Cooper, Trixi, Bruno did not always have comfortable dog beds. Before being rescued, the three canines were closely related and shared a dirty mattress at a dumpsite. Although they frequently consoled one another and snuggled to remain warm, it didn’t feel quite as pleasant as a true home.
Everything was changed after the help arrived. The trio soon split and started living separately in separate foster homes.
But they didn’t forget their time together.
The puppies reunited over a year later and had a very touching reunion which was recorded on tape.
“Through collaborative efforts, all three were rescued and adopted through different organizations. We recently Posted an update on RSR alum Cooper (lab mix), and everyone asked, ‘what happened to the two other dogs?’” a Facebook post by Ruff Start Rescue read. “Cooper’s adoptive family tracked down Trixi and Bruno and they all reunited last weekend. Rescue doesn’t get much sweeter.”
In stark contrast to how the pups’ tale began, the families and their various rescue canines had a lovely time reconnecting in Minnesota.
“[They were] found at a known dumping spot and one of our partner rescuers asked for help,” Kelli Hanson, marketing and communications manager at Ruff Start RescueThe Dodo was informed by. “Trixi and Bruno were rescued that day.”
Cooper managed to escape capture after Trixi and Bruno placed him in foster care. He was scared and didn’t believe that anyone could rescue him.
“[Rescuers] knew he was still out there so they continued to check for him often,” Hanson said. “[By] the end of February, he was ready for rescue and jumped in the van.”
It was quickly revealed why the puppies were initially afraid. According to a thorough vet exam, each animal would have to have one leg removed before they could find a loving home. Thankfully, that’s exactly what happened as soon as each dog became healthy enough.
They are thankful for their second chance.
“He’s doing amazing!” Cooper’s mom, Brenda Heitschmidt, told The Dodo. “Bruno’s family said he is so easy going and happy to be in a home, and Trixi seems to do well but is a little more tippy than the boys. We believe the boys protected her.”
A lot can happen in a year, but one tradition that hopefully won’t change is getting together with old friends. Cooper’s new mother now finds it impossible to fathom life without him.
“He is a perfect dog,” Heitschmidt said. “Many will say how lucky he is to be with us, however, we feel we are truly the lucky ones.”
Source: The Dodo
