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Whether you call him by his real name, Cooper, or use one of his affectionately bestowed aliases (Cooper the Trooper, Coops, Bubs), this is one handsome beagle mix who deserves to receive 鈥� finally 鈥� his happily ever after.
鈥淐ooper has been in care for a while 鈥� over six months 鈥� and struggles to find a home,鈥� says Cassi MacDonald with L.E.A.S.H. Animal Welfare Society in Maple Ridge, B.C. 鈥淗e came to us with some baggage from an abusive past when he was very young. He has been in rehab while he's worked with multiple trainers, and learned that not all humans are bad.鈥�
Recognizing his breed鈥檚 incredible capacity to work, Cooper鈥檚 foster mom has been taking him to scent-work class with his foster sister, Tessie, once a week, where he practises 鈥渉unting鈥� for treats 鈥� and has a blast doing it. According to MacDonald, an adopter who would be willing to continue with these classes 鈥� and even, at some point, consider letting Cooper compete 鈥� would be a dream come true.
鈥淚n order to help him continue to learn to trust people, an experienced home that is willing to participate in a few obedience classes is a must,鈥� she says. 鈥淒on't worry, Cooper knows all of his manners 鈥� this is just to help him bond with his new owner and to become even more confident.鈥�
That said, Cooper, who is only a year-and-a-half old and has many happy years ahead of him, is seeking a home without any young children. While he likes most of the kids he鈥檚 met, he can be wary of quick movements that, to him, may signal danger. An adult-only home would suit him perfectly, particularly if it included a permanent doggy playmate (though this is definitely not a deal-breaker).
鈥淗e has an incredible capacity to love and has grown leaps and bounds while he's been in care,鈥� MacDonald says. 鈥淭hat being said, we are looking for an experienced, patient home that will give Cooper the stability he needs. Cooper is an incredible dog and will make someone very happy 鈥� he is adored by everyone that meets him and is a true testament to resiliency.鈥�
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