This disabled dogs owner wanted her put down, but rescuers refused to give up the fight
Speedy's owner told rescuers about how his dogs legs weren't working
She'd been crawling all over the place since they'd stopped and he thought euthanasia was the only option
But Speedy's tail kept wagging and she kept licking rescuers hands. They knew they had to find another way
Life is hard for anyone with a disability
But for animals it could mean the end of their lives
Take horses for instance if they break a leg they may never recover and it often leads to euthanasia
Another example is the dog called speedy?
It's unknown what Speedy's life was like before her circumstances changed, but one day in 2017 something happened that no one could have predicted
For speedy lost the use of her front legs and her human was at a loss over what to do
Consequently if she wanted to go anywhere speedy had no other alternative than to drag herself around
That was her life more than a month before her human decided he had to do something. He wanted to end speedy suffering it
Just so happened that an animal rescue group called sidewalk specials was in the area
Rachel Sylvester a UK born woman who'd moved to Cape Town Africa founded the organization
the homeless dog population of Africa inspired Sylvester to create sidewalk specials
Sidewalk specials doesn't actually have a physical base of operations instead
It's largely run through social media with the help of big hearted foster carers and volunteers
On top of that it also has connections to other groups such as the Cape Town based animal care practice that point
That point provides staff to help sidewalk specials with sterilization drives or stereotypes
Together with other local volunteers the team gives medical treatment to dogs that wouldn't otherwise get it
services include
sterilization and alkylations and
antiparasite treatment
Speedy was one of the dogs sidewalk specials met during its Terry drives her owner took the opportunity to get medical assistance
and he contacted the rescue group requesting help as a
Result it sent a vet out to collect speedy
But apparently Speedy's owner had a more permanent solution to her problem in mind
He asked medical staff to euthanize speedy and and her misery
I guess he just couldn't watch me struggling anymore sidewalk specials wrote on Speedy's behalf on December 25th
2017
But when it took her to the hall speedy showed such love for life even in her current condition
Her tail wagged at everyone she met and she licked the hands of everyone she could reach after that
Sidewalk specials felt it had to give speedy a chance to live
The medical professionals at met point said there was a possibility speedy could regain the use of her legs again
However, they also admitted her chances of recovery weren't good
Nevertheless when the Sterry drive was finished sidewalk specials took speedy along to Capetown
That point also came to a conclusion about Speedy's condition. It was probably a side effect of an illness, that's
theorized that speedy contracted meningitis, which resulted in neurological damage
They gave her medication and started work on her physiotherapy
Sidewalk special shared speedy story and its staff weren't the only ones she touched
Donations started coming in to help with her recovery not the least of which was a walking harness
furthermore speedy saw some results from her physiotherapy after
Her rescuers first told social media about speedy on November 21st
2017 a week later sidewalk specials uploaded a video of her substantial progress it showed speedy supporting herself
Just barely on her front legs and taking several steps before lying down again
Speedy's progress didn't end there either with the help of her physiotherapists she flourished
Infinite animal therapy says I'm doing great sidewalk specials wrote for speedy over Facebook on November 28th 2017
We balance on stuff ah solonius eat treats, then work on my core Oslo Nez eat more treats
But then they go put me into a humungous water bowl totally not cool guys
Speedy was of course referring to her hydrotherapy routine
Infinite animal therapy is so proud to be a part of her journey Speedy's physiotherapists informed social media
She thought we were crazy to put her in that big bowl of water infinite animal therapy wrote
Pretty sure she never swam before in her life
But she was so brave and his speed ease recovery progressed there was further good news, too
With the help of sidewalk specials speedy found a foster home and while she was looking for her forever home
She got lots of love from her foster family. They also took her to sidewalk specials adoption days to find her a permanent home
But was Speedy's personality it wasn't long before people showed an interest she touched hearts across the internet
This is one of the best stories. I've read one commenter said. I hope that speedy will find a loving home
By December 25th 2017 speedy got her Christmas miracle, and she's continuing her therapy with her forever family
Sidewalks specials are so grateful for the support. They received that got speedy back on her feet again. I just want to say
Thanks guys. They wrote for her. Thanks for caring about a little sidewalk special like me