January 28, 2008
These paws are made for walking
Notwithstanding the fact that I routinely wear the crankypants and have little patience for feel-good stories and happy endings, I do have a soft spot for dogs, and no dog is more awe-inspiring than Faith.
Born missing one front leg and with another that didn't work, she was adopted just in the nick of time; her mother was smothering her to death.
Told by the vet to put her to sleep -- she'd face certain death as a result of infected abscesses, brought on by dragging and rubbing her chin and chest against the ground -- her family refused, trying instead to coax her onto her hind legs with a combination of Gummy Bears, peanut butter and praise.
Against all odds, Faith learned to stand up, hopping around, and, prompted by another of the family's dogs nipping at her heels, she started walking, too.
The video of her on two legs is just amazing. Be careful; it seems to cause excessive ocular hydration.
Posted by Mike Lief at January 28, 2008 06:13 PM
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Mike:
Thanks for posting this. It got me.
Posted by: ecmarm at January 29, 2008 07:05 AM