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Pet Name: Chico
Birth Date: August, 2002
Sex: Male, neutered
Size: Small (30 lbs.)
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Location: Foristell, MO
Contact: Gale at Mutt’s-n-Stuff (muttsnstuff@yahoo.com)
Telephone: (314) 306-MUTT (6888)
Photos:
http://www.muttsandstuff.com/chico.htm
More photos:
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=s2ntlvj.94ob7a9j&x=0&y=veoe6z
Chico is a survivor. To start, back in April 2003, he was just another pit bull mix puppy in a Long Island shelter scheduled for death by injection. He was miraculously rescued on his euthanasia date; however, he accidentally got away from his rescuer and was run over by a truck that same day. Still, Chico survived! His accident has left him partially paralyzed from the waist-down and he now uses a wheelchair to get around town. Chico’s rescuer decided in August 2003 that a new baby in the house left him too little time for Chico, so he scheduled a euthanasia date for him. Again, miracles do happen, and Chico was rescued from this situation and transported to Central Missouri, where he is now a foster at Mutts and Stuff Animal Rescue.
Chico is extremely friendly, very healthy and a very happy boy! He is very handsome, with a dark brindle body, a white head, and sparkling eyes! He doesn’t let his disability affect his attitude one bit and his positive outlook is a breath of fresh air in an oftentimes pessimistic world! When outdoors, he saddles up in his wheelchair and can run with the big dogs. When inside, he gets around the house easily either in or out of his wheelie. He has a very strong upper body and pulls him self around (quite quickly!) when not in his wheelchair. Chico has recently shown signs of control in his rear legs and tail. Just yesterday, he lifted his rear right leg over a horizontal leash and wagged his tail a bit! Chico is presently incontinent, a trait that can be easily handled with doggie diapers and patience.
Chico has had a hectic first year of life. He is great with other dogs (larger and smaller), plus he has been socialized and does great with people (adults and children). All this little man wants is loving, patient owners and a forever home. Transport throughout the US is available. Chico could easily be used as a therapy dog with shut-ins or people with disabilities. He thinks everybody loves him, and he loves everyone. We’re praying that he is right!
