Paralyzed dog sat in the pound for months

For months, a paralyzed dog named “Cascade” sat in the pound, waiting to be saved. Humane euthanasia was contemplated for the dog, who was completely immobile in her back end. The non-profit rescue group, Friends To The Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, described the extent of Cascade’s limitation:

She was unable to urinate on her own, and has no control of her bowels. What kind of life could she have? Why would they keep this poor dog alive?

Cascade had arrived to the Fulton County Animal Services facility in September – because of her physical problems, the odds of her finding a rescue agency or adopter were unlikely. Despite the apparent impossibility of Cascade finding somewhere to go, staff at the animal services facility continued to reach out to special needs rescue groups, hoping against hope that she would have a safe place to go…she was a favorite among the employees, who went above and beyond to try and find her the help that she needed.

Everything changed, in the best possible way, when Friends To The Forlorn sent a video to a friend – the rescue group explained:

On a hunch, we sent a video of Cascade to one of our friends who helped us rescue, and ended up adopting, a paralyzed dog a few years back. Almost instantly we got a reply – Cascade had a foster home! On November 21st Cascade got her Freedom Ride!

Since the time of Cascade’s rescue, she has undergone surgery to have a leg amputated and she has been fitted to a special wheelchair to help get around with greater ease.

Cascade has an incredible zest for life – thanks to caring rescuers, she now has the opportunity to enjoy her life, and receive the care that she needs. If you are interested in donating towards Cascade’s veterinary expenses, please click here to learn more.