Horrific theft in Englewood, Colorado: A thief stole the wheelchair of a Schnauzer mix from his owner’s patio in Colorado. Fortunately, there was a happy ending for both of them.
Megan Caligiuri bought a special wheelchair for her beloved “Griffs” because his back legs stopped working. The older four-legged friend from the animal shelter used to be very active and also liked to travel with his owner. They also liked to take long walks, CBSNews reported.
Wheelchair gave “Griff” mobility back
However, the trips have become increasingly shorter in recent years – to compensate for the strain on his weakened hind legs, Caligiuri bought a dog wheelchair for “Griffs”. With the vehicle his mobility has improved considerably. Even walks in the snow are no problem for the four-legged friend.
Photos of “Griffs” and his owner:
She left the wheelchair on the porch after a trip because it was dirty. “The next morning he was already looking forward to his next walk. I went outside, but the wheelchair was gone,” said Caligiuri, describing the incident. “I no longer have faith in humanity when someone steals a disabled dog’s wheelchair.”
Social media post provided a happy ending
She reported the incident to the police and reported the incident on the neighborhood platform Nextdoor. She hoped someone had witnessed the theft and could provide information about the perpetrator. “More than 80 people responded with donations and support. It was really heartwarming to see so much compassion,” she said.
News of the heartbreaking theft finally reached Kathryn Groenewold. “Her company Paw Prosper specializes in walking aids for disabled dogs and she has provided ‘Griff’ with a new dog wheelchair at cost price.” Her faith in humanity has been restored after this wave of helpfulness, says the relieved dog owner.
Source: Krone
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