This Friendly Giant Needs Your Help Getting a Wheelchair

When Friends for Life Animal Rescue first met Horse, a massive Great Pyrenees mix, he was wandering around a resort, alone and suffering. Vacationers, who had been there for a few weeks, had seen him limping, thin, and in pain. The vacationers searched for his owner and soon heard that his original family supposedly knew he was loose—but didn’t want him back.

Heartbroken, Friends for Life took Horse in and quickly realized the extent of his suffering. He had a large growth on his front left leg and a painful, open cyst on his hip. The cyst was treated, and X-rays showed no fractures, but their vet feared bone cancer or Valley Fever, which is a fungal infection common in the area.

While he was started on antibiotics, his condition worsened. His front left leg became swollen and excruciatingly painful, leaving only one choice—amputation. It was a tough decision, but they knew it was his best chance at a pain-free life. After surgery, with time, love, and care, Horse has made a remarkable recovery.

But he's now facing a new challenge; learning to walk and live with only 3 legs. For big dogs like Horse, this can cause an uncomfortable imbalance due to the altered weight distribution and increased stress on their remaining limbs. Osteoarthritis, joint problems, and even spine problems could be potential issues down the road.

Friends for Life Animal Rescue is looking into wheelchairs for Horse so he can have the best life and mobility possible and mitigate any future health problems. However, this will come at no small cost due to his size and needing to have it customized to fit him.

Will you please consider donating today? Thank you!