Tumbles was the runt of the litter, and was rescued when he was just two weeks old
Tumbles was taken to a pet shelter in Athens, Ohio when he was just two weeks old.
He was looked after by Friends of the Shelter Dogs (FOSD), a non-profit organisation that rescues and provides shelter for dogs in need.
The little dog was the runt of the litter, and only had two legs.
He was having problems competing for his mother's milk, so needed hand-feeding, Angela Marx, the board president of FOSD, told BuzzFeed News.
He was looked after by Friends of the Shelter Dogs (FOSD), a non-profit organisation that rescues and provides shelter for dogs in need.
The little dog was the runt of the litter, and only had two legs.
He was having problems competing for his mother's milk, so needed hand-feeding, Angela Marx, the board president of FOSD, told BuzzFeed News.
“We decided that he really needed extra special care and to be bottle-fed so he could become strong and healthy,” she said.
Social media came to the little pooch's rescue - a couple saw a photo of Tumbles on FOSD’ Facebook page and decided they wanted to help Tumbles.
They said they would work with the shelter to make a bespoke wheelchair for the dog
They said they would work with the shelter to make a bespoke wheelchair for the dog
“[The couple] came up with a design and contacted the Ohio University Innovation Center for help in creating it using their 3D printer,” Marx said.
The shelter then videoed the puppy using his wheelchair and put it on their Facebook page.
Tumbles is still getting used to the wheelchair.
The shelter then videoed the puppy using his wheelchair and put it on their Facebook page.
Tumbles is still getting used to the wheelchair.
Marx told BuzzFeed News: “It’s going to be a process”.
“He’s a little sweetheart and doesn’t act as if he has any limitations,” she added.
“Since he is so little and still growing he needs to learn how to walk properly. Once the wheelchair is properly fitted he will need to go through physical therapy.”
Tumbles is not currently up for adoption - but his foster mother has fallen in love with him and it is expected that she will adopt him.
“He’s a little sweetheart and doesn’t act as if he has any limitations,” she added.
“Since he is so little and still growing he needs to learn how to walk properly. Once the wheelchair is properly fitted he will need to go through physical therapy.”
Tumbles is not currently up for adoption - but his foster mother has fallen in love with him and it is expected that she will adopt him.