Meet HOPE
a tiny Maltese puppy from the Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue in Chattanooga, TN that was born with no front legs. At first, Hope got around by hopping on her back legs - but a veterinarian warned rescue workers that Hope would eventually damage her bones and spine. David Turnbill, an orthotist (someone who designs prosthetics) developed a device which would help the puppy get around by using model airplane wheels in place of Hope's missing legs.
The wheels are spring loaded and hook to a custom-fitted chest plate...which allows Hope to lie or sit down without removing the wheels. And since the prosthetic arms move independently of one another, Hope can pretty much run and move around like any other dog. (my view)-NOW this makes my well up inside from happiness,we ALL should love NOT hate...even with EACHOTHER
Meet HOPE
a tiny Maltese puppy from the Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue in Chattanooga, TN that was born with no front legs. At first, Hope got around by hopping on her back legs - but a veterinarian warned rescue workers that Hope would eventually damage her bones and spine. David Turnbill, an orthotist (someone who designs prosthetics) developed a device which would help the puppy get around by using model airplane wheels in place of Hope's missing legs.
The wheels are spring loaded and hook to a custom-fitted chest plate...which allows Hope to lie or sit down without removing the wheels. And since the prosthetic arms move independently of one another, Hope can pretty much run and move around like any other dog. (my view)-NOW this makes my well up inside from happiness,we ALL should love NOT hate...even with EACHOTHER
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Its loving stories like this one that makes me want to continue my goal on opening an animal shelter.
This is a awesome story. Thanks for the post.
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