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After being hit by a car, Gunnar began using a Walkin’ Wheels cart to get around. His human founded Gunnar’s Wheels to help other dogs do the same.
- April 18, 2017
After being hit by a car, Gunnar began using a Walkin’ Wheels cart to get around. His human founded Gunnar’s Wheels to help other dogs do the same.
Blind dogs need not miss out on the pup park fun. Here’s how to make it a safe and enjoyable experience.
- April 18, 2017
Blind dogs need not miss out on the pup park fun. Here’s how to make it a safe and enjoyable experience.
Likely the victim of abuse, the English Bulldog doesn’t let paralysis keep her from being a beloved family pet and a PetSmart greeter.
- April 3, 2017
Likely the victim of abuse, the English Bulldog doesn’t let paralysis keep her from being a beloved family pet and a PetSmart greeter.
Double merles, the result of irresponsible breeding of two merle-coated dogs, can have hearing and vision issues. Keller thrives despite her health issues.
- March 27, 2017
Double merles, the result of irresponsible breeding of two merle-coated dogs, can have hearing and vision issues. Keller thrives despite her health issues.
This Bulldog with a cleft palate wasn’t expected to last the night with his foster family, but they helped him survive and thrive and eventually adopted him.
- March 13, 2017
This Bulldog with a cleft palate wasn’t expected to last the night with his foster family, but they helped him survive and thrive and eventually adopted him.
Casper, an all-white Siberian Husky, faced euthanasia because of a birth defect. Good Samaritans stepped in and saved his life.
- January 26, 2017
Casper, an all-white Siberian Husky, faced euthanasia because of a birth defect. Good Samaritans stepped in and saved his life.
The Poodle-Pomeranian mix brought excitement to their senior Boxer’s life before he died and helped the family through that loss. Now Gracie champions special needs adoption.
- January 25, 2017
The Poodle-Pomeranian mix brought excitement to their senior Boxer’s life before he died and helped the family through that loss. Now Gracie champions special needs adoption.
Lucky was the only dog in his litter to live, thanks to a kind neighbor and an animal rescuer.
- January 23, 2017
Lucky was the only dog in his litter to live, thanks to a kind neighbor and an animal rescuer.
The Chihuahua’s front and back left legs were crushed, but now she’s up and running again with the support of her family.
- January 16, 2017
The Chihuahua’s front and back left legs were crushed, but now she’s up and running again with the support of her family.
Saved from the euthanasia list in kill shelters, disabled dogs spend the rest of their lives on this 158-acre farm in northern New Hampshire.
- January 10, 2017
Saved from the euthanasia list in kill shelters, disabled dogs spend the rest of their lives on this 158-acre farm in northern New Hampshire.
Lil Oscar’s Wagon on Facebook showcases dogs who travel through life using a wheelchair. We love it!
- December 27, 2016
Lil Oscar’s Wagon on Facebook showcases dogs who travel through life using a wheelchair. We love it!
We love all of the 51 dogs we featured this year, but we caught up with these 10 favorites to see how they are doing.
- December 26, 2016
We love all of the 51 dogs we featured this year, but we caught up with these 10 favorites to see how they are doing.
Ringo came home the hospital on Christmas 2014, just four days after rupturing discs in his back. This year, he is celebrating the holidays on all four paws.
- December 21, 2016
Ringo came home the hospital on Christmas 2014, just four days after rupturing discs in his back. This year, he is celebrating the holidays on all four paws.
Rescued when his separation anxiety became too much for his first family, Lenny found peace in his new life and an Instagram following.
- December 21, 2016
Rescued when his separation anxiety became too much for his first family, Lenny found peace in his new life and an Instagram following.
Poodles Susie, Chloe, and Rhonda make sure she has a guide wherever she goes — even to the groomer!
- December 14, 2016
Poodles Susie, Chloe, and Rhonda make sure she has a guide wherever she goes — even to the groomer!
Rescuers suspect the abandoned Pug was a puppy mill castoff. His new family gladly gave him a home.
- December 12, 2016
Rescuers suspect the abandoned Pug was a puppy mill castoff. His new family gladly gave him a home.
This Pit Bull with dwarfism makes friends wherever she goes, spreading the message that special needs dogs can live a full life.
- December 5, 2016
This Pit Bull with dwarfism makes friends wherever she goes, spreading the message that special needs dogs can live a full life.
After his accident, we loved Pasha even more for his differences, anyone who met him soon felt the same.
- December 1, 2016
After his accident, we loved Pasha even more for his differences, anyone who met him soon felt the same.
Leucism causes a partial loss of pigmentation. His unique coloring and sometimes grumpy expression has made Mr. Cornelius a social media star.
- November 28, 2016
Leucism causes a partial loss of pigmentation. His unique coloring and sometimes grumpy expression has made Mr. Cornelius a social media star.
The Mia Foundation gives other animals born with serious defects a fighting chance at life.
- November 21, 2016
The Mia Foundation gives other animals born with serious defects a fighting chance at life.
With help from his forever family, the victim of animal cruelty grew strong again after surgery to repair three damaged vertebrae in his back.
- November 21, 2016
With help from his forever family, the victim of animal cruelty grew strong again after surgery to repair three damaged vertebrae in his back.
In this touching video from PAWsitive, we see Bella get around despite her injuries, before she receives the full veterinary care she needs.
- November 17, 2016
In this touching video from PAWsitive, we see Bella get around despite her injuries, before she receives the full veterinary care she needs.
The rescued Chihuahuas went from a breeder’s bathroom to a forever family who provides everything they need to thrive.
- October 17, 2016
The rescued Chihuahuas went from a breeder’s bathroom to a forever family who provides everything they need to thrive.
Thanks to double hip surgery, the Labrador Retriever overcomes the rare condition and brings joy to others.
- October 3, 2016
Thanks to double hip surgery, the Labrador Retriever overcomes the rare condition and brings joy to others.
Odie’s Place saved him from euthanasia, fitted him with a cart, and now wants to help him heal and find a forever family.
- September 26, 2016
Odie’s Place saved him from euthanasia, fitted him with a cart, and now wants to help him heal and find a forever family.
After being hit by a car, Pippa went to live and heal in the home of the famous three-legged rescue dog Jeannie. The two are now the best of friends.
- September 19, 2016
After being hit by a car, Pippa went to live and heal in the home of the famous three-legged rescue dog Jeannie. The two are now the best of friends.
Now 2 years old, Ruby and her human are paying it forward by fostering other pups like her and helping to raise money for their surgeries.
- August 15, 2016
Now 2 years old, Ruby and her human are paying it forward by fostering other pups like her and helping to raise money for their surgeries.
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