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Rescue Dog Gets Her First Prosthetic Leg—Reaction Says Everything

Rescue Dog Gets Her First Prosthetic Leg—Reaction Says Everything

Summary

A rescue dog named Betty, who is missing parts of two hind legs, recently received her first prosthetic leg. She quickly adapted and demonstrated new abilities, such as jumping, which amazed her owners. Her progress was shared online, gathering significant attention and support.

Key Facts

  • Betty is a rescue dog found in Queens, New York, missing parts of both hind legs.
  • She was fostered and later adopted by Sophia Cianfrani and Leif Soederberg.
  • Betty received a prosthetic leg at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
  • With the prosthetic, Betty can now jump and has shown greater mobility.
  • A video of Betty's reaction to her prosthetic leg gained over 228,000 views on TikTok.
  • Her owners are helping her gradually get used to the prosthetic.
  • Betty's owners credit Every Last One Rescue for helping many dogs find homes.

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