Coconut

About Coconut

“Hi friends! I’m Coconut, just like the delicious fruit! I’m a fluffy white Bichon, perfectly matching my namesake. I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous when I first arrived. I came with my friend Kodiak (who looks a lot like me), but the vets determined we weren’t actually bonded and would thrive better in separate areas of the sanctuary. Since then, I’ve made tons of progress and now happily accept pets from people, which I used to shy away from. I’m also getting along great with all my new pup friends. I’m still learning some normal dog things, but with the support of my roomies, I’m making strides every day! Now, my next challenge is finding a Geezer Guardian who understands me. Think it could be you? Let’s meet and see if we click!”

Sponsor Part of Coconut's Care

Hi, Future Geezer Guardian!

Our primary goal at OFSDS is to find lifelong placements for senior dogs where they can live the remainder of their lives as a part of a family. Most of our Old Friends that you see at the Sanctuary are available through our forever foster program.

Through sponsorships, donations, and grants, we provide medical care and basic needs to the dogs living in forever foster homes.

Being a Geezer Guardian to an Old Friend is different than fostering for other rescues in that we hope that our Guardians will be forever homes for the remainder of their Geezer’s life. Geezer Guardians must be within 100 miles of Mt. Juliet, TN, as we expect our Old Friends to continue seeing our in-house veterinarian. If you live outside our 100-mile radius and would like to adopt a senior dog, we recommend contacting your local shelter as there are many senior dogs in need of loving retirement homes. You may also consider sponsoring an Old Friend by clicking “Sponsor” on that Old Friend’s profile page!

Because our main goal is to place senior dogs in safe, lifetime homes, we do not charge any fees. For more information or to apply to be a Geezer Guardian, click here.