COOPER

Sex: Male 
Age: 2 Years 3 Months (Nov 2024) 
Size: Large (28-29 kg) 
Location: Currently in Turkey, awaiting adoption 
Needs: A home with a patient, loving family and preferably a female resident dog 

Cooper was discovered with his 9 siblings in a remote area of the Turkish mountains by a visiting family. The family fed the pups to keep them alive but knew they wouldn’t be able to return. They reached out to Animal Friends of Turkey (AFOT) for help, and Cooper arrived in AFOT care in the Winter of 2022.

Cooper is a handsome boy with a striking black mask, but he’s a bit shy and timid at first. He’s often reserved around new people and tends to sit back and watch rather than approach right away. However, once he learns to trust you, he’s all yours—affectionate, loyal, and full of love. His sweet and happy personality shines through once he feels safe and settled.

Cooper has lots of energy and loves to play, especially with his brother, Finley, and the other dogs in the sanctuary. He walks well on a lead and is gentle when offered food. He’s a kind dog with excellent manners and will thrive in a home with a patient adopter who can provide him with socialization and training. He is best suited to a home with a resident female dog who can show him the ropes and make him feel more comfortable. While he’s dog-friendly, he tends to prefer female dogs and has not been cat tested.

Although Cooper hasn’t had any experience living in a home, he has shown great progress in the sanctuary, and with some time and socialization, he will make a wonderful companion. He will need patience and consistency as he adjusts to his new life, so a home familiar with the needs of rescue dogs is ideal.

Cooper is neutered, chipped, vaccinated, and ready for his forever home. He’s been in AFOT care for over 18 months, and we are confident that he will make a loyal, loving pet for the right family. If you think you can offer Cooper the loving home he deserves, please check out the adoption process by clicking this link: [Adopting with AFOT]. A home check is required, and while there is no adoption fee, a voluntary donation to help with rescue costs is greatly appreciated.

Finley is currently waiting for his forever family in Turkey.

All our dogs, including Cooper, are tested for Brucella, Leishmaniasis, Anaplasma, Heartworm, and E-Canis before travel. Signed vet certificates and results will be provided.

Cooper is waiting for his forever family in Turkey. Could he be the one you’re looking for?

If you can offer Cooper the forever home he deserves, please take a look at our adoption process via Adopting With AFOT, where you’ll find everything you need to get started, including our adoption form. A home check is always carried out, and while there’s no fixed adoption fee, we do kindly ask for a voluntary donation to help with our ongoing rescue efforts.

Important Information

All our dogs will be tested prior to leaving Turkey for the following diseases:

BRUCELLA
LEISHMANIAS
ANAPLASMA
HEARTWORM
E-CANIS

Proof of tests and accompanying signed vet letters will be sent to adopter.

A home check is always made.

We provide a lifetime rescue back up (RBU) and work to DEFRA guidelines.

While there is no adoption fee required, we do ask for a voluntary donation to help towards our costs of between £595-£795. Each dog costs us on average £2500-£3000 to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and our adoption donation is only a small proportion of this.

We rely solely on fundraising for the remainder plus any emergency treatment needed to help these abused, neglected and abandoned animals which are often in horrific condition and desperate need when they come into AFOT care.

Every penny we raise goes towards rescuing another dog, so even if you decide not to rehome one of our dogs today, please consider a donation so that we can continue to rescue another dog in the future.

Ready to Commit?

If you’ve read through our adoption process and found a dog you think is right for you, it’s time to fill out our adoption form.

In Doubt?

If you’d like to know more or have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us!