Brutus, quadruple amputee Rottweiler, Loveland, Colorado, USA

Article "Quadruple amputee Rottweiler named Brutus gets chance to walk outside again thanks to prosthetic limbs"

Brutus, who lives in Loveland, Colorado, only second dog ever to have four artificial limbs
The 2-year-old dog became disabled after he got frostbite on all four paws
His breeder maimed him after trying to amputate the damage himself
Brutus' foster mom now walks him outside to practice balance
She said she wants to help him get ability to run, hike and play with other dogs

by Anneta Konstantinides
March 29, 2015
 

Quadruple amputee dog walks again

Published on Mar 31, 2015

LOVELAND, Colo. (WKRC) -- We've seen some great stories about dogs who keep their happy outlooks on life despite missing limbs. Well one dog in Colorado is now able to go for a walk around the block, which is normally not a challenge, unless the dog is a quadruple amputee, like Brutus. Brutus ended up in that state after suffering frostbite on all four paws. His breeder amputated the damage himself, and maimed him. But the 2-year-old is now adjusting to wearing prosthetics on each leg. His foster mom puts Brutus through exercises to help him learn balance with the artificial limbs. Brutus' next step involves physical therapy. He'll also get an improved set of prosthetics.
 
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