Animal News
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Bionic dog given new legs
“Walkies” is an exciting word again for this dog thanks to his new bionic legs which let him run along with his friends again.
Naki’o had all four of his paws removed when he got frostbite after he was left in a frozen puddle when he was just a puppy.
It looked like he may never run in parks again, until vet, Christie Tomlinson, saw him at a Colorado rescue centre.
She was there looking for a playmate for her golden retriever, but once she saw Naki’o she couldn’t leave him.
“I’ve always had a soft spot for animals with problems. I knew I had the skills and knowledge to be able to take care of him properly,” says Christie.
At first Naki’o was light enough to hold himself up on his stumps and he didn’t seem too bothered by not having his paws.
But, as he grew and got heavier, it hurt too much to walk on his stumps so he pulled himself along on his tummy.
Christie started taking Naki’o out in a pram to make sure that he didn’t feel lonely inside.
But, after finding Orthopets, who make devices for animals, they said they could help him and made him some new legs.
Christie says Naki’o is like a young puppy racing around.
“He can now not only chase after a ball with other dogs, but he can beat them to the catch!” she says happily.
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Pumpkin14 (Age 9) wrote on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 @ 16:08
wow
09AhmedA (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 @ 16:40
Awwwww good for him
Leopold (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 @ 18:33
oh wow, really good for him! but in the u tube he looks bit uncomfortable
meep-bug (Age 12) wrote on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 @ 21:02
Cute!
Honor (Age 11) wrote on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 @ 07:09
yeah i felt really sorry for him
noonoobear (Age 10) wrote on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 @ 16:49
poor dog! if i was the RSPCA i would do something
LethalCorn (Age 12) wrote on Thursday, 14 July 2011 @ 16:17
WHO EVER LEFT HIM IN THE PUDDLE IN THE FIRST PLACE SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY!
emi500 (Age 10) wrote on Thursday, 14 July 2011 @ 17:25
i am glad naki'o is able to walk again.
Anya2000 (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 15 July 2011 @ 09:43
Good for Him!
Anya2000 (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 15 July 2011 @ 09:43
I am happy he can wak