There are usually not many dogs on this planet like Cooper.

The American foxhound was born on a pet farm “with out a neck,” and was by no means anticipated to thrive. A number of of his vertebrae have been compressed and fused collectively whereas he was within the womb.

Now two years outdated, Cooper’s uncommon situation isn’t holding him again, even when it means he has to show his total physique to look behind himself.

Cooper was rescued in 2017 when animal management officers in Halifax, Virginia, discovered him close to a pet mill. Simply two months outdated on the time, he was taken to Minnetonka-based Secondhand Hounds.

The officers that rescued Cooper assume he might need been deserted due to his uncommon situation. He struggles to stroll round for prolonged durations of time, and along with his backside finish positioned a distance up his again, it’s tough for him to defecate. When SecondhandHounds picked Cooper up, they knew their work was reduce out for them.

Cooper was handled for ear mites, worms and a hernia. He additionally wanted surgical procedure so he may poop correctly. Making issues worse, the primary residence Cooper was positioned in didn’t work out. As tough as it could have been for the dog, he couldn’t maintain from chasing the household’s cats.

Fortunately, his subsequent choice labored out.

Elly and Andy Keegan, mother and father to dogs Skylar, 13, Tuva, 4, and Waylon, 3, turned out to be an ideal match for Cooper.

“I’m fortunate to have the help of Secondhand Hounds and the proper atmosphere for a particular wants dog,” Elly stated. “That’s to not say we don’t have incidences. A couple of months after he got here he had a fall and fractured his neck in 5 locations.”

Cooper’s backbone has been stored freed from an infection with a daily course of antibiotics. He can go to the toilet by himself, and is having fun with as a lot of his freedom as he can. He’s additionally a small superstar on social media, despite the fact that he might not understand it.

“It’s laborious as a result of he can’t go for lengthy walks and may’t spend numerous time on laborious surfaces,” Elly stated. “He needs to be on smooth floor like grass or carpet.

‘However he’s nonetheless the happiest dog.”

Cooper’s situation might have been attributable to inbreeding, and when he was deemed unfit on the market, deserted. He’s nothing lower than good to his new household, nonetheless, and to many others who’ve heard his story.

“Cooper is an instance that dogs with disabilities have numerous love to offer and make nice pets,” stated Teri Woolard, proprietor give up coordinator at Secondhand Hounds. “We’re so completely happy to have been part of his journey.”

Like Cooper, this Nice Dane additionally beat the chances.