Just like human beings, animals too are sometimes born with defects and disabilities in life. And, just like people, they also thrive when cared for and loved—especially when they are young. This precious pup was born with no front legs, but was fortunate to have found a caring sanctuary in Orlando!
Pippin is a mixed-breed puppy who was born without a trace of any front legs whatsoever. He was taken in with open arms by the staff at LoveyLoaves Special Needs Rescue and Sanctuary who provided care for him while he awaited a suitable new family to adopt him. Other than his missing two legs, Pippin is a very healthy pup, with no medical issues.
Despite his handicap, Pippin was in no pain whatsoever. He is a very normal, happy and healthy pup, who was loved by everyone at the shelter. He likes to play and bite with his “razor-sharp raptor teeth” and also whimpers to be held and to be fed.
Pippin is functioning as normal as he can. He walks and runs almost like a normal puppy. Though he was born with no front legs, he acts very much like other puppies act. He walks on his hind legs as if he doesn’t have any defect at all!
Full of confidence, being unaware of his handicap, Pippin walks around as if he owns the place—a bit like a T-Rex—and when he runs, he hops like a bunny. He is always happy and never growls at anyone for any reason.
The shelter is now planning on giving him wheels, so he can roll about and run more normally, as the others do, though he is still too young to be fitted for the appliance. Getting him custom-fitted for one would be a waste, since he is still growing at a rapid pace.
Pippin is taking each day as it comes. He is so happy and safe where he is now that he simply fails to notice his handicap. His loving and tender enthusiasm for life is precious, something worth treasuring—it is no different from how we human beings should treat each other in life. Every living creature thrives on love and understanding, and that is worth protecting.
For all those good Samaritans out there, kudos to you for the care and sacrifice you provide these animals that really need that extra helping hand in order for them to thrive!
