A second chance for Coco the sassy corgi

In June 2025, Yin Wen Choi and her partner Aaron Lau decided to adopt a corgi after seeing a Facebook post about Coco. Little did they know that their wishes for a corgi and a rescue dog would be fulfilled in one package. It turned out that the previous owner had surrendered Coco due to a condominium ban on pets. Upon adoption, the couple discovered that Coco had large kidney and gallbladder stones, which could indicate she had been suffering silently for some time.

With proper treatment, Coco recovered from her health issues, but adjusting to her new home was challenging. She initially suffered from mild separation anxiety and reactivity towards other dogs during walks. Training helped Coco improve, and she is now mostly composed. Despite occasional setbacks, her neighbours were initially put off by her loud barking, but now they see her as a transformed version of herself.

Coco has grown close to Lau, and she possesses a unique sassiness, including a signature side-eye and intense stares when she wants something. While she's toilet-trained, Coco occasionally pees in the living room when left alone, displaying her cheeky antics. Choi and Lau consider Coco a blessing, and she has brought comfort and companionship to their lives.

They hope that her story will encourage others to consider adoption, emphasizing that it's possible to bring change to a dog's life through time, patience, and training, regardless of the breed.