Paralysed Jack Russell gets wheels
Jack, a Jack Russell from Powick in Worcestershire, has been given a second chance thanks to a
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Jack, a Jack Russell from Powick in Worcestershire, has been given a second chance thanks to a
September 21st, 2006 at 1.23 pm
Just wondering about how much the wheels chairs cost… and where a person can get one? I have a Shitzu that has the will to live, but her back legs are not moving as well as they use to be. I was told she had a bad back years ago, but have been blessed with her getting around on her own til now. Please let me know. Thanks.
February 19th, 2007 at 7.58 pm
Dear Sirs
I work for and am trying to aid BSAPP, a charity working with and trying to treat street dogs in Sofia, Bulgaria.
We have one young dog, Sarka, in our rescue centre who has a spinal injury, caused by unknown means prior to being rescued and resulting in total paralysis of her back legs. She is a lovely dog, full of life and is managing to get around by using her front legs to pull herself around on her bottom. Not ideal.
I have suggested to Dr Stoyanov, who is the chairman and founder of the charity, that we try to fashion her a trolley/support system based on the ones currently available in the USA,, as we haven’t the funds to purchase one. He is very keen on this idea as he has no wish to euthanise this dog, but something must be done to get her more mobile and able to live a more normal life.
Could you let me have a picture of the wheelchair/trolley, so that we can try to make one of our own, based on the general concept please?
Thankyou for your help in advance,
Diana
July 27th, 2008 at 8.32 am
i too am looking for a wheelchair like that. i have found two sites with instructions for a wheelchair. one for a big dog, one for making a simple wheels structure very cheaply.
if you email me at espaceblue@btopenworld.com. i will forward you the images and websites. linda
August 13th, 2009 at 12.24 pm
Hi Linda,
We have a dog that recently developed a problem using its back legs, it appears the there is a spinal problem that little can be done to alter things for her. I am desperate to find details of anything that will get her mobile and wonder if you could mail me any details you have of things I can look for,
Yours sincerely,
Andrew
September 10th, 2009 at 5.09 pm
My jack russell has spinal problems and is finding it very hard to walk. I am looking for a website where I can purchase a trolly or what ever to help him.
Many thanks.