Courtney Dunning rescued her handicapped dog Lucy from the streets of Puerto Rico. Lucy arrived with an old, duct-taped dog wheelchair that barely fit well enough for her to get around; she was extremely uncomfortable and frequently fell out of it.
Mark C. Robinson, president and founder of HandicappedPets.com, had just released his newest product – the Walkin’ Wheels for Handicapped Pets – the pet industry’s first fully adjustable dog wheelchair that can be easily re-sized in length, width and height to accommodate any size dog weighing between twenty and two-hundred pounds.
The Walkin’ Wheels for Handicapped Pets movie tells the story of how Lucy is living a healthy, happy, active life and how she and Courtney have become advocates for handicapped pets. See how this remarkable invention is transforming mobility and rehabilitation for disabled animals.
Visit www.DogWheelchairMovie.com and watch as Lucy and her friends Nina and Denali are enjoying their Walkin’ Wheels for Handicapped Pets which offers all of the top five qualities every pet owner wants in a dog wheelchair - adjustability, comfort, convenience, durability and style.
Another Handicapped Pets Foundation Success Story!
Thanks to our wonderful community of supporters, the Handicapped Pets Foundation is pleased to share the success of another fundraising campaign. A special thanks to our Facebook friends and members of all of our social networking sites for spreading the word about our pets in need.
Miracle's family asked us to share the following message of gratitude to our supporters of the Handicapped Pets Foundation:
"We have received Miracle's Walkin' Wheels. Attached is a photo of her very first time with her new freedom! As I write this, she has now been in her chair 4 times and is starting to explore the house. She is fighting a battle with herself not to bunny hop, but she has reverse down pat," Miracle's family wrote about her first day.
"We never would have been able to do this without the wonderful help from the Handicapped Pets Foundation and the wonderful people who gave so Miracle could walk again. What a blessing. I will send more photos in the coming weeks. Well, as soon as the rain lets up and we can walk not swim outside. Thank you again everyone for your support."
Your pet does not need to be handicapped to enter our photo contest - all pets are welcome.
Our community of supporters at HandicappedPets.com are encouraged to join us by uploading a favorite photo of their pet dressed in his or her Halloween best.
A panel of judges will review all entries received and select one pet photo that is deemed "Best Overall".
The winner will receive a $50.00 (fifty dollars) gift certificate from HandicappedPets.com that can be used towards the purchase of any item available for sale on the HandicappedPets.com website. The "Best Overall" winner will also receive a second identical $50.00 (fifty dollars) HandicappedPets.com gift certificate that will be awarded to a non-profit animal organization of his or her choice. The animal organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Photos must be uploaded online. Entries will not be accepted via e-mail or by any other means. Only photos uploaded prior to 5:00 p.m. EST on November 4, 2009 will be eligible for the contest.
All photos uploaded into the 2009 HandicappedPets.com album are also eligible to receive online votes from viewers. The panel of judges will consider the number of online votes that each photo receives when making its decision of best overall. The online vote tally will count 25% towards the judges' overall decision, so please share your pet's photo link with family and friends, and encourage them to vote for their favorite!
By registering and uploading a photo to the 2009 HandicappedPets.com Halloween photo album, contestants agree to allow HandicappedPets.com to publish their pet's photo online for public viewing and voting. If selected as the "Best Overall" winner, contestant must also agree to allow HandicappedPets.com to publish their pet's name and photo on its website.
Pet photos only, please. Photos containing human subjects will not be considered for judging and will be removed from the online album. The winning photo will be announced at the HandicappedPets.com website on November 7, 2009. Happy Halloween!
Seatbelts Save Lives - Remember to Buckle Up Your Pet
Do you have a canine that loves to ride in the car with you?
Does he or she have a tendency to wander or roam from the front seat to the back seat? Keep your canine secure with a Pet Safety Belt available online from www.PetSafetyBelts.com
Stylish, comfortable harness easily attaches to your car's existing seat belt system. Available in four sizes - small, medium, large and extra large. Only $34.95 includes free shipping within the continental United States.
To learn more about the importance of canine car safety, click here.
Are you thinking about adopting a special needs dog?
Get your costumes and your camera ready! It's time for the 
Do you have a canine that loves to ride in the car with you?