Calypso is a 7-year-old Doberman whose hind legs became paralyzed three months ago. Owners Blake and Andi Stewart don’t know what caused the paralysis, but they are determined to care for the handicapped dog, which Blake adopted as a puppy.
Posted on 01/16/2012 12:27:25 PM PST by Altariel
Every day 7-year-old Calypso runs two miles alongside Andi Stewart. The creaking of Calypso's pink wheelchair and Andi's rhythmic footfalls announce their arrival.
Every day Calypso, along with her sidekick Ebby, guard Blake and Andi Stewart's fenced-in backyard from unwanted passers-by, squirrels and the occasional stray dog.
Every day Ebby and Calypso — maneuvering her wheels over bricks and stones — play tug-of-war with the tree limbs.
"She really is a miracle dog. It is just amazing what she can do, especially considering where she was three months ago," Andi said.
Three months ago, the Doberman that Blake Stewart adopted as a puppy, and named after a nymph in Greek mythology, was scheduled to die.
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Calypso is a 7-year-old Doberman whose hind legs became paralyzed three months ago. Owners Blake and Andi Stewart don’t know what caused the paralysis, but they are determined to care for the handicapped dog, which Blake adopted as a puppy.
doggie ping
25+yrs. ago a friend’s dachshund developed paralysis in his rear legs. (apparently not uncommon in dachshunds)
I built a carriage similar to this one out of a toy baby carriage or something similar. Not nearly as bulky.
It worked great and after a period of time, I think a year or so , the dog regained use of his legs.
Dobie ping!
Calypso has a wonderful owner. Bless them both.
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