From time to time, we run across an animal that is in need of extensive and expensive medical care in order to give it a chance at a "normal" life. Though we are a small shelter with limited resources, every animal is precious in our eyes, and so we try to do everything in our power to help these animals.
It's inevitable that there will be more of these animals coming through our doors in the future and, when they do, we will be there for them.
If you would like to contribute towards caring for these special needs animals, you may do so by sending a donation for this specific purpose to:
Benld Adopt-A-Pet, PO Box 53, Benld IL 62009-0053
THANK YOU!
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Look out! Here comes "Hot Rod" Westie!
Here he comes...
Westmoreland... or Westie... as he is more commonly called, tearing about the shelter in his "two wheeler", as everyone scurries to get out of his way.
Westie came to BAAP unable to stand on his back legs without support. Told by "knowledgeable" individuals that he would never be able to get around on his own, Lorraine and her dedicated staff took that as a challenge and resolved to do all in their power to have Westie walking on all four legs.
Enter Dick and Jackie Coyne, who built a special "rig" for Westie, allowing him to become mobile. Everything had to be built to specifications, adjusting for Westie's weight, height and length. The cart's counterbalance had to be just so to keep from tipping over. The straps had to be adjustable so as to keep from rubbing and chaffing, and allow for future adjustments as Westie grows larger.
Westie came to BAAP unable to stand on his back legs without support. Told by "knowledgeable" individuals that he would never be able to get around on his own, Lorraine and her dedicated staff took that as a challenge and resolved to do all in their power to have Westie walking on all four legs.
Enter Dick and Jackie Coyne, who built a special "rig" for Westie, allowing him to become mobile. Everything had to be built to specifications, adjusting for Westie's weight, height and length. The cart's counterbalance had to be just so to keep from tipping over. The straps had to be adjustable so as to keep from rubbing and chaffing, and allow for future adjustments as Westie grows larger.
...and there he goes!
Since getting his "wheels" Westie has gained some movement in his hind legs. We don't know if he will ever be able to get around entirely without the aid of the cart or not but, whatever the future holds for Westie, he's facing it head on and charging full speed ahead.
Westie can't wait to be hooked-up to his wheels so he can go for walks...uh... runs. There's no stopping him as he tears through the shelter, while everyone scrambles to get out of his way.
Gangway! Here he comes again!
Westie can't wait to be hooked-up to his wheels so he can go for walks...uh... runs. There's no stopping him as he tears through the shelter, while everyone scrambles to get out of his way.
Gangway! Here he comes again!
Watch Westie run... click on videos below...
Danny passed away at the shelter on 05.04.15. He was a fighter until the end.
