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Our handicapped pet of the week shares the story of his journey from Egypt to the United States of America! Walk like an Egyptian with Polo and his Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair!
Polo here! I know some of you have been following my story on Facebook, but everything has been so exciting the past few months that I just can’t stop telling people about it.
I was born in Cairo, Egypt in December 2012 and had a pretty good life going. Then one day, my human’s gardener thought it would be fun to hit me on my back with a stick. I think it was a rake, but all I know for sure is that it hurt. Suddenly my back legs did not work, so my humans did not want to keep me. Unfortunately, Egypt is way behind with regard to animal rights and only a very few understand the value of animals, especially those of us with disabilities.
I was very sad, but then some wonderful women helped me out. I began living with Bahra Fahmy, my first foster mom. She had other dogs she cared for; I loved running around with them. My “gimpy” back legs did not stop me at all. But Bahra and her friend, Laila Fayek, knew that I was not likely to find a forever home in Egypt. That is when Laila sent an e-mail asking GRREAT to take me, if they could get me to the U.S. Bahra and Laila loved me so much that they knew they had to let me go for a chance at a better life.
The GRREAT Board discussed my situation and, although I was waaay out of their normal service area, they agreed to take me. So, on Saturday, December 14, I boarded something called an airplane with a “flight parent” volunteer and left Cairo for New York. It was a very long trip. While Egypt is pretty warm, when we finally landed at JFK, there was white stuff falling from the sky. It was cold and wet. I was told it was snow!
By this time I was pretty confused, but some really friendly people met me at the airport. They had driven from a place called Delaware in the nasty weather and waited hours for my delayed plane. They told me that they were Scott and Kelly, my new foster parents. I was sad to say goodbye to Bahra, Laila, and my other Egyptian friends, but boy did I get lucky!
Driving through the snow was pretty scary, but we finally arrived at “home.” They gave me a welcome to the USA bath and wrapped me up in blankets to keep me warm. Then I had another bath because they found some bugs on me. My long trip and all the excitement had me totally bushed. I slept on a memory foam dog bed that night and was so comfy. When I woke up, I met all my new foster brothers and sisters. I felt as though I fit right in. Then we went out to play in the yard. It was like I was back with my Egyptian buddies.
Since that first day I have learned to use my Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair to get around in the back yard. I sure can run fast with them. My foster mom has made me a wardrobe of socks to protect my back legs, snow pants so that I can play in the white stuff, tee shirts with my name on them, and some covers for my diapers. I’m especially grateful for the snow pants because I sure have had a lot of chances to wear them since arriving here…I love playing in the snow! I like it so much that one day my foster dad let me out without the snow pants. Although he did not let me play too long and dried me off in front of the fire, my foster mom grounded us both. It was worth it though. I had soooo much fun!! (It also gave me time to write this article for you.)
My first Christmas was super. I had my very own ornament for the tree. I also got a collar with Egyptian designs on it so that I would have a little something of my home country. And I got to celebrate it all with my awesome foster parents and siblings.
You are probably wondering about my medical condition. GRREAT’s Chief’s Fund paid for me to have an MRI. I don’t really understand all this, but here is what I’ve been told. The MRI showed that my spinal cord has atrophied and the “damage is permanent and complete.” There is nothing that can be done surgically to help me, but the orthopedic specialist said that acupuncture and/or physical therapy might be an option to help with my quality of life.
While this was not the news I was hoping for, I am still a happy pup. I now go to physical therapy at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware where I do PT and hydrotherapy twice a week, as well as get acupuncture. (I also do PT at home, but that is not as much fun.) What a great PT Team! They take such good care of me! I think they like me. Thank you Dr. Natalie, David, and Amanda…you guys rock the therapy world! Thanks also to my specialty doctors, Dr. Cafone and Dr. Groman who have provided tireless care and treatment. I think they like me too. GRREAT’s Simile-Finale Fund helps pay for my treatments.
I have had a few other health issues that have been treated. I have a parasite that I got from eating an African beetle in Egypt. (It didn’t even taste very good.) It’s called Spirocerca Lupi. The specialist feels we caught this in time before it had the chance to become a serious issue. I also had a skin infection that was treated with antibiotics. Then one day my butt was really swollen! I had to visit the vet to have it drained of fluid, but I’m on the mend now. When all my “bugs” are cleared up, I will be neutered. That doesn’t sound like it’s as much fun as swimming and acupuncture!
In spite of all this drama, I am a very happy and energetic pup, as you would expect of a one-year-old Golden. I have no trouble getting around with or without my “wheels.” I love everyone, especially folks at GRREAT. One of the exciting things I have done is go to the GRREAT Annual Meeting in January. I got to meet the Board and other members who attended. I wish more of you had been there so that I could say thank you for giving me a chance for a “furever home” in the USA.
If you want to follow my progress, please “Like” me on Facebook. Also, I will be undergoing PT for the foreseeable future. I really like to swim! You can support my treatments by contributing to the Simile-Finale fund or the GRREAT general fund at www.grreat.org. Just click on Donate Now.
I have only been here a few months, but I already feel so welcome and at home in America. (Did you notice that the USA Winter Olympic Team even put my name on their sweaters?) Thank you so much for “rescuing” me!
Love and kisses, Polo