Pet of the Week: Mocha

Mocha is a super-sweet eight-year-old dog. Sadly, her elderly owner passed away and she found herself without a place to stay. Now she's at , patiently waiting for her new family to discover her.

She is good with other dogs but not so much with cats. Her next home should be feline free. Although Mocha has bit of arthritis, she gets around well. At 77 pounds, she needs to slim down just a bit; weight loss combined with daily exercise will keep her healthy and limber.

Mocha would be perfect for someone looking for a devoted and well-mannered companion. She is house trained, and her impressive house manners will allow her to be a nice fit into almost any household. She has an excellent temperament and is well behaved. She loves to play and would be a good fit for kids who are over the age of six years old. Mocha truly is a fantastic dog who will be cherished by her new owner.

While most of us may expect to outlive our pets, it’s important to arrange care for them as you would for the rest of your family. Through the Companion Legacy Program, Homeward Pet Adoption Center promises pets like Mocha, are well cared for while the center find them the best and most appropriate new home. For more information or guidance in arranging care for your pets, visit the website at www.homewardpet.org.

Homeward Pet Adoption Center in Woodinville is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter serving the Greater Seattle area. Homeward Pet cares for homeless animals from all over Washington state, whether surrendered by owners, transferred from other rescue organizations, or removed from shelters than euthanize.

For more than 20 years, staff, volunteers and supporters of Homeward Pet have given these animals a second chance through rescue, shelter, and adoption programs.

Homeward Pet Adoption Center is located at 18800 Woodinville-Snohomish Road in Woodinville. The shelter is open for visitors from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.