Jean-Paul's home is in the office of my spinal surgeon. The Turtle Walks
Friday, December 16, 2011
Council's Newest Member: Jean-Paul the Bear
Jean-Paul the bear is the lawyer for the Council of Disabled Animal Friends, settling disability claims and any legal issues the Council may enoucounter. He was injured a few weeks ago when coming out of court. A former client, mad that he didn't receive enough money from his case (which he still ended up winning though) took a shot at him. Nicking the spinal cord, he suffers partial paralysis and will need to wear the neck brace while his spine heals. Though the injuries are severe it looks like he may not suffer any permanent damage. The former client on the other hand will not be so lucky. I will advise this: No matter how mad you are, DON'T MESS WITH A LAWYER!
Jean-Paul's home is in the office of my spinal surgeon. The Turtle Walks
Jean-Paul's home is in the office of my spinal surgeon. The Turtle Walks
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Newest Member of the Council: Percival the Bear
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Percival the Bear is in charge of new memberships to the council. All potential members go through a screening process directed by Percival. This includes multiple interviews, aptitude and talent testing, as well as educational presentations training which will help further their success as a member of the council.
Percival is missing his right eye. Back in the wild he traveled the world, in search of other teddy bears with similar experiences, the love of a young child and loss as the child grew up. While on these travels he fell for a young disabled turtle. Unfortunately while pursuing said turtle the bear lost an eye in a fight with the turtle's current partner, a snapping turtle. Though he lost an eye and the fight, he ended up winning the heart of the turtle.
Both were rescued at a local thrift store and given a good home to someone close to me. They both have been through hardships and I hope that their stories remind you that the animals around you are experiencing the same struggles as you are, so treat them right.
Now both work for as members of the council. The story of the disabled turtle coming soon.
Percival the Bear is in charge of new memberships to the council. All potential members go through a screening process directed by Percival. This includes multiple interviews, aptitude and talent testing, as well as educational presentations training which will help further their success as a member of the council.
Percival is missing his right eye. Back in the wild he traveled the world, in search of other teddy bears with similar experiences, the love of a young child and loss as the child grew up. While on these travels he fell for a young disabled turtle. Unfortunately while pursuing said turtle the bear lost an eye in a fight with the turtle's current partner, a snapping turtle. Though he lost an eye and the fight, he ended up winning the heart of the turtle.
Both were rescued at a local thrift store and given a good home to someone close to me. They both have been through hardships and I hope that their stories remind you that the animals around you are experiencing the same struggles as you are, so treat them right.
Now both work for as members of the council. The story of the disabled turtle coming soon.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Newest Member of the Council: Donald the Whale
I haven't written on the blog in a while but I update The Council's facebook page regularly. So 'like' us on facebook to stay updated. 'Like' Button is below the post!
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.
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.
Monday, August 29, 2011
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.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
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.
The Council of Disabled Animal Friends is now on Facebook! Click 'like' below to get updates right to your facebook page.
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.
The Council of Disabled Animal Friends is now on Facebook! Click 'like' below to get updates right to your facebook page.
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