Nothing could have prepared us for the complications of this rescue. Let me tell you her story.
Coco was born in a city in the South of Turkey.
A Labrador mix that was never given the chance to experience the warmth and love of a human home. Instead, she did her best to survive on the streets, eating whatever food was given to her. Moving from one dump to another until she finally found a corner where she would be left in peace, a corner in a rubbish dump she could call her own.
That´s where we found her. Sitting in the crumbling remains of an old couch, barely able to move due to the severe malformation in her legs.
We were moved beyond words. There was an ill, handicapped and rejected girl that was still able to wag her tail and ask for cuddles.
There was no time to wait, she needed to be rescued. We flew and got her out of that hell she was living.
Coco has been treated for the many small conditions of a lifetime on the streets, a parasitic infestation, eye and skin infections, Erlichiosis. She went through it and recovered greatly. She finally discovered food, and oh boy, she loves that!
But now we must deal with the biggest problem of all… her legs.
Both of Coco´s legs present deformities due to a life of malnutrition on the streets. Her bones are twisted and force her to walk in a position that impacts her wrist and causes her enormous pain. She barely gets around and needs help to stand on firm ground.
Coco was rescued last Christmas and since then she has been living in a great foster home while we managed to organise her paperwork and the logistics of her trip to us for treatment.
The long wait is over. COCO IS FINALLY READY TO FLY… It´s time for Coco to start a new life!
On Wednesday 2nd of July Coco will leave Turkey for good.
Upon arrival she will be taken to our clinic and we will put at her disposal the latest technology and medical equipment to figure out what can we do to to help her. Whatever happens I promise you her life is going to be radically different that what it has been until now…
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UPDATE 2nd July…
Coco is now with us!!! Feel the energy… you HAVE to see this video…
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Update 22 of July…
After studying Coco´s case EXTREMELY CAREFULLY, our surgical team and ourselves have decided to go ahead and proceed with what in medical terms is called a bilateral arthrodesis with surgical deangulation on Coco´s front legs.
We looked at several factors including her current age, current mobility, her current levels of pain, estimated prognosis….
This is an extremely complicated procedure that will have to be performed on two stages. First one leg, then the other. It will be performed by one of the most qualified surgeons in Europe. The surgery is scheduled for the 13 of August.
There are very few communities in the world that would dare taking a case as complicated as this one and assume all surgical costs. The simple fact is, Dogs like Coco usually never get a chance.
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Update 13 of October..
Coco´s surgery was postponed in August… we preferred instead to wait a while until Coco was totally comfortable with us so that she would tackle the post-op recovery with total guarantees.
So Coco set out to have a wonderful summer with her friends at our amazing boarding facility. I tell you… this is the happiest and funniest dog in the world… she is unbelievable..
Coco is a beautiful dog, she is also a dog that, I promise you, will run again one day… Please make this dream a reality.. Help us cover Coco´s current expenses.
Please Help her.. Donate so that Coco can have her life back.
Please help us tell the world about Coco´s by SHARING her story on your social networks. Many thanks!!
Viktor Larkhill
P.S. As ever, we will be publishing updates on Coco´s rescue both here and in our Facebook Page, Let´s Adopt! Global
This is absolutely wonderful.
I donated for Coco a few months back and then you explained the red tape issues and that Coco´s departure would have to be delayed. I am very glad you took her off the streets, that you took such wonderful care of her during this time and that her wait is finally over.
We are Donating again for trip and her treatment. When you post her picture with you is going to be a beautiful day for all of us that love you.
Lina
I am in tears that lovely zCoco is finally getting out and will get the treatment so deserves cannot wait to read and see her recovery and be free from pain so deserves the chance of a loving forever home. Do donate monthly wish could do more but always share. Thank you for caring and saving animals no one else would.
I will donate more when I can, other than my small monthly. Right now is a difficult financially but I send much, much, much love and healing energy and prayers for Coco and all of you Angels…. God Bless.
I donate once to Let’s Adopt! Global they really do miracles and care about all those dogs! I follow them for all updated on a few dogs before Please guys invite friends on that page and donate if you can! It was also pleasure to speak to them when i called them.
This is great news in so pleased you are now getting her you guys are angels Viktor xxxxx
I know you will be able to fix Coco’s legs. I have seen the miracles you have worked before. I will be praying for her. Thank you for rescuing her. She has been blessed!
…this reminds me of a dog at the rescue I volunteered at a few years ago – he came in with his front legs very similar to Coco’s – even worse. it was found he had rickets and with a healthy diet and vitamin D therapy his legs returned to normal!
The problem is her age. We don’t know what caused it, even if it was rickets those legs are now fully grown and developed and they have strong functional problems…
i have a pain in my heart for all animals but mostly the handycap god bless you all who are careing for her she is beautiful beyond words please give her a hug for me she is an angel
I am so pleased that sweet little Coco is now in your care…s=she must be in so much pain and yet she shows everyone her magnificent smile…I love this little girl already…I would think that the surgery she needs to correct her legs will be a long and complicated procedure. I pray that she will be strong enough to endure the surgery. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you sweet Coco and the wonderful vets that will allow her to walk without intense pain. God Bless everyone, Please keep us updated on her condition. Please give her hugs and kisses for me…
I am so happy that Coco is FINALLY going to get the medical help she so desperately needs. I have thought about her everyday since seeing the photos just before Christmas. I know she will be in the best hands possible.
I can’t wait to read about her physical progress and emotional changes throughout her rehabilitation! So, so thankful for you, Viktor, and your entire team! You guys make great thing happen! Bless you all!
Hugs and kisses to Coco….
Touched me deeply seeing her photos and video and I cried .. God bless her I hope and pray she can be helped so she is happy and pain free .. You guys are true heroes ! Words can’t express how grateful I am to you and the respect I have .. I hope she’s had a distemper jab .. My love and prayers to Coco and all the animals you help .. Xxxxx
Many thanks.. of course, she was fully treated and vaccinated the moment we got her..
As always a BIG THANKS to Viktor and the team 🙂 donated 🙂
Gary xx
Can you really really help her? Ohy goodness what a lovely girl. I would donate if I could . Let me get my finances finally sorted and my
Spare money will help you. Meanwhile, I can only support you through shares snd prayers <3
I have been unemployed for the last 4 years so my money is really limited. However i will not eat bread for two days and have donated my share for your great purposes.
God Bless You ALL!
Eleni
I am so happy to hear she is coming here to get the help she so desperately needs. You guys are doing a wonderful thing…….saving a life. Thank you.
Glad she is being treated and helped. God bless and good luck to Coco from Malta
Hi Viktor, you always make my day. Coco is so lucky to have you and all your supporters. I will donate shortly. Thank you for all you do.
wow again always reply to your posts because i amazed with what you do . Please people share , donate, invite people on their page They do make the diffirence !
Many thanks Angela…
Viktor, as usual I will give my small donation for Coco. I hope that you can help her walk correctly. Poor little one. I just have to ask, because I haven’t seen anything about Diego, the little kitty you took in. For some reason, she tugged at my heartstrings more than any other animal. And that’s saying something because I love them all. If you could just take a moment and let me know how she is doing, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Love & hugs, Nancy
Hi Nancy.. Diego is doing GREAT.. he has been adopted in Geneva. I will update about him tomorrow…
If surgeons can successfully straighten out the profound scoliosis in my 74 year old mother’s back (78% curvature of the spine–her hip bone touched her ribcage on her right side) then they can fix Coco’s legs. She went from being 4’11 to standing at her previous 5’3″ height! Coco is in good hands and I’m sure her procedures will be successful. Thank you for changing lives for the better. Donating again!
Thank you Viktor for all that you do. I share always, and donate each time as much as possible. God Bless You.
Thank you so much Viktor for saving all these unfortunate animals and change their lives! God bless you and Coco is so lucky to be with you! I donate fir his care!!!!
Thank you for all you do…God Bless you.
Viktor You and your helpers are god send! Thank you for all you do, for Coco and for all those other poor abused suffering animals you try to save and help!
Sending you my heartfelt Thanks and another donation.
xox
This moved me to tears. I am so happy to see that Coco will be helped and pray that everything will go well. God bless you for helping all these poor, innocent animals who ask for nothing , yet give so much love !
What a sweet little puppy dog, I would love to adapt her.
That is great news she is gorgeous reminds me of my dog Goldie bless you Viktor and your team you guys do brillient work thank you for all you do for these wonderful animals xxxx
I don’t have much, but I want to help….. I hope the $10 will help that sweet little girl get the medical help that she needs…. She will be in my prayers!!!!!
Of course they do. Many thanks Jillian… thank you
Where in the US is Coco now? I hope she recovers, pain free and has a happy life!
She is not in the USA, she is in Spain right now
Thanks for helping, just sent donation!
Blessings to Coco for her perseverance in life against all the horrible odds! First thing that came to my mind when seeing her walk and her condition is, get her a Handicappedpets.com walking wheelchair? It seems that the more she’s made to walk on her own, especially on concrete, roads, up stairs as it shows in the video, her pain continues. Can a fund be made to provide her with a Handicappedpets.co wheelchair? Will she get the medical help that she needs, now, while you’re trying to raise money for her care or does she have to wait until the money is raised in order to get the medical help she needs? Thanks to all that you do to rescue these precious animals.
Shawna, she is already getting medical treatment. First we did a full xray analysis, we are not consulting it with three different surgeons to see what is the alternative.
Her condition is called Radius Corvus and we need to evaluate wether an operation is feasible or not. We don´t want to do more harm that it´s already done.
No.. a wheelchair is not an option. You can´t use a wheelchair on a dog that has been walking that way all her life. It is not comfortable, it is not comfortable, but so far it´s her way, putting her on a wheelchair would be like closing her inside a cage.
Im so glad you found her ive donated.
Have you found a home for her yet? I would love to have her. She reminds me of my precious Georgia. I rescued her from Hurricane Katrina and she is the love of my life!
What a sad storey
If anyone can make this busby brand new, it’s Let’s Adopt Global! Sharing this on my fb wall right now… xxx
God bless all of you for Coco’s rescue….and the wonderful things she will experience with you. People and rescues such as yours make this world a better place for the animals in need of help. Thank you!! Looking forward to updates on this beautiful girl! Arista in Florida
Coco I am happy that you have been rescued. you will get all the medical care, love and attention , you never had before. I wish you a speedy recovery and may you have a happy life with a good family. I was really touched by your video!!!!
Hi Victor, small but donated. We all wish you a speedy recovery, bless you….Karmen
Many thanks Karmen… its not really the amount but the combined action of our friends that is saving those animals..
thank you.
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Viktor
Hi Viktor she is georgoes i cant donate at the moment im just waiting to be paid in an couple of weeks but before you operate on her i will donate. this preicous dog reminds me of my georgeous girl called Goldey she is now in doggie heaven when i saw tge vid it made me cry as coco is so much like goldey she was an labredor cross and coco looks so much like her Goldey was an georgous dog she was so friendly but also an good protective dog to so i will donae in my lil girls in Goldeys memory thank you Viktor for all you guys do thank you you guys are amazing. Do you have clinics in the UK ? x
Many thanks… Marion, unfortunately no, we don´t have any clinic we work with in the UK. The reason is that so far we have been rescuing internationally, some of our animals go to live in the UK afterwards, but by the time they get there, they are healthy and recovered…
We know, however of amazing referral hospitals in the UK, places like Davis Referals or Fitzpatrick Referals..
CoCo, I’m happy that you have been resecured and a surgery is scheduled finally. Your life will be definitely different after the surgery. Real life and happy life will come along with you. My blessings to you.
Victor can you give us an update on Coco? I thought she was scheduled for surgery.
Thank you
Dear Sue… I´m going to update this morning on our page. Yes.. she was scheduled for surgery but we had to move it back due to Tara´s operation taking priority. Ill update this morning and explain. Her operation will very likely happen next week.
Dear Viktor, LAG
How is Coco doing? has she had her surgery?
Many thanks