Phil Beebe and Kurt Hostetler of The Star Press had a blast when they met two rambunctious 2-legged Chihuahuas. Sonny and Maddie that two sweet little pups who had a rough start at life but now are getting love from their adopters and Muncie locals. The day of the interview Sonny made Kurt and Phil laugh with his silly antics and Maddie tried to get up close and personal with Kurt on more than one occasion: he must’ve put traces of bacon or steak on his camera lens!
Phil’s article was published in the Star Press newspaper and Kurt took the fabulous photos. If you haven’t had the chance to see the article yet, here’s the link.
2-Legged Chihuahuas, SonnyRoo and Maddie
Here’s a little back story to the Chihuahuas:
- -Puppies were dropped off on a friend’s porch by a backyard breeder who didn’t want them any longer;
- -Sonny and Maddie were just two of the four puppies born without front legs, there were 6 in the litter; and
- -They were dropped off on a Sunday, I met them Tuesday afternoon and took Sonny boy home Tuesday evening. Maddie went home with my friend Jalen Tuesday evening also.
As of today, the funds have been raised for Maddie’s wheelchair but we’re still working on funds to get Sonny’s. These 2-Legged Chihuahuas will need to be altered and updated on their shots. They get around without too many problems, Sonny has a kitty sibling (pictured on the left) and two pit bull brothers. All three get along excellent. Same goes for Jalen. Her dogs love Maddie and Maddie seeks attention from Moa and Minnie constantly. Both of the Chihuahuas sleep with their people and are crated while we’re away from home.
Sonny is going to be one of sit-stay-play‘s new marketing faces for 2014 so be on the look out for this beautiful and happy boy!
Do you have a special needs dog? Have you ever had one that used a wheelchair? If so, please message me, I’d love to get feedback from other dog parents that have been in our shoes.
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UPDATE!
Sonny has his wheelchair and is getting along just fine. He loves his canine brothers and feline friends, loves kids and has been super at all the events he’s joined me at since joining our family. Adopting this 2-legged fella has been one of the best decisions of my life!
http://www.thestarpress.com/proart/20140506/news01/305060009/chihuahua-puppies-without-front-legs?pagerestricted=1