Some dogs are have disabilities that make it hard for them to get around, but they still deserve love and a great home.
One couple refused to give up on their paralyzed dog, going the extra mile to help him overcome his paralysis — and a heartwarming viral video shows the dog realizing he can walk!
Bo, a 9-year-old Silver Labrador, has intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a condition common in dogs, a condition characterized by ruptured spinal discs which cause back pain.
Bo’s case was so severe that he was paralyzed and unable to walk. But his owners refused to give up on him.
“They gave us the option to say goodbye or look at other options,” owner Christiana Lovelace, of Hickory, North Carolina, told Good Morning America. “And we just couldn’t do it.”
“Doing the work of trying to get him through rehab honestly seemed like an easier option than saying goodbye.”
According to Newsweek, the couple explored all kinds of treatment options including rehabilitation and acupuncture.
Videos on TikTok show the couple using a custom-built cart to help Bo get around and help him get his legs moving.