ILUVAdrianaLima Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I'm not sure how well this will take off but for all those who are tired of the constant barrage of horrific news stories across all news media outlets that seem to do nothing more the create a mass of jaded and depressed individuals. I've created this topic for people to post inspirational news stories that show more then the dark side of people but that the good truly out number the dark crevices of our society. So with that please share any inspirational and motivational stories you may come across to put a smile and a added glimmer of hope for others, no matter how small it may be. - Bionic Dog' Walks on 4 Prosthetic Paws - By Laura Moss, Mother Nature Network A mixed-breed dog named Nakio is making headlines for becoming the first canine to receive four artificial limbs. Nicknamed the "bionic dog," Nakio gets around well on his prosthetic paws, and he's come a long way since his rescue. When he was a puppy, Nakio was abandoned in a Nebraska house during the winter, and he was found frozen in a puddle in the home's basement. He was suffering from severe malnourishment, mange and frostbite. His mom was already dead. Veterinarians nursed the weeks-old puppy back to health, but he lost all four paws, the tip of his tail and part of his nose to frostbite. Veterinary assistant Christie Pace of Colorado Springs, Colo., adopted the pup when he was 8 weeks old and brought him home. "I have a soft spot for rescue animals in general," she told ABC News. "I was looking for something different, unique. I wanted to make more of a difference than with a regular dog." Nakio's feet eventually healed into rounded stumps and he managed to get around by scooting across the floor, but as he grew, he had more difficulty getting around. Walking upright was painful, and hard surfaces were challenging to move across. Concerned for her disabled dog, Pace raised enough funds to purchase two bionic limbs from Orthopets, a Denver veterinary hospital that specializes in animal prosthetics. Nakio was fitted with two prosthetic paws on his hind legs, but the Orthopets staff was so impressed by the dog that they outfitted him with two more and covered the cost. "When we saw how good he was going with his back leg prosthetics and how he was struggling to use his front legs it was very simple to say, 'we gotta keep with him," explains OrthoPets owner Martin Kaufmann. "He could do much better with all four prosthetics on." With his new limbs, Nakio can now run, jump and play like a normal dog. And thanks to the "no-slip grip" of his bicycle-tread paws, he no longer has any trouble getting around on slick surfaces. Inspired by Nakio's success, Pace started a rescue organization in his name. Nakio's Underdog Rescue works to find loving homes for disabled cats and dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I read this earlier today. Very cool. Great idea for a topic too. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 ^ Agreed, great topic idea!I'll try to contribute here if I find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightlife Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Yes mate blinding idea...Will be interesting to see how fruitful this thread will be though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parisienne Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Excellent thread, ILUVBarbaraPalvin! Eva Voorhees, one of the most important models of the eighties and a member of Bellazon, rescues dogs. She has a non-profit org that she is very passionate about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethebeach Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Great thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILUVAdrianaLima Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 - This Little Kid Scores the Goal of a Lifetime - I freaking love how he holds his hands up in the air after the cheers and praise from the goal Sign him up, sign him up, SIGN HIM UUUUUUP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILUVAdrianaLima Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Balance...CHECK! Nerves of steel...CHECk! Momentum/physics genius...CHECK! Sheer awesomeness....DOUBLE CHECK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 People Ignored This Blind And Homeless Man's Sign Until A Stranger Changed It For Himhttp://www.wimp.com/powerwords/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2324lebron Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hearing impaired girl, six, is shocked when she visits Santa and he starts to use sign languageSadie Adam was overjoyed when she walked towards Santa in Westminster, Massachusetts and he started signing Her mother had previously told Santa, played by Westminster Police Chief Salvatore Albert, about his daughter and taught him how to signHe said he practiced for three days to get it right Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2880861/Hearing-impaired-girl-six-shocked-visits-Santa-starts-use-sign-language.html#ixzz3MXAIACH9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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