Yearly, Walkin’ Pets hosts our annual calendar contest the place we get launched to a whole lot of animals from all over the world and we get to have fun how unbelievable they’re! Chosen by standard vote, listed here are this yr’s winners and their tales!
Cowl Canine: Pepe from Germany
Pepe was rescued from a horrible scenario the place he was left exterior with little or no love and care. Now, after 2.5 years in his ceaselessly house, Pepe is completely satisfied, lively, and liked by his household!
Scoot from Hong Kong
Rescued in 2022, Scoot is a double amputee senior pup who wanted to construct belief with people and his wheelchair. Scoot began out slowly along with his Walkin’ Wheels, however over time (and loads of treats!), it was solely a matter of time earlier than he walked round the entire park, after which he fortunately constructed as much as doing a 4km coastal stroll alongside Hong Kong’s gorgeous harbor entrance.
Oliver Paddington from Pennsylvania
Oliver the opossum, loves utilizing his wheelchair, and along with his wheels, was lastly capable of run! Olli’s unbelievable life journey serves as a reminder that ALL species of animals deserve care for his or her disabilities and accidents! Olli desires to remind everybody who may discover an injured wild animal to not attempt to look after it themselves however to discover a native wildlife middle or licensed rehabilitator who can supply skilled help.
Rio from England
Rio is a loopy wheelie boy who, resulting from IVDD grew to become paralyzed in August 2021. This doesn’t cease him from residing his greatest life all the time! Probably the most loveable, valuable boy. He loves adventures, which suggests he has truly had the possibility to satisfy 13 different wheelie canine from across the UK!
Mily from Florida
Born in 2005, Mily was rescued from the streets of Guadalajara, Mexico. Miley’s household has cared for her via many well being scares, together with seizures, most cancers, and, later in life, mobility loss. Mily was loving and constant till her last days, and she is going to all the time be in her household’s hearts.
Frankie Blue Eyes from Ohio
Frankie got here to F5RS Rabbit Rescue & Sanctuary in November 2022. He was discovered paralyzed and lined in matted leaves. Now, Frankie Blue Eyes is robust sufficient to drag himself round and use his brand-new bunny wheelchair! Frankie “writes” playing cards to children with osteosarcoma to encourage them and wears his gold cape for most cancers consciousness.
Gracie from Canada
Wonderful Gracie is a 1-year-old attractive tortie cat with extreme cerebellar hypoplasia (CH or wobbly cat syndrome). Whereas Gracie can’t stroll or stand on her personal, she lives an attractive life. From day 1, Gracie was a fighter and along with her wheelchair, the entire world opened up for her. Now, she will be able to stand and take steps for the primary time and construct muscle.
Henri and Daphne from England
Henri is 8 years outdated and has had IVDD for 3 years. As quickly as he was in his wheels, the outdated Henri was again! Daphne was born with Swimmer’s Syndrome, with physio, time, and her Mini wheelchair she took her first steps! Henri and Daphne James share a particular bond and love one another a lot!
Tank from New Jersey
Now 10 years outdated, Tank was identified with IVDD 4 years in the past and misplaced the power to make use of his hind legs, however he by no means let that gradual him down! The wheelchair gave him his freedom again. He loves his each day walks and enjoys ripping the squeakers out of each toy! He’s a reasonably large take care of actually cool wheels!
Ladybug from Illinois
Ladybug is 16 years outdated, earlier than she acquired her cart, sustaining stability whereas strolling was a continuing battle, inflicting frequent falls. She yearned to stroll and luxuriate in her life, however her neurological situation made it extraordinarily difficult. The second she’s in her cart, she begins strolling, bringing newfound happiness and mobility to her life.
Maxwell Pigsworth from Kansas
As a piglet, Maxwell suffered a spinal twine damage that was left untreated. On the time of rescue, Maxwell was unable to stroll and had no entry to meals or clear water. Inside a month of attempting his wheels for the primary time, he realized they supplied velocity, assist, and freedom he’d by no means identified earlier than! Maxwell LOVES his wheels now and appears ahead to getting in them day-after-day.
Mokie from Germany
French Bulldog Mokie grew to become paralyzed after a herniated disc in 2021. However she’s by no means let that get her down! Mokie continues to be the identical humorous clown, all the time on the go, and loves assembly new individuals and canine! Her wheelchair provides her the possibility to be a traditional canine. Once we go on trip, she likes to run on the seashore!
Saint from Tennessee
Saint is a pleasant boy with Cerebellar Hypoplasia! Rescued by Stray Rescue in St. Louis and adopted when his publish appeared on Individuals.com! He loves his Walkin’ Wheels wheelchair, stuffed animals, (primarily hedgehogs!), enjoyable along with his mother, and peanut butter!
The Unstoppable Canines: 2024 Walkin’ Pets Hero Recipient
Debbie and her Unstoppable Canines are altering the world someday at a time by educating compassion, kindness, and inclusion. Dream Fetchers and the Unstoppable Canines are rescue pups given a brand new leash on life devoted to the concept via unconditional love, these unbelievable animals can join with adults with related challenges.
Damaged Biscuits: 2024 Miracles in Movement Recipient
The Damaged Biscuits group works tirelessly to teach pet dad and mom in regards to the unbelievable high quality of life that’s doable for his or her pets with the assistance of a wheelchair. The Damaged Biscuit Sanctuary is the full-time house to 4 wheelie pups that assist to advertise the choices obtainable to deal with and rehabilitate injured animals and restore their mobility in order that they’ll return to lively lives.
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