National Puppy Day: 4-month-old Chihuahua named Roo, born without front legs, looking for donations and forever home

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. ā€“ Tuesday is National Puppy Day.

A great way to celebrate would be help a local pup that was born without his front legs.

The 4-month-old Chihuahua named Roo was found lost in a South Florida park.

Heā€™s being cared for by Miami-Dade Animal Services, which has provided him with physical therapy to strengthen his hind legs and a 3-D printed cart to help him get around.

Roo the puppy was born without front legs. (WPLG)

But because Roo is still growing, heā€™ll likely need another two carts as he gets bigger.

Animal services wants to make sure the little guy is all set before he finds his forever family.

In total, $6000 is needed to cover the cost of his prosthetics and physical therapy.

To donate, visit the Miami-Dade Animal Services donation page and be sure to mention Rooā€™s name. The donation page can be found by clicking here.


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Louis Aguirre is an Emmy-award winning journalist who anchors weekday newscasts and serves as WPLG Local 10ā€™s Environmental Advocate.

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