This summer, the Humane Society of Charlotte, NC took in a very special pooch. Sweet Potato is a fun-loving gal with an infectious smile. She is also paralyzed in her rear legs due to a spinal injury.
As with most disabled shelter pets, the staff at HSC knew finding the perfect adopter for Sweet Potato would be a challenge. But earlier this month, their efforts paid off when Miss Sweet P was whisked off to her forever home!
From the moment she arrived at the shelter, Sweet Potato was spoiled rotten. She received so many visits from volunteers and staff, they decided to start a #SelfiesWithSweetPotato campaign.
She also underwent acupuncture therapy and other treatments to help make her as strong as possible before adoption.
Early into her stay at the shelter, Sweet Potato was measured for a wheelchair by the Gunnar’s Wheels Foundation. Jason Parker founded the organization in 2014 after his own dog became paralyzed. He has since helped hundreds of shelter dogs and pets in need – including cats and goats!
In mid-August, the pink custom-made chair arrived, and Sweet Potato was ready to GO!
“We owe a huge thank you to Gunnar’s Wheels! Sweet Potato got her wheels and they’re pink! Our sweet girl tried on her chair this morning and took off right away! A little more practice and she’ll be cruising like a pro,” CHS wrote on Facebook.
Now, just one month later, Sweet Potato has found her perfect forever home. We do not know her new dad’s name, but you can tell from the adoption photo that he is ready, willing, and able to give Sweet P all the love and special care she could ever need!
Congratulations sweet girl! Have a wonderful life!
H/T to WCNC News
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