Unexpected Surprise for Rescued Two-Legged Stray Dog

Meet Nubs, the resilient dog who has captured hearts and inspired a community to come together to improve his life. Born with deformed front legs, Nubs now only has his two hind legs but that hasn’t stopped him from winning over everyone he meets.

Rescued by the Doddridge County Humane Society in West Virginia, Nubs was found in a sorry state by a kind man in the country. “This handsome boy came from a man who lives in the country. The poor dog came up to his house, very thin and scared. He either scooted on the ground—his chin is calloused from this—or hopped like a kangaroo, my staff here calls him Roo,” Deborah Casteel, shelter executive director, told Newsweek. “This dog would not have survived as a stray for long, as we have a high concentration of coyotes in this area, not to mention the occasional black bear.”

Despite his challenging start in life, Nubs has been given a clean bill of health by the veterinarian, except for his congenital deformity in the front legs. Undeterred by this condition, Nubs charmed everyone with his friendly disposition, leaving even the vet in tears.

The shelter has launched a fundraiser for a custom mobility cart from Eddie’s Wheels for Pets in Massachusetts to help Nubs move around more easily, and the initial fundraising goal of $740 was surpassed within three hours, demonstrating the community’s overwhelming support and love for animals.

As Nubs awaits his custom cart, he has become a beloved resident at the shelter. Described as “such a good boy” by Casteel, Nubs enjoys bath time, playing with other dogs, and has formed a special bond with a 7-month-old puppy named Olaf.

The Doddridge County Humane Society continues to keep the community updated on Nubs’ progress through its Facebook page, and they are grateful for the overwhelming love and support from the community.

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