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Omaha Steve

(99,981 posts)
Fri Dec 26, 2014, 09:05 AM Dec 2014

Disabled puppy called Daisy dubbed 'the mermaid dog' because of badly bent legs has gone for her....


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2887015/Disabled-puppy-called-Daisy-dubbed-mermaid-dog-badly-bent-legs-gone-walkies-pioneering-surgery.html

By COREY CHARLTON FOR MAILONLINE

A disabled puppy dubbed 'the mermaid dog' because her badly bent legs dragged behind her has been taken for a walk for the first time in her life after pioneering surgery.

Daisy, a 14 week-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross Toy Poodle, was born with problems that affected her back legs, earning her the nickname 'the mermaid dog'.

She either walked like a seal with her legs spread behind, or had her legs folded inwards under her body leaving her dragging her feet and shuffling her bum along the floor.


Once nicknamed 'the mermaid dog', Daisy is now able to enjoy running and walking like any other dog. Here she is pictured going for a run after her surgery, for which the back half of her body was shaved


Daisy, who was originally called Tuffty, was taken to a vet to be put down by a dog breeder, but the vet passed her on to an animal shelter.



Daisy (pictured), a 14 week-old puppy, was born with problems that prevented her from using her back legs


FULL story at link.

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Disabled puppy called Daisy dubbed 'the mermaid dog' because of badly bent legs has gone for her.... (Original Post) Omaha Steve Dec 2014 OP
Fuck the breeders. (the dog kind). HERVEPA Dec 2014 #1
I WANT THAT DOGGIE!!! tblue Dec 2014 #2
Stories like Daisy's are just one of the reasons I support rescue. ColesCountyDem Dec 2014 #3
Breeders... Triana Dec 2014 #4

tblue

(16,350 posts)
2. I WANT THAT DOGGIE!!!
Fri Dec 26, 2014, 09:55 AM
Dec 2014

I bet she's already been adopted and I hope she is in good hands. Bless her heart and that of those who healed her.

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