Published 13:04 IST, December 14th 2019
This dog has 6 legs and he was saved from being put down after being adopted
Canada couple saved six-legged puppy Lulu from being put down by adopting her. Helga Carter and her family from British Columbia housed the special dog.
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Helga Carter and her husband from Surrey, British Columbia have saved a six-legged pug puppy from being put down by opting him. rmally breeders put dogs like Lulu down, but she mand to eve her cruel fate. puppy shot to fame after Helga posted pictures on a Facebook group for dog lovers called Dogspotting, showing off doggo's incredible extra two hind legs. Helga explained Lulu to be a 'sweet, very calm and affectionate' pug - who just so happens to have six legs.
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A natural occurrence
owners will see as she grows if y will need to amputate any or all of m. Responding to questions in comments thre, Helga explained that Lulu's extra two legs could be down to a rare 'natural occurrence'. She was put up for option and Helga's family opted her. She w lives happily with a family in Surrey, British Columbia. owner continued to explain that Lulu's extra two legs were possibly from an undeveloped twin that was partially absorbed by Lulu while in her mor's womb. Lulu's original owner told Helga that typically a breeder would put a newborn pup like this down. Luckily, Lulu was put up for option as she couldn't be sold.
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Roo from UK also has extra limbs
re are many examples of animals with a special condition. In UK, re's also a Labror-cross called Roo with a similar condition. Lauren Salmon, 33, from Orpington, Kent, bought Roo from breeders in Essex earlier in 2019 after her son spotted special pup online. Lauren explained media that when she jumps up, she looks like a kangaroo, hence name. But when she walks, she sort of staggers on her elbows with her rear in air, like an army crawl. Though condition is s, it looks cute and dog is full of energy, Lauren ded. Lauren contacted doctor to check if extra limb caused her any pain. She wishes re was some way to support her body in a better manner.
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12:49 IST, December 14th 2019