Dogs are an endless source of joy and companionship, but every now and again, one comes along who is also a source of inspiration. That is the case for the gorgeous Cora Rose, who is a double amputee. This indomitable little pooch does not let her lack of front legs get her down and lives life to the fullest. In this heartwarming Instagram post, you get to see her meet another dog who is also missing their front legs. The way that the dogs greet each other and accept each other is the most wholesome thing you’ll see on social media!
Cora Rose’s Awe-Inspiring Journey
Cora Rose was brought into an animal shelter in Madera, California, in 2017. She was in a very bad condition. It was thought that she had been hit by a car—both of her front legs were shattered, and she had a broken pelvis. Despite all of this suffering and pain, the little dog survived a front leg amputation. She was transferred to a rescue organization called Marley’s Mutts, which was founded by dog lovers Zach and Heather Skow. Speaking to The Dodo magazine in this article, Heather Skow says, “We struggled with whether it was right to try to save her.”
With the love of the Skows and excellent veterinary care, Cora Rose has gone on to lead a happy and fulfilled life. She lives with other dogs and is quite happy to get up to mischief. The Instagram account documents her wonderful life with people who love and are inspired by her every day.
Bipedal Dogs
Dogs can successfully use wheelchairs.
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In the clip, Cora Rose is meeting another bipedal dog. Ozzie was born without his two front legs, but he still has to learn a thing or two about how to get around efficiently using just his rear legs. Some bipedal dogs can use wheelchairs to get around. It helps them regain their independence and allows them to sniff around and explore in a natural doggy way. Some dogs take on their own rehabilitation and choose to stand upright. This is not a natural posture for dogs, but those that adopt it develop strong back and hip muscles. The more they do it, the better their balance gets, and some, like Cora Rose, turn into bipedal canine experts!
