cooper

MEET COOPER. ALSO KNOWN AS DOZER. Six months old. 25 pounds. Four legs that don't always cooperate. And absolutely NO concept of personal space. Cooper earned the nickname "Dozer" because he approaches life like a tiny bulldozer with a very important appointment. First to the food! First to the door! First to whatever everyone else is doing! Smaller puppies in the way? Minor speed bumps. He's a suspected Border Collie/Lab mix, although we're pretty sure there's some wrecking ball in there, too. His final size? Your guess is as good as ours. Here's what you should know about Cooper: He's a lover AND a bulldozer. He plays well with dogs of all sizes, although his smaller foster siblings occasionally find themselves on the receiving end of his enthusiasm. His signature move? Gently fitting an entire puppy head inside his mouth. We're working on explaining why this is not an appropriate greeting. He's got brains! Cooper is smart, food-motivated, learning "sit," and already walks nicely on a leash. He does occasionally mistake human fingers for an extension of the treat. Details. He's surprisingly civilized at home. He sleeps 8+ hours through the night without accidents, has free roam of his foster home, and hasn't shown any interest in destroying things. House-training is still a work in progress, but he's getting there. Cats and guinea pigs? Hard pass. Cooper finds small critters WAY too interesting and will chase cats. He needs a home without cats or other small pets. And when his busy day of bulldozing, learning, and supervising the household is done? Cooper turns into one big, goofy snugglebug. All that enthusiasm comes with an equally impressive amount of affection. Cooper doesn't need a perfect family. He needs one with a sense of humor, some patience for puppy antics, and a willingness to keep teaching him the ropes. If you've got room in your home (and on your couch) for a lovable, lanky puppy who hasn't quite figured out how his legs work, Cooper would like to meet you.  Apply to adopt Cooper at www.eapl.com. Cooper's adoption fee is $375.  November 15, 2026, 11:06 am