Coco, a pint-sized pooch, was left for dead when she was dumped in a bin in Spain about two years ago before being taken to a state-run kennel dubbed a ‘killing station’.
Luckily she was rescued by Jersey-based charity The Company of Dogs and was later re-homed by Islander Justine Coom, who has helped the Chihuahua-cross go on to live a life of luxury.
Coco, who used to be called Brigitte, now lives with Ms Coom and her husband Richard Harrison, and travels the world in private jets.
She has also holidayed in castles in France and villas in Italy and Monaco with the couple. The rescue dog was even introduced to Prince Albert of Monaco, who appeared in a selfie photo with the pet.
Ms Coom added that she and her husband planned their holidays around their dogs and said Coco loved flying and got her own seat when they go out for dinner.
And the dog’s new-found luxury lifestyle has even attracted the attention of the Times, which featured her story this week.
Ms Coom, managing director of wealth advisory firm Carte Blanche Ltd, told the national newspaper: ‘When I saw a picture of Coco I knew I had to give her a home. She was dumped in a roadside bin with her dog bed and bowl and was discovered by passers-by. The charity, The Company of Dogs, had foster carers in Spain who visit the killing stations and try to rescue dogs they think will be suitable to re-home. It’s where they found Coco, fighting for food among 40 other dogs.
‘She is the most grateful little rescue dog in the world and enjoys every second of her life,’ she said.
A spokeswoman for the Company of Dogs said: ‘Coco’s paws have not hit the ground yet after getting a selfie with Prince Albert of Monaco and having much better holidays than we do. We could not have found a better home for her.’
The Company of Dogs have helped to re-home hundreds of rescued dogs.
