Maria, a Dachshund used as a breeding machine, was pregnant and paralyzed. When her owners realized that it would cost $3,000 for a C-section to be performed, they abandoned her. Fortunately she was rescued, and her tale has a truly happy ending. In addition to being dumped and scared, Maria was malnourished and her skin was … [Read more...] about Paralyzed, Impregnated, and Then Abandoned
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Paralyzed, Unresponsive Dog Was Dumped in a Wheelbarrow, and Now He Can Run
When an unresponsive German shepherd named Cubby was dumped at a shelter in a wheelbarrow, he was paralyzed, mangled, starving, and soon found to be suffering from a mystery illness. Tests came back negative, treatment wasn’t working, and his rescuers thought it might be kinder to end his suffering, but the look in his eyes told them not to give up. They … [Read more...] about Paralyzed, Unresponsive Dog Was Dumped in a Wheelbarrow, and Now He Can Run
Paralyzed Dog Rescued from Puppy Mill is Given a Wheelchair and a Second Shot at a Good Life
Last year, Butterfly was rescued from a puppy mill by Jane Wickler. Butterfly is paralyzed, and the crushed vertebrae and dislodged stomach that caused this is something she got from abuse at the hands of some cruel people. Today, life is much better for Butterfly, and she’s not only been rescued, but given a way to get around a little bit easier. “There is just … [Read more...] about Paralyzed Dog Rescued from Puppy Mill is Given a Wheelchair and a Second Shot at a Good Life
Paralyzed Dog Runs Again With Hydrotherapy Treatment
Hydrotherapy has been in use for centuries as a form of health promotion and rehabilitation for humans and, more recently, animals. One of the leading locations for canine hydrotherapy and rehabilitation is Cotswold Dog Spa, on the campus of Hartpury College in the UK. A 5 year-old Labrador stands, and now runs, as living testament to the value of this type of … [Read more...] about Paralyzed Dog Runs Again With Hydrotherapy Treatment
Dog With Severed Spinal Cord Is Miraculously Moving His Hind Legs Again
This comes from The Animal Rescue Site, which in addition to featuring fan-submitted rescue stories, offers a wide selection of clothing, décor, pet supplies, and other gifts. For each purchase made, a food donation is made to shelter pets in need. Maverick is a sweet little Jack Russell Terrier found lying on the ground with … [Read more...] about Dog With Severed Spinal Cord Is Miraculously Moving His Hind Legs Again