Cooper, Trixi, and Bruno used to sleep on a dirty mattress in a dumpsite before they were rescued. Despite not having the comfiest of beds, these three dogs stuck together and provided each other with warmth and comfort. However, they longed for a real home. Fortunately, help arrived, and the trio was rescued. However, they were sent to different foster homes and lived separate lives. Nonetheless, they never forgot the bond they shared. A year later, the three pups had an emotional reunion captured on camera. “Thanks to coordinated efforts, all three dogs were rescued and adopted by different organizations. After updating everyone on RSR alum Cooper, many inquiries came in about what happened to the other two dogs,” Ruff Start Rescue wrote on Facebook. “Cooper’s adoptive family managed to locate Trixi and Bruno, and they all reunited last weekend. It doesn’t get much sweeter than this rescue.”
The Minnesota gathering between the family and their rescue dogs was a joyous occasion, in stark contrast to the dogs’ initial predicament. According to Kelli Hanson, Ruff Start Rescue’s marketing and communications manager, Trixi and Bruno were discovered at a known dumping site, prompting one of their rescue partners to seek help. The pair was saved on the same day. Cooper, however, proved more elusive, and it took some time before he could be rescued. As he was apprehensive and didn’t completely trust humans, the rescuers continued their search until the end of February when they finally managed to bring him to safety.
It was clear from the start that the puppies were hesitant and scared. The vet examined them thoroughly and concluded that all three of them needed to have a leg amputated before they could be adopted. Luckily, once they had recovered, each of them found a loving home. Today, these dogs are grateful for the second chance they were given.
Cooper’s mother, Brenda Heitschmidt, shared with The Dodo that he is doing exceptionally well in his new home. Bruno’s family reported that Cooper is easy-going and happy, while Trixi is a bit unsteady but seemed to be protected by the boys. Even though much can change over time, the tradition of reconnecting with old friends will always remain. Cooper’s new mother cannot imagine her life without him, as he is a flawless dog. While some may suggest that he is lucky to have found such a loving home, Heitschmidt believes that they are the fortunate ones to have him.