09/04/2026
Town of Tonawanda — COCO IS HOME! 🐾❤️Coco escaped through the fence at her home almost three weeks ago, and what followed was a long, heartbreaking journey for her family.Family members and friends tried everything they could to catch her, but Coco just kept moving and hiding. She eventually showed up at the DuPont plant, both in the parking lot and on the other side of the fence inside the plant. Security would spot her, but the moment they looked in her direction, Coco would run.We were given permission to set up a camera, feeding station, and trap in the parking lot, but Coco never returned. Days would go by between sightings, and every day without knowing where she was became more stressful for her family.Then, finally, the family received a call from an out-of-state number. A woman who worked at the GM plant next to DuPont had spotted Coco. She gave her food and water. Then came a couple more sightings from two men who also worked at the GM plant. They were seeing Coco, and most importantly, she was eating.That food and water made all the difference. It gave Coco a reason to stay in the area instead of continuing to move.After nearly three weeks, we finally felt like we had Coco in the position we needed her to be in so that we could safely trap her.But once again, we had to go through the proper channels and get permission to enter the property and set everything up. That process takes time, and while we understand that these things have to be done the right way, it can be incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking for families who are waiting, knowing their dog is right there.Today, Mark, DCO for the Town of Tonawanda, met up with one of our volunteers and got us right into the plant. Mark helped us set up the camera and trap.One of our contacts there was a woman named Karen, and she was absolutely amazing. She told us that if we needed anything, just let her know. She said we could come and go as needed to help get Coco safely home.And then came the moment we had been waiting for. ❤️It took about three hours, but Coco finally showed up at the trap. Not long after, she walked right in, got her food, and...THE REST IS HISTORY! 🐾❤️TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!We cannot thank the workers at the GM plant enough for spotting Coco and, most importantly, giving her the food and water she needed to keep her in that area. You may never know just how important what you did was, but you helped bring Coco home.To Karen, Mark, Town of Tonawanda DCO , the workers at GM, Coco’s family, and everyone who helped along the way — THANK YOU!It took almost three weeks, patience, teamwork, permission, persistence, and a whole lot of heart.But tonight, Coco is finally where she belongs.WELCOME HOME, COCO! 🐾❤️🏡Another lost dog safely home.Another family reunited.**Another reminder that when everyone works together, amazing things can happen.