New Parents of Rescue Chihuahua Work on Getting Wheelchair for Her Paralyzed Back Legs

This tiny three-year-old chihuahua has a paralyzing back injury and can only use her front two legs to walk. She was rescued off the streets and brought to an animal shelter in North Carolina, and now, her new pawrents are working on getting her a wheelchair.

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Jodi Helmer fell for Mrs. Maisel, the chihuahua, as soon as she saw a video of her. Animal Control sent an email asking if anyone could take her in, and attached was a video of Mrs. Maisel walking on her front two legs. Helmer kept thinking about her, so she emailed and asked if anyone had taken her yet.

The sanctuary owner picked up Mrs. Maisel and brought her to the vet. She discovered that the pup was not in any pain and had been living with the injury for quite a while. Unfortunately, since it was left untreated, it is too late for Mrs. Maisel to be able to get surgery to help. Helmer says that Mrs. Maisel is the snuggliest dog ever, and she walks around with her in a dog sling on her chest, and she loves it.

Even though it is too late for surgery, Helmer is determined to get Mrs. Maisel a wheelchair. The Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary set up a fundraiser to help get Mrs. Maisel this piece of equipment that would make her life so much easier! Click here to see donation details!

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