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livingdustmops · 10-02-2009, 05:21 PM

I found this on another thread..maybe you could go to her myspace page.

Also maybe YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue) might have an idea of where you could get a cart...

06-05-2009, 10:47 PM #19

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Okay I am a Mom of a pup that was in a wheelchair (as you can tell from my Avatar). I for one would say research this well before thinking about taking on a disabled pup. If you want to do it just because you think they are cute please think twice. These little ones are very stressful. My little guy Babybear broke his neck do to a congenital defect. He was paralyzed for a very long time. I had to teach him how to walk all over again. He learned for starters in a wheelchair. That was for 2+ years. Then he went to a sling and is now almost 3 years later walking on his own. Not the best but he is still walking.
I have put a lot of time and energy in to Babybear and most here can attest to that. Many on YT and other groups have followed Babybear's story and they will tell you that I have moved heaven and earth to get him where he is today. This means water therapy once to twice a week. Acupuncture. I also did physical therapy on him,pressure point therapy on him and worked with him all the time. He has changed my life in a very big way. They do not just take up your time training them and getting them better but the cost behind it also and the Stress. It will be stressful not only on your relationship with you pets but your family also.
You can check out some of what I have done with Babybear on his dogster page Dog profile for Wheelie Boy Babybear® , a male Yorkshire Terrier .. I have video of training him how to use his wheelchair. I also have video of me training him how to walk in a sling. Now he is walking on his own. He was paralyzed for almost 3 years. He does not walk like a normal dog but he walks all the same. And I am hoping that some day he will not end up back in this wheelchair again but there is always that possibility it will happen.
Here is a web site that adopts out pets with Disabilities. Please don't get one of these special pups because they look cute in a wheelchair. Do it because you want to give it your time and love and dedication. Because that is what it takes to take care of one of these babies. Adopt at PWD
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10-02-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I found this on another thread..maybe you could go to her myspace page. Also maybe YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue) might have an idea of where you could get a cart... 06-05-2009, 10:47 PM #19 Mybabe4me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 685 ________________________________________ Okay I am a Mom of a pup that was in a wheelchair (as you can tell from my Avatar). I for one would say research this well before thinking about taking on a disabled pup. If you want to do it just because you think they are cute please think twice. These little ones are very stressful. My little guy Babybear broke his neck do to a congenital defect. He was paralyzed for a very long time. I had to teach him how to walk all over again. He learned for starters in a wheelchair. That was for 2+ years. Then he went to a sling and is now almost 3 years later walking on his own. Not the best but he is still walking. I have put a lot of time and energy in to Babybear and most here can attest to that. Many on YT and other groups have followed Babybear's story and they will tell you that I have moved heaven and earth to get him where he is today. This means water therapy once to twice a week. Acupuncture. I also did physical therapy on him,pressure point therapy on him and worked with him all the time. He has changed my life in a very big way. They do not just take up your time training them and getting them better but the cost behind it also and the Stress. It will be stressful not only on your relationship with you pets but your family also. You can check out some of what I have done with Babybear on his dogster page Dog profile for Wheelie Boy Babybear® , a male Yorkshire Terrier .. I have video of training him how to use his wheelchair. I also have video of me training him how to walk in a sling. Now he is walking on his own. He was paralyzed for almost 3 years. He does not walk like a normal dog but he walks all the same. And I am hoping that some day he will not end up back in this wheelchair again but there is always that possibility it will happen. Here is a web site that adopts out pets with Disabilities. Please don't get one of these special pups because they look cute in a wheelchair. Do it because you want to give it your time and love and dedication. Because that is what it takes to take care of one of these babies. Adopt at PWD __________________ Val and Babybear http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060[/url] __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!