For Years, Beam Moved Using Only His Front Legs — Then Rescuers Found Him
After years of dragging himself across rough ground, Beam was rescued, treated and rehabilitated. Follow his slow recovery from surgery to wheelchair.
Rupert’s Family Weighed a Painful Surgery for the Puppy Born With Severe Deformities
Born with severe spine, pelvis and hind-leg deformities, Rupert’s family chose specialist care, surgery, a custom wheelchair and swimming. Here is his story.
Vanilla Pulled Herself Along the Street on Legs That Failed Her — Then a Stranger Made One Call
Born with underdeveloped front legs, Vanilla dragged herself along the street until a woman called for help. See how rehab, a second opinion and wheels changed her life.
Joey Had No Hind Legs and Nowhere to Go but Forward — Then a Stranger Turned Her Car Around
Joey, a small dog who lost both hind legs, was found under an Arizona house. See how a passerby, vets and a custom wheelchair gave him a new life.
Dairn Left the Hospital Expecting Goodbye — Then Her Condition Stopped Getting Worse
Vets sent Dairn home for comfort care after severe neurological and spinal damage. Then her condition stabilized, and a custom wheelchair changed her days.
Vanilla Was Born With Deformed Front Legs and Dragged Herself Across the Ground — Then One Woman Stopped to Watch
Born with severely deformed front legs, stray puppy Vanilla dragged herself along the ground until a woman called rescuers. See her path to standing, wheels and a home.
Jack the Westie Tips Over in the Woods, and He Has Only One Way to Call for Help
Jack, a paralyzed Westie in a wheelchair, barks for his mom whenever he tips over on a forest trail, then races off again as if nothing happened.
A Tiny Stray Kept Crawling Along the Pavement on Broken Front Legs, Then Rescuers Stopped for Cleopatra
Cleopatra, a tiny stray with two badly injured front legs, went through surgeries, amputation and a custom wheelchair before flying to her new home in Canada.
Shawn Sat Silent Beside a Trash Can on a Freezing Night — Then a Vet Explained Why
A puppy sat silent beside a trash can on a freezing night. Learn what the vet found, how Shawn began to trust, and why a wheelchair may open his world.
Nubby Was Born Without Front Legs and Couldn’t Nurse — Then Two People Decided to Take Him Home
Born without front legs and unable to nurse, Nubby survived thanks to round-the-clock care from Lou and Mark Robinson, and later gained freedom with a custom wheelchair.