenging. Her former owners reported:- fearful and defensive behavior around some people, particularly children and unfamiliar situations, including lunging, barking, snapping- resource guarding behaviors in the home - conflict with another household dog and described Coco as needing slow, careful introductions to new people, animals, and environments.At the shelter, Coco has generally presented as social and manageable with staff, volunteers, and handlers, including during behavioral evaluations and is a star for dog introductions. Due to her behavioral history and specific needs, Coco is currently being recommended for rescue or experienced adopter or foster capable of providing structure, behavior support, appropriate management, and a predictable adult-oriented environment. She would likely do best in a home without young children or unstable social environments.Adopters: Come in daily 1pm-5:30pm or email Animal.Care@venturacounty.govFosters: Email VCAR.Foster@venturacounty.govRescues: Email VCAR.Rescue@venturacounty.gov

RescueGroups record ID: 22466694

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

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