Special Needs Pets (35)
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Helpful Tips for Living With a Pet Who Is Deaf or Hearing-Impaired
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 14, 2017One of the sweetest things about my profession as a veterinarian is the opportunity to see the love shared between people and pets. What’s even more special is seeing the accommodations people make… Full Article ›
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Special-Needs Shelter Kitten Needs a Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 3, 2017A Massachusetts animal shelter is searching far and wide to find the right home for a lovable and adorable special-needs kitten. Ivan, a 10-month-old tuxedo cat, was born without radial bones in… Full Article ›
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7 Things to Consider When Hiring a Pet Sitter
By Shayna Meliker, November 17, 2016Picking a pet sitter isn't a decision you should take lightly — but we're sure we don't need to tell you that! We bet you've already put more thought into who will be caring for your beloved cat or… Full Article ›
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A Vet Talks About Her Foster 'Failures' — and Why She Decided to Keep the Pets Forever
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 24, 2016If you're anything like me, you’re a failure — a failure as a foster pet person, anyhow. That is to say, you’ve “temporarily” taken in a pet, fully intending to find her a home, only to… Full Article ›
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Man Who’s Blind in One Eye Gives One-Eyed Puppy a Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 6, 2016Shiner Solo, a miniature Australian Shepherd, is fluffy and adorable. With only one eye, he was the last of his siblings to find a home — but he certainly wound up with the perfect family.Jordan… Full Article ›
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Two-Legged Puppy Gets 3-D Printed Wheelchair
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 17, 2015Tumbles, who was born last month without his front legs, is now able to get around with the help of a custom-built 3-D printed wheelchair. The puppy was taken to Friends of the Shelter Dogs in… Full Article ›
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Blind Shelter Kitten Gets Help From His Sister
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, August 3, 2015A special brother and sister pair of kittens arrived at the Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri, two months ago. The staff soon realized that Atlas was at least partially… Full Article ›
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Engineering Students Create Prosthetic Leg for Puppy Mill Survivor
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 28, 2015Engineering students from Ohio State University are working to help a 3-legged pup named Jimmy. The Cockapoo’s owner, elementary school teacher Susan Montgomery, rescued him from a puppy mill.… Full Article ›
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Finding Special Sitters for Special-Needs Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, April 7, 2015As anyone whose pet requires a little extra time, attention, work or unique know-how knows, finding a substitute caretaker can be trying. It’s tough work finding someone who knows exactly how to… Full Article ›
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Blind Dog Competes in Iditarod
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 13, 2015Laura, a 5-year-old Husky, has a degenerative cornea disease that has left her mostly blind. But that hasn’t stopped her from running the Iditarod in Alaska. Laura is named for musher Kelly… Full Article ›
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Blind Therapy Dog Brings Smiles
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 11, 2015Smiley, a Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. But that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a busy therapy dog. Joanne George of Ontario, Canada, adopted Smiley 10 years ago from a puppy mill,… Full Article ›
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Special Needs Kitten Gets Around With Wheelchair
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , March 2, 2015Rescuers are looking for a special home for a spunky special needs kitten. Tumbelina was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a rare condition that makes it impossible for her to walk on her own. Her… Full Article ›