Cooper, an 8-month-old Golden, was surrendered by a family whose daughter had developed allergies to the dog and the father’s work schedule had changed leaving him little time for this pup. Although not yet neutered, Cooper was basically healthy, needing only the leptospirosis and bordetella vaccines as well as heartworm and valley fever tests, both of which came back negative. Our vet asked to do X-rays of his front leg because Cooper seemed to favor it with a slight limp. Turns out, he has some torn cartilage in his right shoulder, which should heal on its on as long as his adopter can keep him from getting too rambunctious. Cooper sent us this message: Hi everyone, Cooper here! I’ve been having the best month of my life with my new pawdre! During my first vet visit, everyone made fun of my puppy hair that stands up like a Mohawk, but good news, the doc says I’m healthy other than a minor shoulder injury I sustained prior to joining my new family! The doc told me I need to rest for a month, but I think she forgot I am just a puppy. My dad spoils the heck out of me and even lets me sleep in his bed at night. I have soooo many awesome toys and even get to go on fun car rides! I’m looking forward to more adventures with my new family once I am all healed up! Please keep me in your thoughts! Love, Cooper.