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 W inter of 2022.
Cooper is a handsome boy with a striking black mask, he is 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 also in the same UK kennels. He walks well on a lead and is gentle when offered food. He’s a kind dog with a gentle and calm temperament 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 good progress in kennels, one of the reasons for bringing him to the UK is so potential adopters can visit him and see for themselves what a wonderful dog he is. He will just need time and patience to adjust and with this time and patient owners he will make a wonderful companion, just like some of his siblings already living wonderful homes in the UK. He will need lots of initial patience, routine 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.

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.
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.