🐾 Top 10 Things That Scare Coco (Even If They Shouldn’t)

Coco has been through a lot in life. He’s braved a wrong diagnosis, IVDD, cage rest, and clawed his way back to full floofy glory.

But that doesn’t mean he’s fearless.
Oh no.
Coco’s list of fears is… unique.

Some things are fair. Others? Absolutely baffling.
So here they are – Coco’s Top 10 Most Terrifying Things (in no particular order because everything is equally dramatic when you’re Coco).

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🎆 1. Fireworks

Let’s start with the classic. Fireworks are loud, unpredictable, and sound like the sky is personally attacking your living room.

October and November? Don’t even talk to us. Coco will be under a blanket with noise-cancelling ears, thank you very much.

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🚧 2. Anything That Sounds Like Fireworks

You don’t need an actual firework to ruin Coco’s day.

Try:

• A car backfiring
• Builders hammering outside
• That horrible cupboard door that slams too enthusiastically

Basically, if it goes BANG, Coco’s survival instincts kick in and he’s off like a tiny puffball Usain Bolt.

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🎂 3. The “Happy Birthday” Song

This one remains a mystery.

You could walk into a room holding a birthday cake and singing your heart out… and Coco will vanish like a ghost in the wind.

We once attempted a party with cake, candles, and cheerful clapping.
Coco took one look, assessed the situation, and said:
“Absolutely not. Where is the silent cake? Why is everyone making mouth noises?!”

We now operate under a strict No-Singing Zone. Coco is the Party Police, and the verdict is in: parties are cancelled.

Or, at the very least… celebrated quietly. 🕯️

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🍾 4. The Sound of Bubbly

You think a cork popping is exciting?
Coco thinks it’s the start of the apocalypse.

But it’s not even the cork. Oh no.
He hears the foil being peeled and he’s already halfway down the hallway muttering about “unlicensed fizz activity.”

He says: “Pop the bubbly quietly. Or better yet… don’t.”

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💨 5. Minki When She Zoomies

Coco adores his sister Minki.
But when Minki enters Zoomie Mode in the garden, Coco makes a quick and tactical retreat.

She’s got speed. She’s got spins. She’s got energy Coco simply cannot endorse.

He loves her.
But he’s not getting flattened by her tailwind. Not today.

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🥚 6. Sylvie + Her Eggy Toy

Coco and Sylvie? Besties.
But Sylvie + Eggy Toy = Unpredictable Energy Surge.

She goes full turbo, like a gremlin on roller skates.
There’s barking. There’s charging.
There’s egg possession.

Coco’s response?
“Oh. She’s got that toy again. You know what? I think I left the oven on. In another house. In another dimension.”

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😱 7. Things That Weren’t There Before

A box in the hallway.
A new plant pot.
A suspicious-looking cushion that didn’t exist yesterday.

Coco will investigate. And by investigate, we mean bark at it until it confesses its crimes.

If it wasn’t there before, it’s immediately on the suspect list.

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🌬️ 8. People Blowing Things

Coco does not trust mouth wind.

Blowing out candles?
No.
Extinguishing a match with a dramatic puff?
Absolutely not.
Trying to cool your tea with a gentle little blow like you’re in a charming romcom?
Crimes. All of them.

It’s not just the fire stuff — even random acts of blowing are met with concern.
He sees you. You, with your mysterious breathy intentions.

To Coco, it’s all very strange.
Why are humans sending little gusts of wind into the world on purpose?
Why do you need to put the fire out with your face?
What is the endgame here?

He has one request:
Cease and desist all blowing.
The mouth wind has been logged. And Coco is watching. 👀

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🐱 9. Cats

You know who never makes a sound, appears from nowhere, and stares into your soul without blinking?

Cats.
And Coco wants no part of that cursed sorcery.

They move like shadows and smell like mischief. 10/10 not to be trusted.

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🩺 10. The V-E-T-S

We don’t say the word.
We don’t spell the word.
We don’t even think the word unless Coco is out of the house and wearing noise-cancelling headphones.

Because Coco knows.

That suspicious tone in your voice?
That overly casual “just popping out for a little walkie!” vibe?
That specific pair of shoes you only wear when there’s trouble afoot?

🚨 Red alert. Immediate sofa evacuation. Panic mode engaged. 🚨

And let’s be clear:
Coco’s fear of the V-E-T-S didn’t start after his whole back saga.
Oh no.
He’s been suspicious since day one.

He knew.
They’ve got devices.
They lift you up for no reason.
And they pretend it’s all fine while casually stealing your temperature. From… places.

Coco isn’t fooled. He is Chief Inspector of Sketchy Outings,
and he has the emotional range of a Regency heroine who’s just been told she must marry for duty, not love.

Try to say “check-up” and he’ll vanish into the upholstery like a Victorian ghost child.
Try to spell it and his ears twitch like satellite dishes.

He’s watching. He’s listening. And he is Not. Going. Quietly. 🐾

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🎖️ Honorable Mentions:

🧽 Grooming Appointments
They say it’s just a “tidy up.”
Coco says: “I came in fluffy and left smelling like a lemon. Justice for me.”

🪮 Brushes
The brush appears. Coco disappears.
Every. Single. Time.
He tolerates a gentle comb-through—only if snacks are involved and the snack-to-brush ratio is fair.

🛁 Baths
The betrayal of warm water.
He stands like a tiny, soggy statue of drama while you lather him up.
Shakespearean tragedy with bubbles.

🌊 The Sea
What even is this moving, wet thing?
Coco says: “Land was working fine, thanks.”
Beach walks: yes. Water near paws: no thank you.

💨 Windy Days
Leaves swirling? Weird noises? Random flying plastic bags?
Coco’s personal apocalypse.
He looks like he’s just spotted the end of days.

🪜 When Humans Bring In The Ladder
Suddenly a giant scary thing appears in the house.
Why? What? Who?
Coco’s face says it all: “Nope. I’m staying right here on my side of the sofa, thanks.”

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Coco may have a long list of fears, but he’s also the bravest little fluff in the world.
He’s been through the worst – and come out stronger.

So if he wants to bark at a balloon or flee from a foil wrapper, that’s fine by us. He’s earned his quirks.

We’ll keep the parties quiet.
We’ll drink our Prosecco silently.
And we’ll always, always make space for the brave little party police pup who keeps life interesting. 💛