( born this way)
She is learning to run without the cart. Going on walks, the cart comes in handy.
The best news of all is she has a forever home!
She is with a foster now and looking for a forever home. See here here www.rescueachihuahua.com
This is the second dog named Lulu that I have built a cart for. She was hit by a car and surrendered by the owners that did not want a dependent dog. She is not in any pain. Loves people. Needs a diaper for #2. She holds her urine and needs expressing 2-3 times per day. She is wearing booties to prevent dragging injury. We are hoping she will try to use her legs. About half of the dogs I build carts for walk again. She was the dog in the San Diego Union Tribune 2/24/11 article. Here is another video link She even has a blog story link
This is Lady
She is a rescue following a hard life as a breeder
She was able to walk for short periods before falling.
Hopefully she will rehabilitate and not need the cart.
She sometimes uses the cart like a kid with a shopping cart!
New video of lady on a stroll
Link Lady's guardian's page
link
This is Chase.
He is a 5 month old Chihuahua with ridged paralysis of he hind legs.
He is doing really well for his first day with his
new wheels!
A year later he comes for a visit
LINK
This is Gracie the Minpin
NEWS UPDATE!
She is standing and walking a bit ( hopping). Her foster mom is hopeful that she may walk almost normal some day. Water therapy is in the plans.
This was Lulu's final fitting before her trip to New Mexico.
She gets tired easily as she has never been able to exercise like this.
Scooter & Lulu with foster mom Jenny
He is not in any pain and loves life. He plays with the other dogs as if he had no disability. He was so excited to see Lulu move around. (without a cart she flops side to side)
The cart lets him go for walks and move fast.
Lulu and Scooter were adopted together by a wonderful family in New Mexico.
Foster Mom Jenny, saved their lives.
Hopefully they will inspire others as they did me.
Just found out that Scooter is now walking a little bit and will stand sometimes!
Three month old Chihuahua
He is a lucky guy with a new
permanent home.
Born with congenital spinal problems, he can not walk without help.
He is like any another puppy.
The cart is adjustable as he grows.
Escondido Humane Society; Check out Luna trying out her new cart, donated by Michael at http://smarterce.com/pet. Luna is movin' and groovin' in her foster home where she receives daily rehabilitation, including swimming therapy. Luna's survival story is possible because of the Escondido Humane Society's donors and volunteers...thank you to all who matched her spunk and will to live with your unwavering support!
The cart has not been fitted completely at the time of this picture. This was a special treat as most of the carts are shipped out without my personal attendance.
The Escondido Humane Society nursed her back to health.
Read her story here