Not everyone is willing to take care of dogs with disabilities. It’s hard enough to take care of a pet, let alone one that needs extra care. However, the woman featured in this story is not like everyone.
When Kay first saw the dachshund named Mini, she knew that dog needed to be in a foster home. Mini was overweight and looked like a potato. She also couldn’t move very well because she was dragging her back non-functional legs.
Unfortunately, her condition is the first thing that most people see. If they overlook it, Mini has more to offer as a pet. Kay saw firsthand how entertaining and amazing mini can be. The dog also showed traits of being persistent and hardworking.
One day Mini decided that she was going to tackle a set of stairs. When Kay saw this, she immediately put cushions near the stairs because she was afraid Mini would fall. Fortunately, the dog was extremely motivated and managed to go up by two steps.
Kay took Mini to physical therapy, where the dog consistently recovered strength in her back legs. Kay also helped Mini lose all the excess weight by controlling her food intake. The combination of physical therapy and weight loss helped Mini overcome more steps on the stair she was climbing.
It wasn’t long until Mini conquered every step of the stair. It was an amazing achievement that nobody would have believed if it wasn’t caught on video. It was truly something unimaginable, but at the same time, something that Kay believed in fervently.
According to Kay, it’s hard to be in a bad mood when someone has a dog similar to Mini. She’s a very affectionate dog who would easily reciprocate the affection that is given to her. All in all, Mini is a companion that makes Kay smile every day.
Video courtesy of The Dodo via YouTube.