Roo, the chihuahua [Archive]

Math Is Hard

Nov21-10, 04:49 PM

I want to adopt this little guy:

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/roo-stray-two-legged-chihuahua-20101119

Riverside - A two-legged Chihuahua dropped off at a Riverside animal shelter is doing fine despite his disability and has a "lot of love to give" anyone interested in adopting him, a county Animal Services spokesman said today.

The 4-month-old puppy was brought into the Western Riverside County Animal Shelter on Thursday as a stray, according to John Welsh of the Department of Animal Services.

He said the black Chihuahua, which has only his hind legs and stumps for front ones, immediately charmed animal control technicians. They named him "Roo," short for kangaroo.

Astronuc

Nov21-10, 05:14 PM

Awww! Go get him, MIH!

JaredJames

Nov21-10, 05:27 PM

You have to get him, he's lovely.

Math Is Hard

Nov21-10, 05:41 PM

He was on the news last night. I bet there is a long line of people waiting to interview for adopting him. My cat also vetoed the idea of me bringing him home. He sure is cute, though.

I wonder if a special suit could be made to help him? Something maybe with prosthetic legs in front so his chin doesn't hit the floor when he eats, but also maybe weighted toward his tail to help him balance when he's walking.

JaredJames

Nov21-10, 05:49 PM

rootX

Nov21-10, 06:21 PM

He could be bit burdensome to have; however, they might be able give him some legs/wheels.

Evo

Nov21-10, 06:48 PM

I would love to have that baby, but I'm sure they have a huge list already.

rootX

Nov21-10, 07:18 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10404251

A cat that had its back feet severed by a combine harvester has been given two prosthetic limbs in a pioneering operation by a UK vet.

Finally found it! Amazing video

MATLABdude

Nov21-10, 07:59 PM

That's adorable!

There was another two-legged dog named Faith, who learned how to walk bipedally (video in story) and is making the rounds of VA hospitals to cheer up new amputees:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/17/two-legged-dog-faith-walk_n_396195.html

Having the local news put up profiles of recent animal shelter 'acquisitions' probably goes a long way towards getting the pets adopted.

turbo

Nov21-10, 09:49 PM

What a cute little dog! I hope someone adopts him soon.

Math Is Hard

Nov21-10, 11:53 PM

The stories about the bionic cat and Faith the dog are both fantastic!

MATLABdude

Nov22-10, 05:48 AM

There's a lot of two-legged dogs on YouTube!

These front-end carriages look kind of clunky on these chihuahuas:
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The custom-made dealies on this Maltese look pretty styling (and even have built-in suspension!)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1028681/Pictured-The-puppy-born-legs-uses-toy-wheels-around.html

This greyhound (whippet?) may have lost two legs, but doesn't appear to have lost a step:
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nismaratwork

Nov22-10, 05:57 AM

I saw that same bit about doggie prosthesis... I loved it! It helps dogs, it will help people... what more does anyone want? Anyway, that's an adorable dog MIH... go for it! If you can't get that one (and you're right, 5 minutes after that piece aired there was probably a line), it's not as though plenty of other good pups (and they're all good) don't need a good home.

Math Is Hard

Nov26-10, 02:47 PM

Roo got adopted -- just in time for Thanksgiving. :smile:

http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/two-legged-chihuahua-has-new-home-for-thanksgiving/

Evo

Nov26-10, 03:01 PM

Roo got adopted -- just in time for Thanksgiving. :smile:

http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/two-legged-chihuahua-has-new-home-for-thanksgiving/:cry: :!!)

I'm so happy for Roo!!!

Astronuc

Nov26-10, 03:39 PM

Roo got adopted -- just in time for Thanksgiving. :smile:

http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/two-legged-chihuahua-has-new-home-for-thanksgiving/ Sweet! :approve:

turbo

Nov26-10, 03:41 PM

Dogs are scrappy and adapt well to adversities. I'm sure he'll have a happy life.