My name is
Cooper!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Take the Pet Home

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

8 years 5 months old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

75 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

bro-a-77

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Stare into these deep brown eyes and you'll see a rare sight - a unicorn. That special sighting is Cooper, an eight year old purebred yellow lab. Shy, sweet, gentle with cats, great with other dogs, and friend to all people, all ages. Cooper is, simply put, a lovely, lovely dog. Until recently Cooper was with one family, but the ball of life they were thrown was not one Cooper could retrieve and sadly he was put up for adoption. It was hard to give him up, and hard for Cooper to adjust. He is a lovely dog and will flourish in most any home. Cooper does have some resource guarding around food so he would do best in a home without kids under ten.

House trained, good on leash, and an all around gentle soul, Cooper is waiting for you.

If you are interested in finding out more about Cooper, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

https://bit.ly/3XJO4GE

Cooper is being fostered in Millbury.

The adoption fee is $400.

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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.

Rescue

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

bro-a-77

Contact

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Phone

(774) 314-2520

info@brokentailrescue.org

Website

http://www.brokentailrescue.org

Address

Broken Tail Rescue, P.O. Box 60296, Worcester, MA 01606

Donation

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Submit the application on our website. This doesn't bind you to adopt but it gets the process going.

2.
Interview

We discuss the animal with you to see if we all think it's a good fit.

3.
Meet the Pet

You and your family meet the pet.

4.
Home Check

Not required for cat adoptions. Sometimes we do this before you come out to meet the dog.

5.
Take the Pet Home

Yay!

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

Signing the contract and paying the fee is the last step before taking home your new pet.

7.
Take the Pet Home

Enjoy! Remember the 3/3/3 Rule!

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $300 and $450 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

https://www.brokentailrescue.org/adopt/

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs for adoption are in foster homes. You must fill out an adoption application before being considered for adoption. Once your application is received, the foster parent will contact you to discuss whether the animal would be a good fit for your home and set up a meet between your family and the pet.

We also house several cats in our adoption center at the Cambridge PetSmart. Stop by to play with them Tues-Friday from 6pm-8pm and 12-2pm Sunday!

More about this rescue

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.