Joseph came to us as a puppy, with an amputated deformed forelimb, which he was born with. He was adopted by devoted new parents and we supported them through the years, while Joseph had ongoing physiotherapy. Unfortunately, though he recently developed arthritis in his remaining elbow, which became fused making it hard for him to move. Joseph struggled to walk and his abnormal posture was starting to affect other areas of his body.
Considering Joseph’s quality of life, we decided to fund a front wheel cart from the amazing Eddie’s Wheels for Pets, to be custom built in the USA from our specialist vets’ measurements for him.
While waiting for this, Joseph underwent surgery to correct his palate to help with breathing problems. Hopefully, once he was mobile and active again, he would be able to thrive without a breathing challenge too!
We have been delighted by the help and expert engineering from overseas. The wheels are light and turn on the spot easily. Once fitted with minor adjustments made to the centre of gravity setting, Joseph was off gaining his confidence from using it, in short, frequent sessions. He’s already much more independently mobile and is gaining a more normal posture.
Joseph is doing so well on his wheels! He recently strolled down to a cafe. These wheels are not only improving his posture and mobility but are helping him to enjoy a normal, pug’s life! 🐾
We will share video updates of Joseph’s progress on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PDWRA
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If you would like to donate towards Joseph and the pugs we support, please go to:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog…/
We would also like to thank:
Phoenix Small Animal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057203058758
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Eddie’s Wheels for Pets
https://www.facebook.com/Eddiesdogwheelchairs/
