Tag: special needs pets
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Special Needs Dog Learns to Use a Wheelchair, Leads a Happy Life
Hannah, a dog with special needs, lives a full life thanks to a wheelchair and her amazing owners. She has a hereditary neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. This means that since birth, her cerebellum has been underdeveloped. Since this brain area controls motor movements, it affects Hannah’s mobility. However, since Cassidy and her partner adopted…
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Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Helps Pets Find New Homes
When Courtney Bellew opened a special needs animal rescue in 2011, she didn’t imagine how many lives it would save. The shelter prides itself on saving the toughest dogs to rehome – those that were abused, neglected, or have medical conditions. These dogs and cats would have otherwise been euthanized if not for SNARR Northeast,…
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PoP Features: The Rescue Husky With a Special Walk
Rescue Husky Fenix Lumiere lives with his loving human parents in beautiful southern California. He’s known for having a special walk due to a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. It affects his coordination and balance, but doesn’t cause any pain. After Felix’s mom Zoe shared his story on social media, his cute prancing earned him…