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Another awesome invention improving the lives of our beloved pets.
An excerpt from the article:
A growing number of pet owners are turning to custom-built wheelchairs to restore mobility to furry friends whose legs, hips or backs don’t work. The owners’ goals are simple: to reward their pets’ unconditional love with whatever it takes for the animals to live normally.
The two-wheel carts support the dog’s midsection with a padded saddle, and are secured with a shoulder yoke and chest strap. Most dogs have rear-wheel carts to compensate for lame hind legs, though a growing number of front-wheel carts are being ordered for animals with front-leg problems.
You can read the full article here.
COMMENTS(2)
April 14th, 2008 at 11:39 am
I saw one of those the other day when I was walking. The little dog seemed content.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
These dogs make wonderful therapy dogs visiting hospitals.