Cooper is a 10 Year Old Miniature Schnauzer in Burbank, IL, Who Needs $2,000 for Obstruction Removal Surgery.

My childhood dog Cooper came into my life about 10 years ago when I was 11 years old(im 21 now) and I’ve always wanted a dog it was always on my Christmas list. So for my 11th birthday I got Cooper,he’s always been my companion, best friend, and emotional support person.We’ve been living in the suburbs since I was also 11,and have also another schnauzer named mini,It’s always been mini and Cooper.

Cooper has an intestinal obstruction. He had gallbladder surgery on October 27th, and at the time the obstruction didn’t seem urgent, so he was monitored closely. But recently his stomach became bloated and he grew extremely weak, showing that the obstruction is now causing serious symptoms and needs urgent care.

His best friend is mini which is his sister, she is known to have depressive episodes and my family just knows she wouldn’t be okay if we lost Cooper. Cooper has always been extremely active, he loved to play up until he got sick. People used to actually think he was a puppy because of how playful he’s always been.

I’m a full time student right now struggling to pay for school alone and I do work at soldier field but that job doesn’t pay much. My mom doesn’t work and my dad works at a tire shop but he’s saving up because we are in the process of losing our current house .