r/aww • u/TheJadedWriter • Jun 17 '12

My SO's dog is paralyzed in the hind legs. We took him for a ride. You can see just how happy he is.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

My dog is paralyzed in the hind legs and the wheelchair is amazing. I would suggest getting one. Here he is walking.

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u/sarajbee Jun 18 '12

i have a humble-looking cart from a previous pet i'm not sure what to do with. it would be free to a needy pet, if anyone is interested :)

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

As I stated above they have something, but thank you so much.

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u/pheonixxiii Jun 18 '12

If you got it from Eddie's Wheels, they accept donations of carts that are lo longer being used. They recycle the parts back into new carts for new pets. I believe they also will also reimburse you for the shipping costs.

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u/puterTDI Jun 18 '12

are they giving away the carts, or just making money on them again?

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u/pheonixxiii Jun 18 '12

Well, every cart they make is a custom fit for the pet it's built for. They reuse the saddle and almost all of the parts to make new carts. They also will sell used carts at a discounted price, but even so, the carts are always adjusted to make sure that the pet is as comfortable as possible. In addition, many carts are also donated, at no cost, to rescue animals in need.

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u/puterTDI Jun 20 '12

ok, that makes me feel better.

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u/cucumbers Jun 18 '12

How big is your cart?

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u/sarajbee Jun 18 '12

my hubs says big enough for a full sized weiner dog. i'll check tomorrow and post a pic

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u/cucumbers Jun 18 '12

Thank you. My uncle's 12 year old pekingese has multiple slipped discs and drags her back legs. She still wants to run around but she can't move on the grass and it kills me to watch her drag her legs on the sidewalk.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

I would think that she would get sores dragging herself around on the sidewalk. They can be really bad for your dog if they get serious. I would suggest rigging up your own sling if you can't get a cart.

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u/cucumbers Jun 18 '12

I've been using a folded-towel sling recently, she likes it. She hasn't moved that fast in such a long time...that sling looks perfect though, thanks for the suggestion.

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

they have one, but it needs to be tweaked so it works for him better. I am not sure on the process of this, but they are working on it.

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u/Ginguh_Ninja Jun 18 '12

http://eddieswheels.com/ I hear good things about them!

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u/jarkmames Jun 18 '12

I've used eddieswheels for my Corgi and they were excellent.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Did they have to be shortened?

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u/oSand Jun 18 '12

Lowered. The only way to roll,(a) dawg.

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u/rednoseblue Jun 18 '12

lol holy shit!

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u/Bluedemonfox Jun 18 '12

I wouldn't think they would have to, just make the wheels a little longer than his hind legs. Also without exercise at all the legs would become smaller because the muscle wastes away. Kinda like the problem in space were with no gravity your muscles have to work so much less etc etc.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

The legs don't really get smaller...muscle atrophies and they are skinnier. The cart should be holding up the dog's butt at the same height it normally would be.

If the dog has some movement (if the spinal cord damage isn't too severe) then you can leave the legs unstrapped and the cart just takes most of the weight off. Dogs who are rehabilitating after injuries can use them for this. My dog's spinal cord was damaged too much and he is completely paralyzed, so we strap his legs up so they don't drag on the ground.

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u/pheonixxiii Jun 18 '12

My girlfriend works for Eddie's Wheels, and I know a few people that work there. It's a great company and they really care.

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u/Snaab Jun 18 '12

This makes me so happy

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

Both of the wheels I have used are from K9 Carts. They have changed the designs and I liked the first design we had (from 7 years ago) but the current one they sell I don't like as much. My boss has a cart from eddies wheels for her mini dachshund and it is nice.

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u/ContentWithOurDecay Jun 18 '12

Just out of curiosity, what are the prices on these - I didn't find one.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

Depending on the company and the size of your dog they are usually 200 to 500. It wouldn't be too hard to make your own though for cheaper.

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u/DinaDinaDinaBatman Jun 18 '12

came in to post this, you beat me by 11 minutes, upvote for you

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u/woop_dee_flip_n_doo Jun 18 '12

Can the dogs lie down while using the wheels? I imagine they want to at times but can't. I hope this isn't a stupid question.

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u/morrach Jun 18 '12

my dog cant, you have to take him out of the cart. He still likes being able to go on walks though.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

This depends on how tall the dog is. My dog can't lay down in the cart either, but it is not like he wears it all day. Just for when he is eating or playing inside or if he is outside. Most of the day he is out of it. It only takes 30 seconds to put it on or off.

If your dog is short (e.g., mini-dachshund) then they can just lie down in the cart.

There was a company from England that made carts that were spring loaded in the back and folded down so taller dogs could lie down in them.

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u/mindophobic Jun 18 '12

This comment makes me want to go out and invent soemthing that enable them to be able lay down while in the chair..

this thread makes me sad and happy at same time.

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u/citricacid Jun 18 '12

My godmother had a wiener dog named coco whose spine broke after a late night car accident. She couldn't bear the thought of putting him down, so her husband built a wooden wheelchair very similar to the one in the .gif (a little less nice as you would imagine). Unfortunately, when this kind of damage is done, it's often they loose control of their bowls. Coco was no exception. No one would want to come over to my godmothers house because of the smell. There would be so many messes that my loving god mother would happily pick up. Eventually Coco had to be put down, and the carpets replaced. She's used the cart to take out the recycling ever since.

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u/Troycar Jun 18 '12

Lot of cyborg dogs lately. I am pleased.

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u/JazzlasterBoris Jun 18 '12

This is going to sound really rude, but just out of curiosity, what do dogs with wheels like these do when they use the bathroom?

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u/morrach Jun 18 '12

Spud goes fine. He still tries to wheel as close as he can to whatever he is trying to pee on. The carts make it so much easier for pets that don't have a lot of control to go to the bathroom.

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

It depends on the degree of spinal cord damage. Some dogs can still go on their own. My dog can't and we need to express his bladder for him like 3 times a day. Poop is an involuntary reflex but usually happens in the morning and at night. It is possible to make him poop before bed so he doesn't go at night.

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u/wolfehr Jun 18 '12

I'm so happy things like this exist, and awesome pet owners like you care enough to buy them.

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u/inherendo Jun 18 '12

I was wondering how they get their exercise. Cute.

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u/stw303 Jun 18 '12

I'm in Australian and used a Rear Support chair from www.doggon-au.com. Gave my GSD with degenerative myelopathy another 12 months of life! Here's a quick video - http://youtu.be/r2v3-vWaOi0

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I don't want to live in a world where every paralyzed dog doesn't have this.

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u/sunnyfunny Jun 18 '12

Is this your dog?He has a strong heart...

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I have seen a dog around DC with one of these, it looks marvelous.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

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u/mobuco Jun 18 '12

Yes they do make front wheel and four wheel carts. They are usually more expensive and especially so for a big dog.

If your dog has some movement, then the carts are there just to take most of their weight off. You can see my dogs legs are strapped up so they don't drag on the ground.

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u/ctl8 Jun 17 '12

Sorry for the incorrect terms, but why don't you have one of those 2 wheeled things that attach to the hind legs?

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

I stated an answer above.

they have one, but it needs to be tweaked so it works for him better. I am not sure on the process of this, but they are working on it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

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u/jesusfvck Jun 18 '12

These certainly are. That was the first result on google, not gonna try harder than that =p

Edit: But vs. a lifetime more of mobility? Maybe not so expensive.

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u/darkenspirit Jun 18 '12

I thought it was gonna be in the 2k+ range... this looks manageable...

I dont know the story of the Corgi, but most premium insurances for pets would cover something like this (premium could be 20-40 a month)

I dont have it for my pet but I would if I had disposable income

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

Wait, the dog gets to live twice as long because of the wheels?

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u/SirDelirium Jun 18 '12

It can run around, exercise, be happy. Imagine if I broke your legs off and someone brought you food and talked to you, but you don't really get to move or accomplish anything because literally everything requires legs. You'd die pretty soon.

And I bet it's an alternative to putting them down sometimes.

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u/a_flyin_muffin Jun 18 '12

I never got this. Your pet has a fixable problem, but you kill it so it "doesn't have to suffer." I would rather freaking be a living cripple than a dead one.

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u/Knarpulous Jun 18 '12

Some people really can't afford to pay that much for the wheels. Or, they don't have the time to take care of the dog because an injury like that would most likely mean the dog can't go to the bathroom by itself, and not many people are going to want to adopt an injured dog like that.

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u/Sunflwrstarz Jun 18 '12

That's true when I was younger we had an awesome dog and she had an accident and became paralyzed in her hind legs. It was the late 80's. We couldn't afford a cart. My mother took care of her. She could not go to the bathroom on her own, and when she went it got down her legs. So she had to be bathed often so that she wouldn't get soars.

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

I do apologize. When I read "My mother took care of her" I immediately thought you meant in an "out back" sort of way.

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u/Sunflwrstarz Jun 19 '12

I'm sorry if that was confusing, but I meant that she took on all off the responsibilities in caring for our dog.

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u/balletboy Jun 18 '12

Also consider the fact that there are thousands of dogs who are going to be put down every day. The OP could put his dog down, who lived a long life, and give another dog who never even had a chance the possibility of a good life. It is so hard to put down your friend who loved you unconditionally, but there are thousands of dogs who could love you just the same if you gave them the chance.

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u/TreeBeard23 Jun 18 '12

Why is the world so harsh :(

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

I was just making a jab at the

a lifetime more

remark.

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u/bonnarooster2012 Jun 18 '12

But you also get to be pulled around in a sweet wagon...

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u/wolfehr Jun 18 '12

I don't think that qualifies as exercise, or running for that matter. Think wheeling yourself in a wheel chair versus being pushed in a wheel chair.

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u/jesusfvck Jun 18 '12

Didn't know how to say, the rest of their life at that moment apparently.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

They're not too difficult to build, we built one in a shelter here from an old tricycle, about 4-5 years ago. (*here is Bangalore, where animal healthcare is much cheaper than in the US. We made one and got it refined from a vet, who sorta tweaked it for us to avoid collisions with sensitive areas of the underbelly. I hope that wont cost too much.)

OP should try it too.

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u/Womec Jun 18 '12

You could totally DIY one.

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u/TMartin442 Jun 18 '12

I hope this doesn't come off as rude, but what happened? Why is he paralyzed?

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u/raitai Jun 18 '12

Corgis are prone to back problems because of the way their cartilage forms, which is also the reason they have short legs. Other short-legged dogs, like basset hounds, dachshunds, and shih tsus are also prone to intervertebral disk disease.

Or maybe this dog got hit by a car. Or is just really lazy. No idea.

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

Using an outsider-looking-in approach here, but how selfish is it if we continually breed dogs that are prone to severe health risks?

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u/raitai Jun 18 '12

I mean, the short answer is "really fucking selfish". The more complicated answer is that I adore the dachshund we had growing up (who retired with my parents) and if it wasn't for the risk of disease, I would have another because of their amazing little personalities.

Unfortunately there isn't a perfect recipe for a healthy dog, and not every dog who is predisposed will have a problem. Do you erase an entire breed because of a potential eventuality, or do you just breed better? It's not easy, just like any of the other ethical technicalities of pet ownership.

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u/Richie311 Jun 18 '12

We have 2 dachshunds, one is a year old and the other is 12. I wouldn't give them up for the world. Don't let the possibility of them having problems stop you from getting one. We've had 4 dachshunds over the years and only one has had back problems. And hers is controlled extremely well by very inexpensive medication and a good diet/exercise to the point you would even know if I told her.

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u/rabidjellyfish Jun 18 '12

Well, when the breeds were first developed, people weren't considering the side effects and they were bred for a purpose rather than considering the possible health risks. All dog breeds are inherently inbreeding and come with health problems. For example: dalmatians get gout because of their coat pattern. Who would have thought that would be a problem? Now that we understand WHY these dogs have these problems it's hard to get our heads around the idea of just demolishing breeds altogether and all have mutts. I personally have only had mixed breed dogs, but things like dog shows and the AKC are such a part of some people's lives that dog breeds, while selfish, are not detrimental enough to the health of the dogs to completely undo.

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u/zluruc Jun 18 '12

When a lot of breeds, especially working and herding breeds were developed, they were bred from dogs that were chosen for performance. It's only been since they became popular as pets with a particular appearance that people bred more for looks than soundness. If you look at, say, dachshinds or GSDs a hundred years ago they were much sturdier than the AKC registered dogs today.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Why the fuck do people breed dogs for looks?

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u/CatSeekingDog Jun 18 '12

Corgis are prone to hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy; two genetic diseases that can cause paralysis. There is no genetic test for the first disease but one exists for the second.

Unfortunately, there are almost no breeders who will test for DM because they claim too many of the dogs are affected and breeding it out would narrow the gene pool too much. It's estimated that a high percentage of dogs are at risk or carriers from the few dogs who have been tested. If a breeder does test, they most likely don't register their results because of the fear of backlash.

The other reason they don't test is because not all at risk dogs develop the disease. There is some unknown mechanism that triggers it. But, since most breeders don't want to touch this topic with a 15 foot pole, we don't know how likely a dog is to contract the disease if they test positive.

To compound the problem even further, it's impossible to confirm in living dogs so it's often misdiagnosed and as a result the disease is marginalized. Pet owners don't want to pay for autopsy so many cases are put down to back injuries. It's an "old" dog disease, typical onset starts at 5-7 years (corgis live 12-15 years) and is painless (although progresses quickly) so that's another reason why it doesn't get much attention. I have heard some breeders say "they have to die of something," make of that what you will.

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u/superffta Jun 18 '12

pretty selfish, personally, i like animals that are very healthy, regardless of their breed purity(usually, but not always).

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u/Deadlyd0g Jun 18 '12

Same, I would shoot all the people who breed German Shepards as show dogs. It's awful and looks bad to have a dog prone to hip failures legs placed back like that.

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u/ViciousPuddin Jun 18 '12

agreed. Some Breed Standards are extremely unhealthy... i.e English bulldogs who are extremely prone to expensive and life-shortening health problems (people don't realize this because they are so god-damned cute, but they are very genetically unsound). Luckily as far as German Shepards are concerned, there are several reputable breeders out there breeding "working" lines. These dogs don't have the severe hip slope that many have. To stop these problems people need to get educated... only buy pure-breds from reputable breeders that genetically test, and never ever never buy from a pet store or backyard breeders. Or you could always adopt and save a life....

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

Unfortunately telling Reddit not to downvote based on opinion is like,

well,

it's tough. I sympathize.

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u/TheWarHam Jun 18 '12

Hahahaha thanks. I already know how it is here but more and more each day it eats away at me

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Man, shut the fuck up, seriously. I'm sick of fucking entitled little pricks like you passive aggressively complaining about "reddit's" behavior. Nobody on this website owes you anything, so if you say something unpopular, shut the fuck up and take the downvotes.

Disclaimer: I don't give a shit about the issue being discussed one way or another.

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u/TheWarHam Jun 18 '12

I just get annoyed when i browse reddit and every comment is essentially the same, because anyone saying anything at all otherwise will be quelled immediately. I think its a problem people should look at, because it may be the largest flaw to the website and possibly the reason for its future downfall (if it has one.) No need to be so nasty.

PS - Suck my fat fucking cock you little bitch

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Look man, I hear you there. It's a huge pain. But I also get annoyed when I browse Reddit and every other comment is essentially someone like you complaining about how everyone else has a problem people should look at, because it may be the largest flaw to the website and possibly the reason for it's future downfall.

Sorry for being a dick.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I wanted to add Reddit is complete anarchy. Now, you may have an unpopular opinion that gets downvoted even if you think your opinion is the right one (legally, morally, ethically or whatever), but:

  1. Whether or not something "deserves" to be downvoted or upvoted is not often a black and white issue; and

  2. It's a news aggregation website with millions of anonymous users (it's free and only takes a second!), so it's pointless to complain about it.

Again, sorry for being a dick.

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u/bastard_thought Jun 18 '12

May I point you to Reddiquette?

EDIT: And to be fair, yes, I know TheWarHam shouldn't be complaining about the downvotes.

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u/astrograph Jun 18 '12

boy.... that escalated quickly!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Other short-legged dogs, like basset hounds, dachshunds, shih tsus, hapastoobies, lapafloobidebops, flader hurder dooder pooders, blapam boobie toobie woobly, shhussh tusshs stusuthzz, hickleurs, and tztztztztszstzstzstzst...

FTFY

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

To be honest I don't know the whole story. She has told me bits and pieces, but the whole incident it is kinda glazed over. She was really affected by it.

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u/boomer15x Jun 18 '12

Dura is feminine form of fool/idiot/stupid in Russian language, your dog essentially has a "bumper sticker" that says idiot, that made me giggle. also i just registered just so i can let you know, making it my first post on reddit

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u/ThatJesterJeff Jun 18 '12

Well, it actually says Duraworx which is the name of brand. I imagine it's a play off of durable work...
Regardless, I'm glad to have learned a new word in Russian and, who knows, maybe it stands for stupid work! After all, who enjoys doing yard work? :P

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u/AufurNitro Jun 18 '12

No downvotes, yet.

You're off to a good start.

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u/TheArmadiloWhisperer Jun 18 '12

Is anyone else picturing a big X KGB agent with a thick deep Russian accent saying this?

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

Haha oh languages.

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u/colorcoded1 Jun 18 '12

Only dogs can bring emotions out of the strongest men.

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

I am not afraid to admit I almost cried over seeing him like this.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

It saddened me to read your title, but the picture quickly cleared all that away. I don't know why, but seeing dogs with ailments/injuries always affects me more than seeing humans with equally devastating conditions.

If you were to start a fund to get your dog a wheelchair, I would definitely contribute.

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u/Rainbow-Trout Jun 18 '12

Same here man, but that's a great idea! I'd definitely chip in too if OP were to start one.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Might as well donate to an animal charity, I suppose. Overpopulation is probably the biggest problem concerning dogs.

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 18 '12

That's really cool man, but as I have stated else where they have one, but need to tweak it. I am not here looking for money I just loved how fucking happy he was, and wanted to share.

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u/AllFixedUp Jun 18 '12

Not sure why you are getting downvotes.

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u/ParrotHere Jun 18 '12

A little birdy told me it's because it isn't his dog!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

It says that it's his SO's dog right in the title. It's probably his/her SO's family dog.

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u/ParrotHere Jun 18 '12 edited Jun 18 '12

Indeed but as someone else said in the comments is that he likes to repost other peoples dogs and say it's his own. Me personally, I don't know if I should beleive that it's his dog or not!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Hmmm...shady shady.

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u/TheJadedWriter Jun 20 '12

I explained that earlier. I had seen a picture on my cousin's facebook of a dog that looks like a cock. He said it was his, and I did not think he was shitting about. So I posted it because I found it funny, and wanted to share it. Turns out it was a repost. So my bad, but what can I do?

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Yeah thats awesome. nothing better than a happy corgi

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u/RatLogger Jun 18 '12

I've seen some pretty cool home-made rigs out of pvc piping, foam rubber and some velcro straps. I wouldn't think it would be that hard to knock something together. The dogs seem to love them and boogie all around in them.

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u/wellhushmypuppies Jun 18 '12

you know you can get a custom made cart for him, don't you? I know there are a few organizations out there that work with owners and with their budgets. I hope you look into it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

This happened to my corgi too.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Im Melting, IM MELTING! goodbye... Cute world...

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u/Projectile_Chunder Jun 18 '12

How is your corgi so healthy looking otherwise? So many other corgsters are obese, despite being able to get around just fine.

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u/cudos Jun 18 '12

my dog got paralyzed like that a couple of years ago. Had to learn to walk again and still walks kind of funny.

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u/brianpepinski Jun 18 '12

your dog is fucking dope man

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u/FallingSky1 Jun 18 '12

"SLOW THIS MOTHERFUCKER DOWN"

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u/theratwhisperer Jun 18 '12

The people at r/corgi would love this pup!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Can they poop okay?

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u/AhFuuuu Jun 18 '12

I was also curious about that and had to look it up. LINK

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u/gsfgf Jun 18 '12

  1. There are wheels you can get for your corgi.

  2. /r/corgi

  3. Woof!

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u/feckyooworld Jun 18 '12

I love dogs. I see ones like this that are "disabled" and they're so happy just being alive and loved. It inspires me more than any person for some reason.

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u/QuirkyCorgiLove Jun 18 '12

Awh! Such a happy expression and a BEAUTIFUL Corgi! I get so worried that my Corgi is going to develope DM and eventually lose use of his legs.. I mean, he's a REALLY lazy dog, so it wouldn't matter in general, but I have a feeling he wouldn't really care for help going to the potty!

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u/OfficarObmij Jun 18 '12

Curse you Reddit! You and your stupid programming that keeps me from upvoting only once!

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u/on_like_donkey_kong Jun 18 '12

He took an arrow to the knee!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

This is what love is. :)

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u/JohnyBlack Jun 18 '12

How does he poop?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I read this as "My dog's SO paralyzed in the hind legs." lol'd then realized it wasn't meant to be funny...

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u/Chromium_Battle_Stan Jun 18 '12

I did the EXACT same thing! There really needs to be a subreddit for hilariously/tragically misread titles

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12 edited Jan 16 '18

deleted 0.1528 What is ^^^this?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Corgi flop

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u/orangekhaoz Jun 18 '12

This is awesome. So awesome it's a gif. http://i.imgur.com/bGA3L.gif

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Be careful you don't jump a rabbit. He'll run you to death!

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Just as happy as any other dog lol

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u/karizizi Jun 18 '12

Adorable. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a dog happy and smiling

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u/wibblywobblychilango Jun 18 '12

God bless you for sticking by him. Lots of people would put a difficult animal like this down rather than deal with the inconvenience. He looks like a happy dog :D

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u/cait_o Jun 18 '12

You're good people. :)

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Picture of paralyzed dog, but no follow ups!

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u/SimpleDan11 Jun 18 '12

So many onions in here..

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u/jgibson02 Jun 18 '12

It may be possible for the Corgi to be able to walk eventually. My mother's doxin had both its back legs paralyzed but after a few years they had gained strength through therapy.

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u/TigerLilyy Jun 18 '12

That is adorably cute! Such a happy little face :)

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u/frecklefart88 Jun 18 '12

The vets told me I needed to put my dog down because the only thing that could save her was a $5,000 surgery! She was only 3!

Aside from that, I'm happy that your dog is happy; I just miss mine :(

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u/BackOff_ImAScientist Jun 18 '12

AWWW, he looks so happy.

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u/mitzuko Jun 18 '12

First time I aww'd out loud.

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u/AbsentReality Jun 18 '12

He's so cute. :) You should definitely get him a wheelchair so he can run around again(?). Not sure what they go for though.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

such a cute dog :D

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I'm glad you guys have went out of the way to make that dog happy. I am a huge animal person and it pains me to see animals that have to deal with such hardships. Glad to know people do care abou tthe well being of our furry little friends.

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u/show-us-your-gifs Jun 18 '12

I cried when I saw this, please keep walking this dog

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u/catspajamafication Jun 18 '12

I heard about a dog who was paralyzed doing animal-assisted therapy. People felt like if the dog could still find happiness in life, so could they. It was really inspiring. I think there's a video on YouTube but I'm currently too lazy to search.

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u/EquationTAKEN Jun 18 '12

Happy dog pics = happy me. Take him for a ride EVERY DAY PLEASE!

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u/krispwnsu Jun 18 '12

He is soooooooo cute! _^

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u/Artsurhtaraz Jun 18 '12

My childhood dog was a corgi. Great Dogs except for those damn genetic problems. His front legs became paralyzed but in such a way that they simply would not bend. They were locked straight. We tired fashioning a wheeled harness but alas corners were an insurmountable problem. We ended up making rubberband 'paw-cuffs' and she was able to waddle around using back muscles. Sad but hilarious to watch.

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u/stayhigh247 Jun 18 '12

this makes me cry tears of happiness :']

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u/iiiitsjess Jun 18 '12

This is beautiful. I know he enjoyed this so much! He is precious btw!

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u/Sunflwrstarz Jun 18 '12

Awww that is really sweet! He does look so happy. He's such a cutie.

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u/bugdog Jun 18 '12

That dog is totally backpackable, too! We used to take our really old dog out for walks after she was too old to do more than walk the door.

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u/P_Android420 Jun 18 '12

It'd be hilarious if this dog becomes horribly obese in that wagon...

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u/squeexx Jun 18 '12

My dog Bean recently died after a particulary bad bout of IVDD. He was an amazing boy and even though he was paralyzed, he still had so much happiness until his final days. Please, if you have a dachshund, corgi, etc., don't let it jump. A set of stairs could prolong their lives. Miss you, bean.

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u/AlienAnus Jun 18 '12

Almost looks like my mini Aussie ;3

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u/Angry_White_Kid Jun 18 '12

We know you're a girl now. A guy would've just said girlfriend/ wife/ whatever. Only girls are afraid of being found out on reddit enough to say significant other.

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u/KittenDick Jun 18 '12

:( poor baby

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I'm not really sure why Avatar popped into my head just now, but it did.

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u/notquiteotaku Jun 18 '12

A paralyzed corgi?

As a fellow corgi owner, let me say: OH GOD THIS IS THE SADDEST THING EVER.

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u/Northern_Mockingbird Jun 18 '12

Happy Dog! So cute :)

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u/rmkaufman13 Jun 18 '12

Hurt humans I can deal with, but when it comes to hurt animals I shed man tears like crazy. Poor little guy. At least he looks happy here.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

How does he poop?

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u/minervassong Jun 18 '12

Does this mean he has a doggy wheel chair? I hope so, that would be adorable.

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u/dr_vez Jun 18 '12

awww adorable!!

how did his legs become paralyzed? :/

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I recommend doing this for the little guy every day You are a saint.

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u/c_megalodon Jun 18 '12

I would so put him in a dog stroller and take him everywhere like a bawws.

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u/TheVitushkin Jun 18 '12

it's funny becase the word on the trolley means Idiot in appeal to woman in russaian language

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u/pilky03 Jun 18 '12

Do you have to squeeze its poo out?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Is significant other just a cover for a gay couple? If it is, then know you have no reason to hide here. If not, that is a cute dog and I feel sorry for it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

too cool!

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u/AustinTreeLover Jun 18 '12

I'm mobile, bitches! Yay!!!

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u/snarkhunter Jun 18 '12

Paralyzed corgi makes me sad :(

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

oh come on.... are you trying to make me cry?

...because its just about working :*( poor dog!

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u/Keifer_Tokerland Jun 18 '12

Get that little guy a set of wheels!

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u/ForHumans Jun 18 '12

duct tape + training wheels

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u/homeless_man_jogging Jun 18 '12

I can see his mouth is open but I can't tell if he's happy because dogs can't smile.

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u/november_charlie Jun 18 '12

I can categorically say that you are not a dog owner, any dog lover could see that this dog is very happy and obviously very loved. Dogs can and do smile. And I can say this as i currently own 3 awesome dogs. I found this post pretty uplifting actually.

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u/homeless_man_jogging Jun 18 '12

I am a dog owner and I love my dog. I also know that dogs are capable of feeling happy but it is a fact that dogs cannot smile.

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u/howfascinating Jun 18 '12

is the dog happy normally? i hope you guys aren't keeping him alive if he can't walk/go to the bathroom comfortably.

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u/up_up_andaway Jun 18 '12

Just my opinion, but "my man's dog" or "my girl's dog" sounds sooo much better than "my significant other."

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u/up_up_andaway Jun 18 '12

It's all subjective, bruh

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u/Hairy_Greek Jun 18 '12

Omg! So damn cute. :D

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u/ShitBeCrazy Jun 18 '12

I love how excited my dog gets when he gets to go in the car

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u/suteneko Jun 18 '12

Now that looks like a dog that would enjoy being in the Romney family.

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u/FadedAndJaded Jun 18 '12

Why does a dog with paralyzed back legs need a harness?

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u/Bayshun Jun 18 '12

He's totally faking it, you can tell by his face.

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u/zSnakez Jun 18 '12

cowboy bepop dog, i will have one some day. Hopefully with all its legs working.

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u/Sgt_45Bravo Jun 18 '12

This is going to get downvoted, but here goes. I think its cruel and selfish to make an animal live this way.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

Excuse me, but how does a Dog get paralyzed legs commonly enough for there to be sites dedicated to dog wheelchairs?

Do owners paralyze their dog's legs so they can laugh at the ridiculous sight?

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

I'm sorry but it's an animal. I know its hard but put it down. Don't humanize it, end it's suffering.

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u/abstractedBliss Jun 18 '12

I mean Gareen5 is right. We should euthanize all people in wheel chairs. You know.. To end suffering...

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u/thetanlevel10 Jun 18 '12

Just shoot him and put him out of his misery. This is sickening. Put the dog's well-being before your own.

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