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Meet Ramen Noodle the Two-Legged Poodle

More on PawNation: Awesome, Carli Davidson, Dogs, Heart-Warming, Lifestyle, Pets with Disabilities, Photography

By Sara Tan May 02, 2012

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    Carli Davidson is best known for her breathtaking photographs of animals, but many are unaware that the award-winning photographer is also an experienced animal trainer and care worker. Her love of photography never outweighed her desire to work with animals, though. By uniting her two passions, Davidson's been able to tell the stories of dynamic pets and animals through her camera lens. In honor of National Disabled Pets Day, meet one of Davidson's most heart-warming subjects: Ramen Noodle, a courageous and spirited two-legged dog.

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    RAMEN NOODLE'S ORIGIN STORY

    This is Ramen Noodle. He lost both of his front legs in separate accidents before he was 2 years old, resulting from poor breeding and poor care. His owner, Jamie, was his vet tech when he lost his first leg. After nursing him back to health, she adopted him.

    See More: Carli Davidon's Photography 

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    ARTISTIC INSPIRATION

    Davidson started the project two years ago when she was walking along Canon Beach near her home in Oregon. "There was this totally beautiful German Shepherd in a wheelchair playing fetch with its owner. It was so happy, a dog doing what dogs do, totally undeterred by its disability. I felt inspired by the whole scenario. The owner made this choice out of love, to do a little extra work every day to make sure his friend was happy and comfortable."

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    DOGGED DETERMINATION

    Davidson was determined to create a project showcasing disabled pets like Ramen Noodle to show the world that they are happy, thriving companions.

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    DIFFERENT BUT HAPPY

    "They are not sad, they are not in pain, and the owners and animals continue to be a great value to one another," says Davidson. 

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    HOLY HOUND!

    Only three weeks after losing the second front leg, Ramen was up and running on his hind legs. He also has a front wheelchair to get around outdoors, but prefers to walk on his own.

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    PUPPY POWER

    Ramen is incredibly spirited, and seems almost totally uninhibited by his missing legs. He can run, jump up on chairs, and pick up his toys with no problem whatsoever. 

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    BFF=BEST FIDO FRIENDS

    Jamie and Ramen Noodle are inseparable. He never leaves her side, and travels with her wherever she goes from inside the comfort of his little blue backpack. 

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    PASSION PROJECT

    Davidson is currently working on a book about pets with disabilities featuring Ramen and other disabled dogs. "I really hope that what people take away from these stories is information to make decisions for their own pets, an appreciation for the resilience of all animals, and ultimately a sense of normalcy from the photos and stories." 

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    To learn more about Carli Davidson, visit her Facebook page or see more of her amazing work on her website.

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Michael David Mayes

This dog has overcome such a handicap! It looks like it doesn't even notice. I would be honored to be friends with such a courageous buddy:)

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Michael David Mayes

What is your major malfunction? You sit behind your screen and say something like that! Saying that only tells me that you are a very hateful and negative person. If you can't say anything nice then keep your mouth closed.

February 12 2013 at 4:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
deb.guido

To: ocwaverider949- I have never commented on on Aol before but after seeing this precious , beautiful & courageus dog and the love between the owner and and his pet- I envy their relationship. I have 3 non handicapped cats and would jump at the chance to have a dog like Ramen. You are the kind of person with your comment that I despise & frankly I pity you. You don't know the love of animal it is obvious- whether is has 4 legs or 2.

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ocwaverider949

What an ugly rat lookin dog...

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sandra_hamilton7

waverider...you are an idiot...congrats though...you have succeeded in getting people to comment on your stupid post...ohhhhh you are such a "bright" one.... LMBO!

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Andrea

Can i second your comment...really what an idiot.

November 09 2012 at 2:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down
Janice

elffromhyrule - no doubt you can get a dog from an ad in the paper, but you don't know anything about the dog or it's health status. There are several viruses that animals can get or are born with that are fatal. The money you pay the agency includes all inoculations, heart worm treatments for both hw positive or hw negative animals (both need treatment), tests for other viruses/infections that may be present (i.e. URI or distemper), and the cost of neutering or spaying. So even though you may consider the fee high, all these things are what goes into the cost of adopting a dog. When you get a dog from a shelter, you can be pretty darn sure it's a healthy animal...not so with a dog found in an ad in the paper.

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lilysuccess

Great story

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shanesur23

She should build it new legs that work every bit as well as the old ones and even look the same.

September 26 2012 at 4:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
cwh1024

Dogs provide unconditional love and are for the most part are nonjudgemental. There are more people out there I would prefer not to spend time with than dogs.

September 26 2012 at 3:24 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
Hello Mr Bill

...I don't see my last post............ about my dogs, and cats......

August 13 2012 at 8:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Hello Mr Bill

I love all animals, and they love me.......... I had two schnauzers who lived t䁯 be 15 & 17, now I have an old cat.䀮. 13 years.......... the house is full of cats roommate 䁨as 4, and I adopeted a used to be tiny Siamese. now she's the best looking cat in the house, fixed too, and biggest too.......... none of them show any animosity about anything.......... love that part too.... If I had space for a horse............. I'd have one or two also........

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