Paralyzed Puppy Finds New Life as 'Little Tank' at Bali Animal Home
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- A puppy named Hei Bao, suffering from hind limb paralysis, has regained mobility and can now run using a wheelchair after five years of care.
- Hei Bao was rescued in 2021 and has received extensive support from volunteers, including rehabilitation and custom-fitted wheelchairs.
- The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office is promoting adoption, offering incentives for adopting elderly, disabled, or sick animals, including lifetime free medical care.
At the Bali Animal Home, a heartwarming story of resilience unfolds with Hei Bao, a puppy once unable to stand due to hind limb paralysis. Rescued in 2021 when he was only about three months old, Hei Bao's journey has been one of remarkable recovery and unwavering dedication from the animal home's staff and volunteers.
Hei Bao can now freely control his wheelchair and run, looking like a small tank when he sprints.
Volunteer Chen Heng-jung has been instrumental in Hei Bao's rehabilitation. Over the past five years, she has provided constant companionship, physical therapy, and meticulous care. Chen even took Hei Bao home during long holidays and personally funded treatments and multiple custom-fitted wheelchairs as the puppy grew. Today, Hei Bao can freely maneuver his wheelchair, darting around with the agility of a "little tank."
Because I like dogs and cats, I started volunteering in animal protection in 2018, using my spare time to devote myself to animal care free of charge.
Chen, who has been a volunteer since 2018, finds inspiration in Hei Bao, reminding her of a beloved black dog she previously cared for. She dedicates her free time to assisting at the Bali Animal Home, feeding, walking, and caring for animals, especially those who are sick, elderly, or have mobility issues. Her deep bond with Hei Bao highlights the profound impact of patient companionship on rescued animals.
The animal home has many rescued animals that have experienced hardships, but they have all shown tenacious vitality.
The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office is using Hei Bao's story to encourage adoptions. Currently, 1,032 dogs and cats are awaiting homes in the city's eight animal shelters. The office offers a "Pet Long-Term Care Medical Card" for those who adopt elderly, disabled, or sick animals, providing lifetime free medical care. Additionally, new adopters receive "New Taipei Adoption Dog into New Home 6 Gifts" and NT$2,000 in New Taipei currency.
Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment, and we urge the public to carefully consider before adopting.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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