Some puppies are born different. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t special!
Let’s take Rachel as an example. This adorable cutie was born with deformed paws, but that didn’t stop him from smiling (and being a great puppy)!
Along the bumpy road he had to make friends with other dogs and luckily he had someone special to help him!
It’s hard to live with a disability
Rachel and her sister Monica were rescued from Dallas Animal Services in Texas. Husband and wife Steph and Duke, who run PAWerful Rescue in Royce City, Texas, are dedicated to making Rachel’s life easier while also allowing this sweet girl to live a normal canine life.
Although he was born with deformities in all four legs, they believed he would adapt to support his own weight as he grew.
“We believe that her back legs/paws will continue to get stronger and her paws will adjust to bare weight as she gets older. Obviously know one knows what their bodies will do as they get older, but we are staying hopeful,” TPR says.
There was one problem, though – Rachel couldn’t make any friends once her sister, Monica, got adopted. Despite her endless enthusiasm and just the sweetest little face – it seemed that healthy doggos naturally rejected her as she couldn’t keep up with them.
But then – a special friend appeared just around the corner!
Ihop Saves The Day
Ihop, the pup with no front legs, welcomed Rachel with all his heart. It was as if he knew that he and Rachel shared the same burden – and he perfectly understood how badly she needed a friend.
“It was like they were long-lost friends,” Steph told The Dodo.
They immediately became inseparable, boosting each other’s confidence and transforming into the most playful pups!
Growing Into A Confident Girl
With Ihop around, Rachel was now able to make other dog friends. She was growing into a sweet, confident girl who got a lot stronger and more mobile on her paws.
Steph and Duke made sure she made as many dog friends in the facility as possible, so she could be prepared for family life once she gets to a forever home. And, that life was just around the corner!
A beautiful couple showed up and fell in love with Rachel right off the bat! Even though they already had three dogs of their own, they wanted her to join their family very badly – and Rachel simply reciprocated their thrillness!
“Baby Rachel is finally home! The stars could not have aligned more perfectly for our perfect girl,” TPR wrote on their Instagram.
“All three pups within a few days had welcomed her with open arms. Now her next and best chapter can begin. The one she deserved from the very beginning,” they continued.
Today, Rachel is a happy dog who easily makes friends with everyone, and we’re not surprised one bit! After all – who could resist her pawdorable personality?
