Cooper Summers

Meet Cooper who we had opportunity to assist with his dental procedure in January 2024. Cooper is a 6-year rat terrier. His mom Leah got him through a family friend, and he's been by her side through the hard times and would always put a smile on his mom’s face. Please read Leah’s testimony and learn more about Cooper. We are delighted that we were able to assist with Cooper going through his dental procedure and now recovering well with his mom Leah.

“One day I found a lump on his chest and took him into the vet to get it examined. The vet wanted to get him up to date on his shots, but financially I couldn't do it at the time, so I just asked them to check his lump. During that exam the lump tested benign, but the vet looked at his teeth and noticed his tooth was fractured and showing signs of infection. I was surprised because he hardly ever shows signs of discomfort. I have received the estimate for the procedure to have his tooth extracted, and on top of that he had to be up to date on his shots for the procedure to be done. The cost was almost as high as my rent so I was going back and forth with the vet what is the priority and how we can split the procedures and not do everything at once. I was looking for loan assistance with rent so I could pay for the procedure when a friend recommended Vega Mobile vet through Facebook. I reached out to them, and unfortunately, they do not handle these kind of cases but have recommended Bear’s Paws organization for financial assistance. When I reached out, Bear’s Paws team were so quick to help me even when my vet was not willing to reach out on my behalf. I’m so grateful Cooper is now home with antibiotics and pain medicine and recovering well thanks to Bear’s Paws!