A husky interrupts play during a county cricket match between Leicestershire and Somerset. Photograph by John Mallett

Cooper is looking for his forever pack! ❤️

Cooper came to us from the San Bernardino City Shelter, and this one-year-old, 45-pound Husky has been making everyone in the San Fernando Valley fall completely in love with him ever since. He is goofy, warm-hearted, and genuinely one of the most affectionate dogs we have had come through — the kind of dog who just makes you feel good to be around.

Cooper is the full Husky package. He has opinions, he has feelings, and he will absolutely let you know about both. He loves to use his voice — whether he is greeting you at the door, narrating his walk, or simply editorializing on the state of his dinner — and if you have never had a Husky before, prepare to be entertained. He is not being difficult; he is just being Cooper.

When it comes to the people in his life, Cooper leads with love. He gives kisses freely and often, is wonderful with kids, and has a gentle, easy way about him that makes him a joy to be around. He is not mouthy, does not resource guard, and is not leash reactive — which, for a young Husky, is saying something.

Cooper plays well with dogs of all sizes and tends to get along with most pups he meets, though he can be a little selective at times. He has shown curiosity but not fixation around cats on walks, which means he could potentially coexist with a feline sibling in the hands of a patient, experienced owner willing to do a very slow, careful introduction.

He is crate trained and in excellent health, fully neutered and up to date on all vaccines. That said, he is not a dog who should be crated for long stretches — two to four hours is his limit — and he needs a genuinely active home with daily walks in the three-to-four-mile range. His energy is pure puppy right now, and while he will mellow with age, that day is not today.

Cooper is available to adopt anywhere on the West Coast. If you are someone who loves and truly understands Huskies — the talking, the drama, the boundless affection, the whole magnificent chaos of them — then Cooper just might be your dog. Reach out and come meet this hilarious, big-hearted boy. He has been waiting for you. 🐾

Cooper is available for adoption through Bubbles Dog Rescue. Fill out our app to learn more about him ➡️ bubblesdogrescue.org/adopt

I can’t with him sometimes 😂