Passed on May
10, 2008
COOPER'S STORY
Cooper is our "celebrity" horse in that he's been featured a couple of times on KSTP-TV, Channel 5 (locally). He was originally seized in May of 2005 by the Golden Valley Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minnesota, from a farm located in Anoka County. When Cooper was seized, he was malnourished, his feet were in terrible shape and he was in need of medical attention from a piece of barbed wire that was still embedded in his back leg (they believe the wire was embedded in his leg for up to a year). While Cooper was in foster care, he was nicknamed "Elf" by his foster mom because of his "elf-like" feet. After he had his injuries taken care of, feet done and weight put back on he was ready for a new permanent home -- that's where we came in.
Cooper is a 13 year old Quarter Horse gelding that because of the injury to his back leg, will be a companion horse only. He has a great attitude and because of his "celebrity" status, has become quite a hit here at the rescue. So far his "star" status has not gone to his head -- too much. Since arriving here, he has been happily taking care of his girls, Rosie and Goldie. Pictures of the day we picked up Cooper are below. Cooper is a great example of what can happen when organizations work together.
Be sure to check back to see how Cooper is doing!
Cooper has settled in with his "girls" - Rosie and Goldie and is doing very well. Even though he cannot be ridden, he still enjoys a good brushing or just someone to scratch those "itchy" spots he just can't reach.
This is a picture of Cooper sporting his new "hay extensions" for the mane and tail . . .
and this is him with his "girls."
If you would like to donate (or sponsor) to help Cooper and/or make a difference in another horse's life, please check out our donate page to find out how.