A six-week-old puppy named Tumbles was born without front legs. After being turned in to the Friends of the Shelter Dogs in Athens, Ohio, a kind supporter of the rescue offered to design Tumbles custom 3-D printed wheelchair to help him get around.
Photo credit: Friends of Shelter Dogs
With the help of Humans at the Ohio University Innovation Center, the blond Terrier/Beagle mix recently received his new set of wheels that will help him learn to walk.
Tumbles’ first attempts with his new wheels was a little choppy, but that’s to be expected. The group has also volunteered to provide their services to Tumbles as he grows and changes.
Photo credit: Friends of Shelter Dogs
He’ll be getting lots of assistance and physical therapy though, to ensure his rear legs develop properly. He won’t be ready for adoption for a while yet, but in the meantime the little puppy is with an experienced foster family and surrounded by love.
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