Daniel the Beagle - Survived a Gas Chamber

Daneil is a dog who survived the gas chambers. There is now a movement to ban gas chambers as a form of euthanasia. It's needlessly cruel to animals that have already had a rough life. You can read more about the movement at www.change.org/petitions/michigan-tell-senators-to-ban-gas-chamber-killings-of-dogs-cats-now

Newest Member of the Council: Donald the Whale

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This is the newest member of the council, Donald.

Donald is the Vice-Chairman for the council. He has a broken tail, paralyzed due to spinal cord injury, most likely due to a fight in the ocean somewhere. He ended up getting picked up by the circus, where people came to gawk at his broken tail. He was picked up by my friend Philip, who gave him a good home. Now he speaks out for disabled animals everywhere, reminding people that animals are always in need of love no matter what condition they are in.

Rosie: Reabsorbed front paw

Born with a miniature front paw that reabsorbed back into the leg, she is lively and upbeat as any dog would be. Her full name is Rosabelle Degli Angeli Neri but Rosie works just fine. She refuses to be left behind for anything and will fight with the determination that only a dog can. Hobbies include sitting on mom's lap and barking at anyone who comes to close to the fence.


Thanks to Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog for this story.

Winter the Dolphin - World's First Prosthetic Dolphin Tail

Winter the Dolphin had her tail caught in a crab trap back in 2006 off the coast of Florida. Rescuers got her to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in time to save her life, though she lost her tail.



Fearing for the safety of her spine as she tried to swim without it, the aquarium called upon the services of Kevin Carroll who has designed prosthetics for dogs, ostriches, and ducks. The work was much more complicated than initially thought. Because of the unique way that dolphin tails operates, with the entire tail moving in all directions, it was more than a year and a half to design a working tail.




Now winter is swimming happily. She swims differently than she used to but doesn't seem to care in the least. A lesson for us all.



This story thanks to Katie (love you girl) and to dailymail.co.uk Send me more stories of other amazing animals.

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Bernice - Burn Victim

This is the journey of Bernice. She is an amazing cat who survived a fire, severe burns, and the regrowing of lots of skin. The video says it all. She's now walking around but her journey is not yet over. This is her story.

Bernice's Story from Brad Gehrt on Vimeo.

www.specialneedspets.org/

www.specialneedspets.org/

This website is a great resource for those looking for information to help their injured, disabled, etc. special needs pets. They specifically focus for a pet who:
* has a physical disability
* has a chronic or terminal illness
* is recovering from a serious injury
* is elderly and/or requires hospice care at home
* has emotional and/or behavioral problems

They have advice on proper vet care, choosing the right vet, and a whole lot more. Good source for resources for your disabled pet or for finding a disabled pet who needs a home.

Naki'o the Bionic Dog (All 4 Legs!)

Naki'o the Bionic Dog

I was sent this link by a close friend. Naki'o was the first dog to receive all four bionic legs.



This amazing animal has been through so much. Abandoned by a family after their home was foreclosed on, he and the rest of the litter barely survived the harsh Nebraska winter. Stepping into a frozen puddle in the basement he got all four paws stuck in the ice. Eventually rescued, he lost all four paws to frostbite.

Adopted by a caring veterinarian technician, he wiggled around on his belly because it hurt to much to use his healed stumps. His owner held a fundraiser to pay for prosthetic for his two back legs.



The orthopets felt great about the success of the first two legs they agreed to complete the other two legs free of charge. While shaky at first he now can walk, run, and chase the other dogs in his adopted family. The bionic leg mimic the movement in the muscles of a dog's leg. This is the first time that all four legs were replaced by bionic limbs.

Not only was he given a new chance at life, he was given his life back. He's his own dog again.