Cooper was only eleven months old, but he already knew what it meant to love someone completely. He is a tiny Yorkshire Terrier—ten pounds of bright eyes, soft fur, and a brave little heart that had learned a hard lesson too soon. His first human had been his whole world: the familiar footsteps, the gentle hands, the warm spot beside them at the end of the day. Cooper followed that person everywhere, the way puppies do when they’re sure love is permanent.And then, one day, everything changed.Cooper didn’t understand why the house grew quiet, why the routines disappeared, or why the scent he searched for didn’t come back. He only knew that he still had love to give—so much of it—and nowhere to put it yet.Now Cooper is waiting for the next chapter, and he’s hoping it will be the kind that lasts forever.He’s the sort of puppy who tries hard. He notices everything. He listens with his whole body—ears perked, head tilted—like every word might be the one that tells him he’s safe again. He has that Yorkie confidence tucked inside a gentle spirit: curious enough to explore, sweet enough to lean into you once he decides you’re his person.But Cooper’s journey isn’t finished. Before he can go home, he needs full veterinary care—his clean slate, his fresh start, his chance to feel his very best. That’s why he needs a special family: someone patient and steady, someone who understands that love sometimes looks like appointments, checkups, healing, and time. Someone who can look at a little dog with a big story and say, “You’re not too much. You’re worth it.”Imagine the day Cooper finally learns what “forever” means again.It will look small at first: a collar that stays on, a bed that stays in the same corner, a name spoken with certainty. It will sound like laughter when he bounces around your feet. It will feel like ten pounds of trust curling up against you, finally letting go of the worry that the world can disappear overnight.Cooper isn’t asking for perfection. He’s asking for a home. A family. A promise.Cooper is available through Homeward Bound. To learn more about him and how you can be part of his new beginning, visit hbpr.org.~~If you are interested in this animal, you can complete the questionnaire found on the available pets page of our website http://hbpr.org. You can also email homeward@ellijay.com, contact us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HBPR30540/ or call 706-698-4663.Thank you for considering a rescue dog or cat! Don't shop when you can adopt!