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Couple Gives Disabled Dogs a Second Chance With Specialized Wheelchairs

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Ali
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- 63 days ago - today.msnbc.msn.com
Couple builds custom wheelchairs to give dogs a better quality of life
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Stephanie Colson (106)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:02 pm
Awwwwwwwwwwww a wheelie dog...see dont put down yer dang animals..see what can be done to still give them a good life...

Big Gorilly Hugs
 

Ali Opodus (44)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:10 pm
Our biggest dog was suffering, we of course thought it was her hips. Vet found out it was two torn ACLs in her back knees, she is older and will be able to be pain free with meds, Thank God. But if not, I would be looking into one of these for her, as long as their quality of life does not suffer, either will any of my fur kids. Thanks Stephanie :)
 

Sandra Carr (65)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:14 pm
Wish I had had one of these when my Lab/Wolf had to be put down. Maybe he could have lived a lot longer.
 

Cher C. (420)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:23 pm
Thnx Ali!!
 

Joyce C. (7)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:25 pm
I saw a fabulous video from a site that i belong to "do you remember love". The gentleman on that video had his dog in a similar contraption. It was a hearwarming and heartbreaking story both at the same time. I believe a lot has to do with the dogs will, and the owners on how they progress and how well they do.
 

Ali Opodus (44)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:30 pm
I agree Joyce, it depends on the animal,and the situation.These should only be used IMO, if there is a quality of life, and comfort for the animal, not the owner.

Ty Cher and Sandra !
 

Dusty Ravenwolf (954)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 4:41 pm
Great story! I remember seeing something like this as well, with a pit I believe. The guy took his dog with him on runs and out to the beach as well! Glad to see some uplifting news! Thanks Ali!!!!!!!!!
 

Erika S. (912)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 5:21 pm
Just wonderful.
 

Joyce C. (7)
Tuesday May 20, 2008, 7:52 pm
I couldn't agree more dusty. Bout time we had some uplifting storys. Thanks Ali.
 

Alicya Lima (53)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 2:09 am
Thxs Ali,for sending this forward,great that people do this,it shows love and affection.Dont have to much in the world anymore....
 

Lynn Busby (162)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 2:16 am
What a lovely story!...............Never give up!
 

Lynn Kane (54)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 4:19 am
Yes, Erika..it's incredible how resilient animals are when they are loved.. thanks Ali ~.~ noted....
 

Ali Opodus (44)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 9:17 am
My thanks to all of you, your caring sent this story of hope to the front page of Care2, all because of you!

Many thanks,
Ali
 

Jim Phillips (697)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 11:17 am
A Gold Medal to these people for what they do to help pets. Great story.

TY, Ali.
 

Ali Opodus (44)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 1:45 pm
Thank you Jim, I agree, they are doing wonderful things.
 

Elle J. (170)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 3:23 pm
Noted! Thanks Ali, this is a great story and I am so glad to see that pets can live out a full life in a loving home given the right tools. This is one story I was really happy to note and read.
 

Pauline F. (8)
Wednesday May 21, 2008, 9:54 pm
I bet those doggies are as happy as a kid with a skateboard. Good one Ali.
 

Jacqueline Tremlin (397)
Thursday May 22, 2008, 7:54 am
Great story! This made my day :)
 

Donna Smith (17)
Saturday May 24, 2008, 8:35 am
THANK YOU ALI,THAT IS A GREAT STORY.
 
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