Thumbelina, an extraordinary canine from Texas, set out on an incredible adventure. This amazing dog, a mix of German Shepherd and Husky, has a distinctive hot pink wheelchair and is searching for her ideal forever family who will accept her exceptional personality.
The story of Thumbelina began in the outskirts of Dallas when Hearts and Bones, a foster-based animal welfare group that operates in both Texas and New York City, took her under their wing. She had been handed over to Stone Creek Veterinary, a rural veterinary office, where it became apparent that her front legs were deformed, possibly due to irresponsible breeding practices. These short and malformed legs made it difficult for Thumbelina to walk normally.
Despite facing challenges, Thumbelina refused to let anything hold her back. Prior to her arrival at Hearts and Bones, she had already devised a unique method of getting around by using her hind legs and occasionally sitting like a meerkat. Although this approach had worked for her before, it posed possible health risks in the long term as it placed undue pressure on her front body and fur instead of her paw-pads.
Hearts and Bones was determined to provide Thumbelina with the best possible chance for a happy and healthy life. They introduced her to a personalized wheelchair that would allow her to move around with ease. Remarkably, Thumbelina adapted quickly to her new wheels and began exploring her world with newfound freedom. She even made friends with some of the dogs in her neighborhood along the way.
In August, Hearts and Bones organization relocated Thumbelina from Texas, where shelters were overwhelmed and overcrowded, to New York City. Thumbelina has won the hearts of everyone she met during her adventures, from the beach to the park and even in bustling city streets despite her special needs. Thumbelina’s ideal adopter should be understanding and patient as she may take some time to adjust to new surroundings. Additionally, the adopter must be able to lift 42 pounds to assist Thumbelina in and out of her wheelchair and have a home that is accessible via an elevator, ramp, or flat surface. Other than these requirements, taking care of Thumbelina is just like taking care of any other dog with fully functioning front legs.
If you’re on the lookout for a furry companion as unique and special as Thumbelina, then you might just be the perfect match for her! By applying to adopt her through the Hearts and Bones website, you’ll be taking the first step towards welcoming this extraordinary pup into your heart and home. But even if you can only foster her for a short period of time, you can still make a huge difference in the lives of dogs like Thumbelina by providing them with a loving temporary home, and easing the burden on overcrowded shelters. So why not take the plunge and help make a positive impact on the world of animal rescue?
Let’s keep in mind that performing any act of kindness, regardless of how tiny it may be, can have a significant impact on a dog’s life. Thumbelina serves as a reminder that even a small studio apartment can feel like a grand palace to a dog who has been through the struggles of living in a concrete kennel at an animal shelter.
