Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue is an effort grounded in love, dedication and determination. The dream of establishing this rescue started back in 2000 when a very special dog, Coco, passed away unexpectedly at age 5. The loss inspired Coco’s owner, 12 year-old Ashley, to save other canine friends in his name. Ashley and Coco had been the best of friends and it is in his name that this endeavor lives on….

In late 2009, the dream started to become a reality. Now a nonprofit organization, CHDR is filing for 501 (c)3 status.
The goal of the rescue is to have a facility to house 20 dogs at a time, foster home placement, provide preventative and medical care, basic grooming needs, microchip and a warm and welcoming shelter until a forever placement is secured.

CHDR depends on private donations to function and rescue friends in need.


Director-Dogs: Ashley Van Ort

Phone: 651-303-0588
Email: ashley@cocosheartdogrescue.org