Wheelie Wonders

HI! I'm Laura and I want to introduce the MOST AMAZING SPECIAL NEEDS PUPS to you! Introducing...the 6 pack of Wheelies! 8 years ago the first paralyzed pup entered my life. His name was Gunny. He had started his life living on the streets with a homeless veteran and then was rescued by a kind human. Unfortunately, that kind human had a partner that battled alcohol addiction and then one day when she was taking care of Gunny, he went out into the street and got hit by a car. The animal hospital he was taken to recommended euthanasia, but the owner wouldn't give up. After several surgeries Gunny was able to go home- but the owners didn't know how much care went into taking care of a paralyzed special needs pup.

I was tagged on Facebook by a friend and couldn't resist Gunny's sweet smile and loving eyes. I had NO idea what I was going to do with this little guy or where to begin. I just knew I had to take care of him and somehow I would figure it all out. That was a long time ago and NOW I am the proud fur mom to 7 wheelie kids. YES, I said 7 in wheelchairs, and no this doesn't include the other special needs pups I tend to- blind, deaf, and senior.

I am NOT a rescue (although my goal once I can retire from teaching middle school math or winning the lottery) is to create a place where wheelie pups can find support and the resources to get fostered or adopted. Since rescuing Gunny, these dogs and promoting the awareness of wheelie pups have become my plight and passion.

The reason I have set up this GO FUND ME is to help with the daily expenses (food, diapers, pee pads) as well as the ongoing medical expenses the wheelie pups have (therapy, acupuncture, UTI's). I am not a rescue and pay for all their expenses with my own funds. As prices for everything continue to increase, I am also trying to keep up. I also hope that by setting up this fundraising drive that people will become aware that these wheelie pups are special and can live happy, rewarding lives.