Summary
Newsweek featured a determined 12-year-old dog named Sammy as Pet of the Week. Despite a spinal injury, Sammy continues to move quickly using a wheelchair. The article also highlights other finalists, including a confident cat named Hami, a sunglasses-wearing dog named Mr. Coop-man, and a black cat named Shadow who enjoys spending time on a Pilates mat.
Key Facts
- Sammy, a 12-year-old Chiweenie, won Newsweek's Pet of the Week.
- Sammy uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury suffered at age 3.
- Sammy's owner, Gregg Wexler, said he adopted Sammy when the dog was 7 months old.
- Sammy's injury may have been caused by intervertebral disk disease.
- Sammy is known locally and attracts people curious about his story.
- Other featured pets include Hami, a confident cat; Mr. Coop-man, a fashionable dog; and Shadow, a Pilates-loving cat.
