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April 22, 2015 08:16 pm GMT
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Puppy missing a paw and toddler with prosthetics are adorable BFFs
A 3-year-old girl without feet shares a special bond with the puppy she just adopted, who happened to be born without a paw.
Sapphyre Johnson was born missing fingers and toes. Her parents decided to have her feet amputated so she could be fitted for prosthetics and lead a more normal life, USA Today reports
She found her perfect match with a white German Shepherd puppy missing a 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. Read more...
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