Meet Coconut.

Amherst, MA · 8 years 1 month · Dutch Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Oct 7, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 16, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Coconut! A loving eight-year-old Dutch Shepherd/German Shepherd mix currently in Portland, OR, whose essence is gentle devotion wrapped in a beautiful tan brindle coat, expressive ears, and big, soulful eyes. At 55 pounds, Coconut is a medium-sized girl who loves being close to her people! Snuggling is high on her list of favorite activities, but she is equally happy heading out for a neighborhood walk, hike, or beach date. Tug of war, chew treats, and puzzles keep her entertained, while blueberries, apples, and cucumbers make especially exciting snacks! Coconut is house-trained, crate trained, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. She has completed formal obedience training and knows sit, down, shake, high five, park it, leave it, and let's go! She is comfortable being left alone for short periods, enjoys car rides, and does well during veterinary and grooming visits. She also does very well boarding at her veterinary clinic and has comfortably stayed there for up to a week, making her a seasoned guest when her family needs to travel. She previously had surgery on both knees following a ligament injury and has had no related issues since. Coconut is wonderfully affectionate with people and grew up around children. Calm, respectful, school-age children and older would be suitable companions for her. She can be anxious, particularly around many dogs, and the mail carrier may inspire some enthusiastic barking. Most importantly, Coconut needs to be the only pet in her new loving home. She has a history of resource guarding and has had serious altercations with a dog she currently lives with. Coconut has never bitten a person. Cats have not been sufficiently assessed, so a pet-free home is needed. A calm, structured environment, thoughtful management around food and high-value items, and continued positive reinforcement and behavior support will help her thrive. A fenced yard is also required. Coconut is ready to share affection, adventures, sandy beach strolls, cozy snuggles, and those unforgettable ears with a caring family. Could Coconut be the devoted companion you have been hoping to welcome into your next chapter? To learn more about adopting Coconut, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com! Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

RescueGroups record ID: 22832735

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Most importantly, Coconut needs to be the only pet in her new loving home.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Most importantly, Coconut needs to be the only pet in her new loving home.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:25 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:25 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.