Meet our extraordinary pup with a unique spine but an even bigger heart He may look different but hes just as lovable and happy as any other dog. Were grateful to have found each other

All dogs are beautiful in their own way, and are deserving of good, loving homes — even the ones that look a little unusual. 

Like one very unique dog born with no neck and half a spine, who struggled due to his differences but ultimately found the perfect home. 
Cooper, an American foxhound, has a genetic condition referred to as “short spine syndrome” in which his vertebrae are fused together and compressed. 
According to Daily Mail, he’s one of only 30 dogs in the world with the condition.
 


“[His spine] is fused in two places – on his neck and on his rear,” owner Elly Keegan explained, per the Daily Mail “He looks like he has no neck and to look behind him he has to turn his whole body.”The unique-looking dog had a rough start to life. 

He likely came from a puppy farm in Halifax, Virginia and was abandoned due to his birth defect. It’s also likely his disability was the result of inbreeding at the puppy mill.
 

Rescuers found him in 2017, and he was taken to Secondhand Hounds, a shelter in Minnetonka, Minnesota. 

Unfortunately, things didn’t work out in the first home he was placed in, as he liked to chase their cats.But Cooper soon found his perfect home with Elly Keegan and her family. 
While many people would pᴀss over such a unique-looking dog — or even worse, he could’ve been euthanized for his disability — Elly has a warm heart towards differently-abled dogs and committed to giving Cooper all the love and help he needs.
 

Elly says she was aware Cooper would need medical attention but had the support of Secondhand Hounds. 

Early on, the dog had a few medical setbacks, including a fall that fractured his neck in five places and a bone infection.
 

But in other ways Cooper’s condition has seen improvements. Elly says that his birth defect left it so he essential had his “ʙuтт on his back,” but a surgery has made it easier for him to go to the bathroom on his own.

 

Elly says that despite everything, Cooper is the “happiest dog,” and people are always happy to see him, too.“Wherever he goes he draws attention but he really revels in it. He has a lot of fans on Facebook,” Elly told Daily Mail. “He’s such a friendly dog.”

All dogs deserve love and care, even the ones that look a little different or have special needs. We’re so glad Cooper now has a perfect home to love him just the way he is.


Source

Related Posts

Capturing sweet moments with mama gorilla and her adorable baby. Forehead kisses and cuddles for the win

An incredible scene occurred at the Calgary Zoo when a mother gorilla presented her small youngster to the crowd, and some visitors were lucky enough to witness…

This hilarious video is just what we need for a good laugh this spooky season. Its the perfect way to embrace the Halloween spirit

Halloween is a time of year when the unexpected can occur.Tales of transformations abound, like siblings morphing into bats.But one day, an owl hilariously seemed to take…

An incredible moment of trust and understanding between a hunter and a scared deer. Compᴀssion wins over fear.

A hunter was driving along one night when he saw a ʙuттon buck with his back leg entangled in the wires of a fence. The poor thing…

Spooky season surprise This allwhite deer sighting is truly mesmerizing. Just in time for Halloween what a magical moment

For many people it’s not uncommon to spot a deer hanging around their home, but the sight of one deer recently left one couple stunned — a…

Unconditional love is the best medicine. This heartwarming bond between a dog and an autistic boy will make your day

Dogs are known as man’s best friend because of the incredible love and loyalty that they show their human owners. Now, a story is going viral that…

His genuine reaction to her news brought tears to his eyes. True emotions are beautiful to witness.

James Pack, a Vietnam veteran, had a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. The First State Animal Center and SPCA took care…