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Originally Annabelle and her brother Cocoa came to us in July 2024. Their previous owner decided that he did not want to deal with them anymore and drove them across town and dumped them down a dead-end street by the river. Annabelle and Cocoa were on their own for three weeks before we received the call to intervene. They finally wandered up the road a few miles and found help with the Hickman Creek neighborhood. They were covered in fleas and ticks when we got them. Thankfully the neighborhood had been sitting food out for them, so they were not too underweight.
Annabelle and Cocoa were adopted together fall of 2024. We received a sad message on January 1st, 2025, that the adopters wished to return them. They said their work schedule had changed to include some long hours and they believed that Annabelle and Cocoa still had too much puppy in them to be crated all day. So, once again, Annabelle and Cocoa have to suffer through another traumatic move. Yes, they are familiar with us and our pack, but make no mistake, changing homes and routines is very stressful for an animal.
We are seeking a home that can take in both Annabelle and Cocoa. They are littermates that have never been separated from one another. They relied on each other out in the wilderness to stay alive. They are an extremely bonded pair. Annabelle is spayed. She is up to date on her heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention. They have been tested for heartworms and 3 tick diseases and all came back negative. Both Annabelle and Cocoa are microchipped. Annabelle is a female, and she is spayed. Cocoa is a male, and he is neutered.
They both have so much love to give. Annabelle is definitely the more submissive of the two. She enjoys love and kisses from her human. Cocoa prefers to spend his time chewing on his hard Nylabone chew toys. They both still have some puppy in them and need time outside, in a fenced yard, to run off some energy. They both get along with other dogs and cats. The previous family had children. We are still unsure how they would do with smaller children, but their playfulness would have to be watched to prevent them from jumping up in excitement. Annabelle and Cocoa are excellent car riders. They are both housebroken and the previous adopters said that they were crate trained. We will be re-evaluating them to see new behaviors and triggers. They love keeping each other and their human's company.
We are willing to try a foster to adopt trial period with one of the dogs to see if they will be okay separated. The interested party has to be willing to bring the dog back to us if the separation does not work and either Annabelle or Cocoa resist the separation.
Originally Annabelle and her brother Cocoa came to us in July 2024. Their previous owner decided that he did not want to deal with them anymore and drove them across town and dumped them down a dead-end street by the river. Annabelle and Cocoa were on their own for three weeks before we received the call to intervene. They finally wandered up the road a few miles and found help with the Hickman Creek neighborhood. They were covered in fleas and ticks when we got them. Thankfully the neighborhood had been sitting food out for them, so they were not too underweight.
Annabelle and Cocoa were adopted together fall of 2024. We received a sad message on January 1st, 2025, that the adopters wished to return them. They said their work schedule had changed to include some long hours and they believed that Annabelle and Cocoa still had too much puppy in them to be crated all day. So, once again, Annabelle and Cocoa have to suffer through another traumatic move. Yes, they are familiar with us and our pack, but make no mistake, changing homes and routines is very stressful for an animal.
We are seeking a home that can take in both Annabelle and Cocoa. They are littermates that have never been separated from one another. They relied on each other out in the wilderness to stay alive. They are an extremely bonded pair. Annabelle is spayed. She is up to date on her heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention. They have been tested for heartworms and 3 tick diseases and all came back negative. Both Annabelle and Cocoa are microchipped. Annabelle is a female, and she is spayed. Cocoa is a male, and he is neutered.
They both have so much love to give. Annabelle is definitely the more submissive of the two. She enjoys love and kisses from her human. Cocoa prefers to spend his time chewing on his hard Nylabone chew toys. They both still have some puppy in them and need time outside, in a fenced yard, to run off some energy. They both get along with other dogs and cats. The previous family had children. We are still unsure how they would do with smaller children, but their playfulness would have to be watched to prevent them from jumping up in excitement. Annabelle and Cocoa are excellent car riders. They are both housebroken and the previous adopters said that they were crate trained. We will be re-evaluating them to see new behaviors and triggers. They love keeping each other and their human's company.
We are willing to try a foster to adopt trial period with one of the dogs to see if they will be okay separated. The interested party has to be willing to bring the dog back to us if the separation does not work and either Annabelle or Cocoa resist the separation.
What We Do
At Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary, we provide a safe and loving environment for dogs that no longer fit in society because of their medical conditions. Our approach is centered on compassion and care, as we prioritize the well-being of every dog in our care. We also work towards educating the public on animal care and providing assistance to those who need help caring for their pets. Our goal is to keep animals in their homes and out of shelters whenever possible.
Our History
The family that started Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary began rescuing animals in 2011. I, Charlee, founder and director of Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary and Rescue, worked with a local Stewart County rescue for 10 years. For the many years that I was with this rescue it seemed that most of the medical and senior cases came to my home. A lot of individuals do not want to take on a dog that already has issues. This year we decided to branch off and start a sanctuary dedicated to dogs with medical disabilities and senior dogs. We applied for and were granted 501c3 status. We specialize in taking in dogs that have medical disabilities and senior dogs. We have taken dogs in of all ages, from puppyhood to senior in age. We love them all. When we take in an animal it is for life. We have worked with several of the local rescues for many years. We do take in strays and abandoned dogs from our service area. Dogs that are deemed healthy by a licensed veterinarian are later adopted to loving families. We house in sanctuary dogs that are under 25 pounds. If a larger dog is in need of aid, we rely on a network of foster families.
What We Do
At Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary, we provide a safe and loving environment for dogs that no longer fit in society because of their medical conditions. Our approach is centered on compassion and care, as we prioritize the well-being of every dog in our care. We also work towards educating the public on animal care and providing assistance to those who need help caring for their pets. Our goal is to keep animals in their homes and out of shelters whenever possible.
Our History
The family that started Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary began rescuing animals in 2011. I, Charlee, founder and director of Voiceless Moments Dog Sanctuary and Rescue, worked with a local Stewart County rescue for 10 years. For the many years that I was with this rescue it seemed that most of the medical and senior cases came to my home. A lot of individuals do not want to take on a dog that already has issues. This year we decided to branch off and start a sanctuary dedicated to dogs with medical disabilities and senior dogs. We applied for and were granted 501c3 status. We specialize in taking in dogs that have medical disabilities and senior dogs. We have taken dogs in of all ages, from puppyhood to senior in age. We love them all. When we take in an animal it is for life. We have worked with several of the local rescues for many years. We do take in strays and abandoned dogs from our service area. Dogs that are deemed healthy by a licensed veterinarian are later adopted to loving families. We house in sanctuary dogs that are under 25 pounds. If a larger dog is in need of aid, we rely on a network of foster families.
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We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
