This is Cooper:
He’s a Shepherd/Hound mix. Here’s a close-up:
Who’s a good doggie? Who’s a good doggie?
Cooper is! But Cooper has a little problem. It appears that he has a bum hip, so the kind folks at Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue have agreed to help him out:
We saved him from shelter, had him vaccinated, neutered and he tested negative for heart worms . Our foster parent noticed that he was limping after a walk..After two visits with two different vets and x-rays, we were told that he needs an FHO, removal of ball on femur on one hip. Think he was hit by car in the past.. Other hip is injured too but does not need surgery. Will need an eight week recovery time. He is a beautiful dog and very well mannered but is in constant pain.
We also are in the process of treating 3 of our dogs for heart worms. Each dog or cat is always vaccinated, spayed or neutered, tested for heart worms or feline leukemia/ AIDS and all these expenses add up quickly. We have 20 dogs going on transport to Philly, PA this Saturday to reputable rescue groups but that will still leave us 41 dogs/cats that need to be placed..
We are hoping that the Balloon Juice community will step up again as they have in the past to help us with our financial needs.
He’s going under the knife today, and I’m in for $50.00. If you are lucky like me and can lend a hand to this sweet pooch and the lovely folks helping, you can make a donation at their website. And, as always, any purchases you make from the Balloon Juice store directly benefits the good work CAAR is doing, as all proceeds from sales go to them. Last year we raised thousands, and were able to really help a lot of needy animals.
kdaug
Good works, Cole.
Michael D.
I’m in too. Man, this is quickly becoming my most $$ charity. Worth it!
Bulworth
I threw in $50 for Cooper. Feel better soon, Cooper.
Violet
Oh, I wish I could help. I have so much sympathy for poor Cooper since I’ve been dealing with a hip injury myself for ages now. It sucks. It’s painful and affects every bit of your life. I would guess it’s the same for poor Cooper. I’m glad he’s going to get help.
I really wish I could help, but money is exceptionally tight and I just can’t. If things start to improve, I’ll definitely make a donation. Such a great charity and a great thing you do helping them via Balloon-Juice, John.
Michael D.
Done. In for $50. I am SO thankful that I have a job where I can afford for my dog to have health insurance. I can’t imagine what it’s like as an animal who is suffering and your only hope is people like me and others here who are willing to cough up hard earned money to help you.
I hear Rush Limbaugh, Michelle Malkin, Caribou Barbie, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck are regular contributors to humanitarian charities like this. God bless ’em! **
**I just choked on my sandwich when I said that! Seriously, this is a great cause and I wouldn’t think twice about contributing. I’m glad I can.
Michael D.
@Bulworth: Awesome!
Jay in Oregon
Oh my god, he looks so much like the dog my wife and I got shortly after our honeymoon. He was a good doggie, too; it was a sad day when we had to let him go.
I might have to see if I can scrape up some money.
Michael D.
@Violet: Don’t worry. There are a lot of BJers here who can take care fo this. You’re up next time! ;-)
John Cole
@Violet: Well, that is the thing about charity- you help when you can, and you don’t feel embarrassed to ask or accept help when you need it.
stuckinred
@Michael D.: Boortz is a big animal advocate and he participates in Angel Flights to with his planes.
Michael D.
@stuckinred: I know. I know. But he is not the norm. Also, too, his wife, Donna, is a HUGE contributor to the Red Cross. I take Red Cross courses annually, and her name is always at the top of the donor list.
Props to cons when deserved.
stuckinred
In again, not much but what the hell.
Violet
@Michael D.:
To be fair to Limbaugh, he does a lot of work with military-related charities. Has for a long time.
@John Cole: I just wish I could help because I’m SO sympathetic to how awful hip problems are. And yeah, I have learned that you have to ask for help when you need it and don’t be too proud to accept it. We all need help a some point.
Cooper looks like such a good boy!
stuckinred
@Violet: I threw in for you.
Michael D.
@stuckinred:
They don’t need much, and every little bit counts! :-)
Violet
@stuckinred:
Oh my gosh. Thank you! I feel like I’m gonna cry. That’s so nice of you.
Michael D.
@stuckinred: LIKE!
Michael D.
I will MATCH the next few donations up to $100.
(I’m not rich, but I have a credit card and have had a couple beers!)
jeffreyw
@Michael D.: I got $10 of that.
Culture of Truth
Release the hounds!!!
Michael D.
Ah, fuck it. I just threw it in anyway! :-)
Confirmation number: ——-
Donation amount: $100.00 USD
Total: $100.00 USD
Purpose: Charlies Angels Animal Rescue
Contributor: Michael Demmons
It’s not like I didn’t know that BJers are probably going to chuck in over $1000 tonight anyway!
pragmatism
good luck coop!
now i have placebo stuck in my head:
A friend in needs a friend indeed,
A friend with weed is better,
A friend with breasts and all the rest,
A friend who’s dressed in leather.
those crazy kids.
Michael D.
@pragmatism: Love Placebo! Saw them in concert at the Roxy (I think) here in Atlanta several years ago.
slag
@Violet: So sorry about your hip, Violet! For some reason, I thought you had hurt your back recently. No?
Violet
@slag:
No, it was my hip, but it affects my back. So I might have mentioned my back. If your hip is out then your spinal alignment is out and everything ends up hurting at some point. Like this week it’s been my knee that’s been killing me. I did have something wrong with my back recently, but that was a separate incident. Although I guess at this point, the leg bone’s connected to the thigh bone, etc.
MizB
My Molly had this surgery done by her rescue group before I adopted her. She’s almost 4 now & I can’t see any sign of any after effects. She runs, jumps, & plays just like her BFF Snoopy does & he has never had any hip problems.
stuckinred
I’m glad I quit drinkin!@Michael D.:
slag
@Violet: Ouch! I’m so sorry to hear that. A trip to the spa may be in order for you.
Koalaholik
Guys, I don’t comment much on BJ but I want you to know, I think you guys are the BEST. I can always count on the posts here to brighten my day. And your generosity, monetarily and otherwise, is wonderful.
I almost forgot – what a handsome dog. I’m in for $10. Wish it was more.
Violet
@slag:
I’m seeing three different medical professionals about it, each treating a separate part of it. It’s kind of crazy, but it is getting better. It’s just sloooooow. I do get a massage as part of the rehab therapy. It’s not a relaxing massage, but one to loosen up the hip muscles so they go where they’re supposed to go and don’t pull my hip out. Does that count as a spa treatment?
So many muscles, tendons and other connective tissues are involved in the hip area, it’s crazy trying to treat it. You have to treat multiple areas. Plus, I’ve been favoring the injured side and the other side has developed problems. It’s just a right pain, is what it is. I really hope it gets better and I don’t end up with a trick hip for the rest of my life. Ugh.
PTirebiter
Good luck Coop.
Speaking of emotional rescue; if anyone out there has been long pining for an adult female Great Pyrenees I’m running a sale on one. I should warn anyone interested that I won’t consider paying more than a year’s supply of chow and train fare, this is a quality dog. She showed up at our door right after the big storms we had here in North Texas. We assume we were again victimized by the increasingly sophisticated canine hieroglyphics widely used by hobo dogs in our area. Her unannounced visit had all the signs of a classic body dump. Rural area with muddy roads and her luxurious coat was snow white with nary a matt. Nice teeth, well nourished… no tag, no collar, no chip, no classifieds. She’s too sweet for words, very gentle, and very pretty. The shelter already has two just like her and the Pyrenees rescue group is scrambling to save them. We already have two adopted mutts and Annie is a very big girl. So… if you have a spare bedroom and an empty space in your heart, send up a flare. She’s seeing the vet Saturday but I’m confident she’s healthy as a horse. Sorry about the length and thanks.
phillygirl
ok, scraped up $25. So 20 CA doggies are coming to Philly this weekend! Wish I could take ’em all.
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
@stuckinred: That’s very sweet. Thanks for that. (From one struggling to fund her own health issues and thus unable to kick in for Cooper).
stuckinred
I think Michael D is the one who deserves the props.
Litlebritdifrnt
Is there any way we can get a thermometer thingy showing how the fundraising is going. BTW how much is the surgery?
Anne
In for $25. Sent it to the other half, and he’ll probably kick a good chunk.
Feel better, Cooper. May you soon be out chasing balls and terrorizing squirrels!
Kewalo
I highly recommend that any dog (and human) with hip problems take Glucosamine / Chondroitin.
We rescued a puppy who it turned out had hip dysplasia in both hips. We were heartbroken since we had fallen in love with her. The vet said we’d be lucky to have her for five years, and…btw…you can try glucosamine. From the first pill until 11 yrs later she was given her pill and was pain free. It literally saved her life. She was the best dog ever and I still miss her everyday.
Mnemosyne
@PTirebiter:
I haven’t seen her around lately, but commenter elmo is a Grand Pyrenees collector. Even if she doesn’t have room for another one, she’s involved in the GP rescue community and could steer you towards someone who could help you place her.
If you e-mail a pic to John or Anne Laurie, I’m sure they’ll front page your temporary doggie.
Tim F.
In for some bucks. Also, Cooper is a lab/Rott or I am the queen of England.
Joy
I gladly put in a bit for sweet Cooper.
PTirebiter
@Mnemosyne: Thanks, I will. I guess I was hoping to find someone that really wants her for her specific attributes as opposed to feeling sorry or afraid for her. As I said, she’s incredibly sweet and we’ll make room for her no matter what. Believe me, the bony cowgirl would have me put down before any dog of any stripe would walk the green mile around here. Oddly enough, she doesn’t display the same devotion for her horses. Lucky for me.
Michael D.
@stuckinred: Nope, no props here. I just happen to have a bit of extra money right now that I would rather spend on animals than on beer and Democrats. I’m ok with that! :-)
Animals do more to make us happy.
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
@Michael D.: Both of you do us all proud. Thank you.
asiangrrlMN
I’m in. Look at that sweet face. I hope Cooper’s surgery goes well. Please keep us updated, Cole.