Cooper 19-127
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At a Glance #19-127
| Golden Retriever | Born: January 2014 |
| Male | 70 lbs |
Status: Adopted
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Sunday, July 7, 2019
Cooper was a bit of a handful when he came into our care. Slowly but surely, he overcame his fears and anxieties, and realized that he was safe and loved. He came off all his anxiety medications and decided that being left alone with his foster brother wasn’t such a bad deal after all.
He turned into an amazing and lovable Velcro dog, and sure enough, the forever family meant just for him found him.
Cooper is settling in well with the amazing D family and is bonding with his fur brother, Brody, another RAGOM boy, who sounds as if he might have also earned the title of “handful” in his early days.
Cooper will spend his days running with his new brother in their big yard and will also enjoy walking, swimming, and going for boat rides with his new family. These people truly love their dogs, and I know that Cooper will have one spectacular life!
I love and miss you, Cooper, but know that you have found the best that life has to offer. Thank you to all the RAGOM folks that helped him along the way, and thank you, D family, for bringing him into your wonderful home!
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Cooper and I were so honored to learn that he has his very own sponsor! We, too, hope that he soon finds his "golden home forever," and want to thank his donor and their donation in honor of their Golden Oscar Smith, for their kindness and generosity! It's because of people like you that RAGOM can continue to care for so many needy dogs, and we truly appreciate it.
Cooper had an amazing long weekend with temporary fosters, and I'd love to share their update below. I'd also like to thank them for bringing Cooper in for a much-needed grooming. If you thought he was handsome before, take a look at this stunning dog now! Thanks to the J family for all that they've done and continue to do for Cooper!
"We had the pleasure of sitting for Cooper 19-127 for several days. He had free roam in our house for up to 4 hours and did just fine without any incident. He does not resource-guard toys or his food. He loves his toys and to chase balls, or just get the zoomies and run around in our fenced backyard.
"He is a counter-surfer and will help himself if there is any food left on the counter, so we made sure the counters were clear. He likes to be with his people and loves to roll on his back for belly rubs. He is a Velcro dog and follows wherever his people are.
"He has a lot of energy when he walks in the door after being away. We ignore his anxiousness when coming in, and once he is calm, we greet him and he remains nice and calm.
"Cooper doesn't really bark much. He doesn't like the vacuum cleaner. He will get on the bed when it's time for bed, but then doesn't stay, as he likes to sleep on the floor, even though we had a cozy dog bed for him.
"He knows commands like 'sit' and comes when his name is called. He walked well on a leash every morning for 30-45 minutes with our resident dog without pulling.
"Cooper is just a very sweet dog who just wants to be loved and gives love back. I think he would do best in a fenced yard and ideally have another dog to play with."
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Please join me in welcoming stunning Cooper to RAGOM!
Cooper was surrendered to RAGOM as his family's son was going to be undergoing major surgery in the near future, and they felt it would be difficult and unfair to keep Cooper confined during the son's long recovery. I would like to assure them that I will do my best to find Cooper the loving forever home that he needs and deserves.
Cooper is a 5-year-old, 70-pound boy. After a visit to the vet, he is now up to date on shots, microchipped, and on preventatives. He has a rather severe ear infection which is being treated with antibiotics, and he will be neutered within the next few weeks.
Cooper also has a seizure history and has had one seizure since coming into my care approximately 2 weeks ago. He has now been placed on an anti-seizure medication called Zonisamide, and we will continue to monitor his seizure situation.
Cooper is completely house-trained and has had no accidents in the house since coming into our care. He loves to go for walks, though walking in a straight line is still a bit of a work in progress! He has had no issues with any of the dogs we have met on our walks, and gleefully greets them all like his long-lost best friends.
He loves our resident dog, Buddy, perhaps a little too much at this point, but is smart enough to read Buddy's signs and back off when told to. He knows basic commands and appears to be a very intelligent boy that would highly benefit from more training.
Cooper has slept perfectly through the night since his very first day with us, and though he would love to sleep on our bed, he has relocated without complaint when asked to do so. He absolutely loves cuddling and relaxing on our couch and chairs.
Cooper has been exhibiting some anxiety in the home, and we are hopeful that this will diminish as the process of settling in continues. The vet has also placed him on short-term Xanax in order to help him through his adjustment.
I work from home, so he has not been left for very long periods of time, but he is particularly having a lot of difficulty when we leave the house. In order to keep both the dog and the house safe, we have been attempting to crate him for short periods of time and hope that this process will slowly become a bit smoother.
Our boy is a very exuberant and high-energy dog, so he will need an active, loving family that is willing to exercise him, play with him, train him, and direct his mind to more appropriate behavior.
Though it could change, I feel at this point in time that he should go to a home with children over the age of 5, as he could easily knock very small children over. I think Cooper has the ability to become the perfect family dog, as long as he has dog-savvy parents and kids willing to work with him.
Regarding fences, we do not have a fenced yard and will not be requiring one for him, as long as his new family has a solid plan for keeping him safe. That being said, he was recently at another RAGOM foster's home for an overnight and had the absolute time of his life letting out his energy in her beautifully fenced yard, so that would be a definite plus in any future family.
Though we have had some bumps to work through, this is not unexpected from a dog leaving the only family he has ever known and coming into a completely different household.
The bottom line is that Cooper is a very good boy, and he is affectionate, sweet, and incredibly loving. He deserves a forever family that can work with him to help him become all the dog he can be, and I'm proud to be able to help him find his perfect home.
Please check back as Cooper’s journey continues!
