Quadruple Amputee Golden Retriever Wins American Hero Award

Four years ago, Chi Chi, a golden retriever rescued from South Korea, was left for dead in a garbage bag, her four legs bound together and rotting.

However, after she was rescued and nursed back to health, she has since become a hero herself and awarded the 2018 American Hero Dog Award on Oct. 5.

According to Inside Edition, Chi Chi underwent surgeries to remove 8 to 10 inches from each of her legs, and she now rocks a set of specially designed prostheses.

She attended the American Hero Dog Awards at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, where she showed off her “sparkling collars and rhinestones on her artificial feet,” reported Inside Edition.

Even though her prostheses are customized, she needs breaks from them to relax her legs and avoid soreness and abrasions.

Chi Chi went to live with Elizabeth Howell and her husband and three other rescue dogs in Phoenix, Arizona in March 2016.

The happy pup now works as a therapy dog and sometimes meets people who are similar to her: those who have lost their limbs.

“When people hear Chi Chi’s story and experience her attitude of joy, they are often inspired to face their challenges with renewed courage and a fresh perspective,” according to the American Hero Dog Awards.

Chi Chi used to be skittish towards humans, but with lots of love and grace, she realized no one would ever hurt her again and regained her trust in people.

Recently, the dog just had cancerous tumors removed, continuing her journey of inspiring others with courage, along with her sweet-tempered and gentle spirit.