ChiliDog Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) As a greyhound adoption group here in Montreal we occasionally get calls from other groups, shelters and the like about greyhound who had been found but this was the first time we got a call about a greyhound who had been unceremoniously dumped at a "kill shelter" (why do I think that this is an oxymoron, but, in the immortal words of Joe T Reporter, I digest.... ) We picked up "Sugar" a beautiful 11 year old fawn brindle and brought him home. We knew that adopting out an 11 year old could be tricky so we agreed to keep him here, happy and healthy until he could no longer enjoy his time on earth. We renamed him Cooper thanks to our fondness for Sheldon of the BBT, but watching Cooper daily with his soul-searching gaze, calm and serene, we slowly changed it to Coopernikis as the guy loves to "Stare into Space" Poor guy had to have all his teeth removed they were SO disgusting (and his breath - PHEW!) plus he's on tramadol and metacam for his wonkly back end. We don;t know how long he will be with us and I am dreading the winter as he is quite frail, but for now we are making sure he has everything he needs and is enjoying his old age and hopefully he has forgotten his past. Meet Coopernikis... Edited July 7, 2015 by ChiliDog Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Cooper! Welcome home! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thank God he's safe with you. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Such a sweet old face. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 what a handsome fellow Once he gets his nasty teeth removed and gets some good food and loving care, he may become less frail. he has some good time to enjoy life with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 What a nice, sweet boy. Congratulations on your new (older) addition. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Congratulations on the new addition to the family. His health may slowly improve now, but I guess that depends a lot on how much care or lack of care was provided by previous owners. Hopefully he has many many good days left. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He is fabulous. Whatever time Cooper has remaining, it will be the best time of his life with you. Thanks for giving him this loving care. More pics please?? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Yes, more pics please. He is adorable! Thank you for taking him in. Dr. Rocket prescribes lots of scrambled eggs, cottage cheese and other things he can eat without teeth. He also wrote a double prescription for ice cream. It has been too long since I heard the words " I digest..." Thank you! Edited July 7, 2015 by Time4ANap Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Awh, an angel took him in. Bless you! Who could just drop that pretty face off? Edited July 7, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Teeth are all gone and he STILL loves his kibble albeit slightly mushy (but if Miz Boofay takes too long with her unsoaked kibble he will push her out of the way and dive right in LOL) OK More pix: Tongue has nothing to hold it in anymore Don't really have any of him standing up - he doesn't do much of that these days ... Oh and he LOVES the ladies! Especially the ones wearing short skirts. He will kinda sorta attempt to get his needle nose under the skirt... he's our very own dirty old man Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 How long have you had him? Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hoping Mr. Coopernikis enjoys many wonderful days with you and yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 hahaha dirty old man, I'll be careful when meeting him!Welcome Coopernikis! Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Coopernikis says "Who you calling Senior Citizen?" Dirty old man! You still got it, handsome! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yay for happy endings and beginnings !!! He is gorgeous !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johberry Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Aww, he has such a sweet face! Glad he found a home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Coopernikis has knowledge and wisdom in his eyes - also love for you -- they know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He is gorgeous and hopefully recover some of his strength in hind end. Thanks for giving him a home! Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Who could drop that guy off at a shelter? He looks like such a love! Thank you for providing him with a good home for as long as he needs it! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 So glad he found his way to you. Thanks for making the end of his life story beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I can't stop looking at these photos- I LOVE him and I LOVE that he has a home! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 So glad you have him! He looks like a beautiful soul & as others have said he may get stronger with good food as I've been told by 2 vets older dogs need a higher protein food. Noelle can atest to this new food as she is much better now. Please give this boy a hug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MurphysMom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Oh his face I could hardly get through the pics without crying, who could drop someone as sweet as him off? What a wonderful thing you've done, taking him in. He is so lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 OMG, I can KNOT believe someone just dropped off that sweet faced dirty old man. Here's hoping that the best part of his life is yet to come. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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