Karen Riddle, the breeder who cared for Lt. Dans knew that when this particular pup was born that he was destined for something special. While many others advised Riddle to euthanize the disabled pup, she never entertained that possibility. Many of the dogs that Riddle has raised have gone on to be
Date: Apr 23, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
Toddler Born Without Feet Gets Puppy Born Without a Paw
The Greenville News reported that some breeders told owner Karen Riddle to put the white German shepherddown, but she knew that was never an option. Many of her dogs have gone to people with special needs, so she decided to find a special child or wounded veteran.
Date: Apr 23, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
A puppy without a paw and a girl without legs become best friends
The puppy, named Lt. Dan after the Forrest Gump character was bound for an unhappy ending as the breeder was advised to put him to sleep, but Karen Riddle felt the white German shepherd was destined for something special and contacted the hospital.
Date: Apr 23, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
South Carolina girl, 3, born without feet gets puppy born without a paw
Some breeders reportedly advised the puppys owner, Karen Riddle, to put down the white German shepherd. But Riddle refused because many of her dogs have gone to people with special needs. She decided to do the same with Lt. Dan, and give him to a special child or a wounded veteran, according to the
Date: Apr 22, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
Puppy missing a paw and toddler with prosthetics are adorable BFFs
paw named Lt. Dan (like the character Forrest Gump who lost a leg). His owner, Karen Riddle, knew that he deserved a special home with someone who understood his condition, so she got in touch with Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago, where Sapphyre has been a patient since she was 3 months old.
Date: Apr 22, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
Little Girl Missing Feet Adopts Puppy Born Missing A Paw
Nine weeks ago, local German shepherd breeder Karen Riddle found that one of her new puppies was born without most of his right front paw. Riddle told the Greenville News that some other breeders suggested she put the dog to sleep, but she said that was out of the question.