MSPCA Cares for Chihuahua Puppies Born without Front Legs: Open admission adoption centers never turn away an animal in need Three 10-week-old Chihuahuas born without front legs are currently receiving care through the MSPCA at Nevins Farm’s Foster Care Program. The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is one of four open admission adoption centers operated by the animal welfare organization, never turning away an animal in need. The tiny puppies arrived at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm on February 22 after their owner passed away. The adoption center staff quickly assessed that the Chihuahuas were adapting to life without front legs and could be potential candidates for wheeled carts. “The puppies astounded us with their upbeat and resilient nature,” said Mike Keiley, director of the Noble Family Animal Care and Adoption Center at the MPSCA at Nevins Farm. “They immediately showed us that they could overcome their physical obstacle as they hopped and ran after each other.” The three Chihuahuas are currently in the care of experienced foster parents, Linda and Marty Jones, who have provided care to the MSPCA’s homeless animals for more than a decade. As part of their care, the puppies are learning to socialize with other dogs through Puppy Play ‘n Learn, one of many classes offered by the MSPCA’s Dog Training and Behavior program. The Joneses are also working with the puppies to strengthen their muscles to compensate for their lack of front legs. “Kensi, Hetty, and G continue to show us that …
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MrFatman04 says:
January 27, 2012 at 3:36 pm (UTC 0)
we didnt know anybody else had a chihuahua like ours a couple of weeks ago meand my wife rescued a chiuahua puppy with no front legs thye dont even know there diff?
hollyann676 says:
January 27, 2012 at 3:42 pm (UTC 0)
how didthey loose thier front? legs?
wuvpuppiez says:
January 27, 2012 at 3:51 pm (UTC 0)
omg? x 63
clairbear57 says:
January 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm (UTC 0)
Can i adopt? one??
aubreyandjuliaswag says:
January 27, 2012 at 5:39 pm (UTC 0)
How cute? hope good homes come there way
mandmagu says:
January 27, 2012 at 5:43 pm (UTC 0)
Omg they are so cute. What a shame for them tho. But they look? so happy. Hope they got loving homes. ?
SydneyIzMe says:
January 27, 2012 at 6:09 pm (UTC 0)
i? like the black one =)
awishsymptons says:
January 27, 2012 at 6:56 pm (UTC 0)
yea? thts hell sad
mrshello210 says:
January 27, 2012 at 7:13 pm (UTC 0)
Whaaa So Sad ;
mrshello210 says:
January 27, 2012 at 8:01 pm (UTC 0)
@JessicaOrNever Thats What? I Saidd ;>
myaume says:
January 27, 2012 at 8:08 pm (UTC 0)
good? luck puppi..
rosarylegend1 says:
January 27, 2012 at 9:01 pm (UTC 0)
Bless mspca for taking care of dogs with disabilities such as this one I really wish I could adopt a cute puppy like this and take very good? care of it
Katekangaroo141 says:
January 27, 2012 at 9:10 pm (UTC 0)
OMG THEY LOOK LIKE KANGAROOS AND? IM KATE THE KANGAROO????
auntbee1985 says:
January 27, 2012 at 9:23 pm (UTC 0)
If there’s any puppies that don’t have any legs,? i’m willing to take one. just comment on my youtube profile.
johnsontracey937 says:
January 27, 2012 at 10:11 pm (UTC 0)
hello my name is tracey ann macks – johnson i am deaf i am marreid 18 years i have 2 daughters .. i have own chihuahua and 3 chihuahua puppies ..that is wht i want? one chihuahua dont have no legs .. i always care of puppies ..
i want one so bad … i am live from baldwin country a place is seminole,al ..
KingManOld says:
January 27, 2012 at 10:29 pm (UTC 0)
I want? one
LILFATASS323 says:
January 27, 2012 at 11:02 pm (UTC 0)
are these puppies already? taken?
vago4474 says:
January 27, 2012 at 11:19 pm (UTC 0)
pobre?
rickcharlotte says:
January 27, 2012 at 11:49 pm (UTC 0)
Sad, My Chahuahua’s want to be carried most of the? time, and they are.
bluebols86 says:
January 28, 2012 at 12:04 am (UTC 0)
aww bless they? look like happy little chis x x
OfficerIdk says:
January 28, 2012 at 12:49 am (UTC 0)
@jeanne1765 No, it’s not really common. A lady who was a bad breeder, breeded these. It was on the? news like…..early this yr? 1 yr ago? 2? Man I can’t remember stuff…
KittyPurry85 says:
January 28, 2012 at 1:30 am (UTC 0)
awwww <3
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olivera182 says:
January 28, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC 0)
Awwww, I think my heart just melted from? epicly cute overload.
eagleboy5781 says:
January 28, 2012 at 2:19 am (UTC 0)
they amaze me with there? jumping