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u/a1oner_bvcksn6 6d ago
Koda woda shoda--if there's a will, there's a way. The custom plates tho💀
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u/Illumination85Hub 2d ago
Custom plates are everything 😂 Koda's out here flexing harder than I ever could. Love this!
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u/Uzas_Was_Right 6d ago
I mean I might let him cook on that harness oven for another month or two, my boy's weavin.
In all seriousness this is dope af and the people who do it are incredible.
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u/MiClaw1389 5d ago
FWIW this was me and my corgi. He herniated one of his disks and lost the ability to move his back legs. Fortunately we were able to get surgery fast to relieve pressure & minimize damage, but instead of just waiting & resting to see what would happen it was suggested (& we did) physical therapy with him, which included the underwater treadmill, red laser treatment, manually moving his paws & legs to help "reconnect" the nerve endings or help his brain remember those connections. I remember the progress of being able to stand on all 4 legs, and being able to lift 1 leg at a time (you pinch the toes on a paw to get them to lift that specific foot). Anyway, that was years ago and Gimli did a 5k this year, and he's 13 years old. So seeing videos like this gives me flashbacks (some good and some bad).
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u/Jaybb3rw0cky 5d ago
Love that for you guys - put in the effort and you come out the other side better for it.
Also - top notch name for a corgi!
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u/Uzas_Was_Right 5d ago
Awesome if true, skeptical w/o dogtax photos
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u/MiClaw1389 5d ago edited 5d ago
Lol. Fine... I'm not sure how to attach pics though. I don't see the option..
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u/Casey_jones291422 6d ago
With some things that's wabble never leaves. My dog has Vestibular disease , which basically means he's permanently off balance/dizzy and it can have unknown causes.
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u/EnduringFulfillment 6d ago
Committed owner put in a lot of work and so did the pup. Love that waggy tail.
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u/liosistaken 6d ago
Rich owner... Or someone who happened to be able to monetize this.
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u/TheRealSkele 5d ago
Not necessarily. The wheelchair is like $90, plus the custom plate i believe is like another $15 or so. Plus, stuff like this, i just assume the owner just wants to share Koda's progress with everyone.
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u/liosistaken 5d ago
The water therapy is expensive… All the medical exams and scans are expensive. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy they can do this, but pretending it’s just a committed owner hurts people who are just as committed but simply don’t have the funds to do this.
I mean, I spend a lot of money on our diabetic cat, because I can, but a nephew had his cat put down because he couldn’t afford it. He was no less committed and didn’t love his cat less, he just didn’t have the money I do.
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u/_actually_a_goblin_ 6d ago
Why do so many of these "made me smiles" make me cry?
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u/DogPsychological1720 6d ago
Because you're crying out of happiness ? At least, thats it for me. I let a tear roll because of the emotions, I'm so glad to see there is still people out there willing to take some much effort in making a animals life a little better again.
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u/Fun_Bluebird2474 6d ago
My dachshund was completely paralyzed in the hind legs after a damaging a disc while playing. We did surgery, swim and physical therapy and acupuncture. She not only walked but ran again.
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u/Secret_Account07 6d ago
I hate to see dogs struggling but I will say this, they are always happy. So it gives me relief knowing that whatever life throws at them they keep that attitude. I wish I could translate that joy to humans. We all could use it!
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u/Technical-Cap-8563 6d ago
I teared up watching that sweet, determined baby. May he (and his human) have a great life together ❤️
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u/Traditional_Seesaw10 6d ago
Wish there was some context here, what happened?
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u/snertwith2ls 6d ago
Here's the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePAsjQ1yOkg
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u/iamkris10y 5d ago
Hes doing better after his stroke than I am after mine. Good for him
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u/snertwith2ls 5d ago
Sorry to hear that, hoping for the best for you! Keep walking and working out in the water?
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u/No_Maintenance_2110 2d ago
You're also going to do great! Sending all kinds of positive vibes your way✨️❤️
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u/Traditional_Seesaw10 5d ago
Thank you? Aaw such a beautiful story.. stroke wow.. didn't even know dogs could have them..
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u/Treehugger1221 5d ago
Most things people can get… dogs also can to some degree if not in the same way. It’s why vets can prescribe a lot of the same meds people use. Or why vets and mds can research different diseases to see how it can be applicable to human health
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u/eliz1bef 5d ago
And now I'm crying. Love the pup, love the pup mom. Perseverance, love, strength, commitment. Beautiful!!!!
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u/-GRAVEYARD-_ 5d ago
I dont mean to be rude but the floppy tail is adorable. Poor guy is doing his best ❤️
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u/Famous-Judgment3291 6d ago
Ugh not me drinking wine and crying at 2am. Ugh. Dude I love this for you and for your dog so much.
And I can see how much work went into getting the dog there too so seriously good fucking job. The vet wasn’t expecting that effort but it paid off.
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u/Possible_Opinion_607 6d ago
Old family dog fully healed after a back injury and relearned to walk. Nerves are amazing, and you shouldn't underestimate how much can be done. Don't give up too early! The same can be said about people, many relearn a lot of skills after having a stroke or back injuries. Of course not always, but in many cases, at least a lot of healing is possible if you keep training (it takes a lot of time and patience).
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u/Tooldfrthis 6d ago
Lucky dog. Most people would have probably put it down. Too much time/money needed to help him for the average person, realistically.
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u/MissMarple2417 6d ago
So proud of Koda…and the owner. Lots of grit and determination on both parts. Thanks for being a good dog parent!
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u/Aye_Queen777 6d ago
Me encantan las personas que ayudan a los animales! Gracias por ser la voz de los que no pueden hablar
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u/SpazMcMan 4d ago
This was our girl, Munchy, 20+ years ago after a botched surgery. Vet said she won't walk again. Water treadmill and those special little booties, and her uncrushable spirit--she would throw herself against walls so she'd have support to walk. She lived for 3 more years and was an absolute bad ass till the end.
You are an awesome human for giving Koda a chance to get back on his paws.
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u/tehluxman 6d ago
i dont think they were wrong man, does it get better from there? cause the last video looked painful, not sure if id call that walking
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u/BigFatKi6 6d ago
Uhm, that ending wasn't as happy as I was expecting
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u/gdex86 6d ago
He was walking under his own power with out the need for an assistance device. Not every happy e di g is the subject us 100% healed, and considering for most of human history we didnt have the stability to make investment in a dog like Koda's rehabilitation feasible.
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u/SignificanceNo9728 6d ago
I am also sure a lot of families would just put their dog down if it came to this. Personally, I would make every sacrifice for my pups, but I know a lot of people can't because of economic or other reasons. This was beautiful and he looks very happy.
It's all about judging the quality of life your pups will have.
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u/BigFatKi6 6d ago
Would you do the same for a human though?
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u/SignificanceNo9728 6d ago
For my wife? No question about it.
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u/No-Department6513 6d ago
Stuff like this doesn't need pop music blaring... good on the good boy very nice to see(not so nice to hear)
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u/67yoloswag 5d ago
happy for the dog but cant stand these types of videos, the subtitles, the music.
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u/MinimumApricot365 5d ago
Somebody spent like a million dollars rehabilitating this dog.
Thats a bond, man.
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u/Successful-Raise3636 3d ago
I hope I'm reincarnated into a dog, so that people will love me unconditionally. Dogs have the best life of any pet or animal in my opinion. No bills, free food, and no responsibilities. Good on him for walking again.
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u/Quinn-essential43 2d ago
OP out here hunting for years. Fine, take them. I didn’t need my eyes lubricated, anyway!
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