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Check out Coco’s interview for www.thedogfiles.com as we support the Liberty Humane Society’s Bark in the Park event. Simply click on Coco’s sweet face for Episode #4.

Look for Coco the Love Dog on the Jumbo screen in the dog park in Times Square on June 19th for Purina's “LONG LIVE YOUR DOG” campaign (along with hundreds of others!), or you can watch the show online that day.

The July 27, 2007 Animal Fair featured an article about Coco living with canine diabetes. View the article here

The Feb/March 2007 issue of Dogs For Kids featured an article on Coco and Sue. View the article here.

The December 2006 issue of Child Magazine named Coco the Love Dog book and stuffed toy as a What’s Hot Now find. View the magazine page here

Press Releases

COCO THE LOVE DOG - TALES OF A PET THERAPY DOG FOR CHILDREN
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Praise for Coco The Love Dog…

"Coco and Sue are what Bide-A-Wee's pet therapy program is all about – the power of love between people and companion animals to comfort, to inspire and to bring joy to everyday life. Everyone deserves a Coco of their very own."

- Jane Englebardt,
President and CEO,
Bide-A-Wee Home Association

"Coco the Love Dog is the spiritual connection for children to the Human-Animal Bond experience. Her unconditional love motivates children to read"

-  Bash Dibra, International acclaimed animal
behaviorist, dog trainer to the Stars and author of
'StarPet: How to make your pet a star'

"Coco brings so much joy to the residents –there's a comfort that is palpable when she’s around."

-Gerry Logan, Director of Recreational Therapy, Rivington House

"Coco is an extremely well trained dog who is able to adapt to any situation, whether she's in a room with 700 children, meeting privately with a special child or attending a black tie event! She is never distracted from her mission."

-Linda Meaney, Director of Volunteers and Special Events,
New Alternatives for Children

"Coco is truly an Angel on Earth."

-Pastor, Rivington House

"Every living being is unique. The dog is especially tuned in to humans. Love them, understand them, they already understand and love you."

- Tippi Hedren, actress and animal advocate

Children Say this about Coco…

"Coco doesn’t have to do tricks or anything – she just loves us."
(Rose, 7)

"Coco's heart is very big!"
(Isabella, 7)

"Coco never runs out of kisses."
(Gillian, 6)

"Coco never gets mad or sad and always makes you feel glad!"
(Charley, 7)

"Coco squeals when I tickle her!"
(Alex, 4)

"Coco always wants to play and make me happy."
(Jordan, 6)