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Two-Legged Dog Impresses Doctors And Learns To Walk

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By Kelli Bender Aug 13, 2012

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    After a tragic accident, London the Pit Bull puppy got back on his feet, just not the way everyone expected. According to the U.K. Daily Mail, London fell out of a three story window, breaking both his front paws and burning his legs on the tarmac below. Not letting the fall keep him down, London has now learned how to walk on his back paws like a human. 

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    Unfortunately, London's previous owner waited over a month after the fall to seek any treatment for the Pit Bull. At this point, surgery to fix the dogs bones was too risky to preform. London was put into the care of a local Vancouver, Washington Humane Society that sought out a specialist to help the pup. With assistance from Panda Paws, a group that helps pay for rescue animals' emergency medical situations, London had his front paws amputated.

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    The plan for after the operation was to have London outfitted with a front wheelchair. But before specialists had a chance to craft the mechanism for London, he had already learned to walk on his own. Sadly, this impressive trick will not solve all of the dog's problems. London will still need a wheelchair to prevent damage to his back. 

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    Until London's wheelchair is paid for and assembled, he will go through swimming and ball therapy to relieve the strain he is putting on his back. London has learn to get around by scooting on his back and using his head to keep balance.  Amanda Giese, founder of Panda Paws, told Daily Mail, aside from the new walk, London is a normal and eager puppy. "He plays, he's happy, he enjoys rolling in the grass just as any able-body canine would on these hot summer days," Giese shared. 

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    While London has shown she could work around her injuries, vets believe that amuptation was the right choice. This surgery prevents the Pit Bull puppy from causing further harm to his body and offers him a better chance at a long and happy life. Ensuring that London recieves all the treatment and recover he need is not cheap. Thankfully, Panda Paws and other giving indiviudal have helped this high-spirited dog through his medical needs. London's growing team of supporters is also reaching out for help from all animal-lovers on their Facebook page. 

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    Next: Ramen Noodle 2-Legged Poodle!

    Once London completes his recovery period, he will be available for adoption for the right loving family. After everything he has been through, it is certainly something he deserves. Fans of London, who call themselves Team London, have no doubt that he will get his happy ending. The dog was named after the 2012 Olympic games and has shown he has the athlete-like perseverance to make it to any finish line. 

    To make a donation on behalf of London, visit his Facebook page or the link above.

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onemadashell

im surprised they didnt put the dog to sleep. Pitbulls are outlawed in england.

October 02 2012 at 11:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Lily Lavish

The people who did this will pay.... I just don't want them sitting next to me on judgement day....

September 01 2012 at 10:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
bradley haberman

These people are from my home town. They repeatedly threw threw dog to the ground breaking both front legs after an incident where the puppy chewed up the couch at a few montgs old.they also left the pup without treatment which was the leading cause to why the legs were amputated. So sad but the puppy is doing well and ecieving therapy and a wheel chair whi h will help him walk. The people are complete scumbags and r being charged of counts of animal abuse and failure to get veterinary help. They face three years in prison and up to 20000 dollars in fines

August 21 2012 at 1:32 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
FoxyMulder2Cute

To Lisa and Opie;

The dog deserved a chance to get better and have a decent life, why is it that those who claim to love animals the most are also those who would be willing to put an animal to sleep the quickest, so what if its a painful recovery, better to be given that chance than to be dead forever more, animals do understand and do not want to be put down, pain will go in time but death is forever, give an animal a chance rather than taking the negative view that its in pain therefore it must be put to sleep.

Another way of putting this is how can you know what its quality of life will be unless you give it a chance, it looks happy now, too many pets are just put to sleep instead of anyone giving the animals a second chance of happiness.

August 14 2012 at 3:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Marsha Andrews

You would think the owner of this dog would receive some kind of fine, jail sentence for such terrible neglect. They should never be allowed to own a pet again. This situation is incredibly hard to fathom.
The owner really needs some psychiatric counseling. I hope the dog wasn't returned to the owner and I'm happy to see he looks joyful now..

August 14 2012 at 3:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bella Michelle

Point blank, this owner is a scum bad. I'm tired of hearing BS excuses! They should be held accountable! Scum Bags! I'm giving the dog the nickname "spirt", so i'm "TEAM SPIRT!".

August 14 2012 at 1:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
furey66

What was wrong with the owner? I am sure that the dog had a hell of a time even going to the bathroom and getting around to eat and get a drink of water. What is wrong with people? How would the owner like to have someone break his hands and feet and let him or her lay there and figure out what to do!!! Some people should NEVER have pets.

August 14 2012 at 12:48 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
poisonaero28

In reply to Lisa's comment, There are many pros and cons to this, however I say good for them to give the dog a chance. If the dog didn't have the will to live it would not have made it this far. Animals have a way of just letting go when they do not want to live anymore. Would we kill off another human just because they could not tell us that they still want to live after a tragic accident that would cause pain and suffering? I'm sure they made London's recovery as comfortable and pain free as possible. Every animal deserves the chance to recover from injury, just as any human. But I do understand where you are coming from on the point as to not want to cause pain and suffering.

August 14 2012 at 12:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Nancy Waldrop

thank GOD they gave him mercy to live for if humans had the love and forgiveness that dogs do, we d be alot better humans. dogs are very smart and never forget love and kindness.

August 13 2012 at 11:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Diana

So was the dog owner charged with cruelty or not?

August 13 2012 at 10:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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