Before deciding in high school that I wanted to pursue a career in journalism, my 10-year-old self was certain I’d grow up to become a veterinarian. I loved animals, so the idea of working with them every day sounded like a dream. Perhaps that’s why I found today’s featured article to be particularly inspiring. In it, we highlight seven animals — representing land, sky, and sea — who received extraordinary veterinary care in the form of custom-made prosthetics. The innovations are sure to put a smile on your face. (And although he wasn’t included in our list, Mr. Sue the goldfish and his homemade flotation device deserve an honorable mention.)
Natalie Stone
Senior Managing Editor
Today’s Pick
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From a Dolphin’s Tail to a Bird’s Beak: 7 Innovative Prosthetics That Have Helped Animals
When Betty the pit bull was rescued from the streets of New York City, vets confirmed that the two back paws and part of a leg she was missing were likely lost due to a traumatic injury, and they fitted the happy-go-lucky pup with a prosthetic limb. The result, as captured in a March TikTok video that’s racked up nearly 300,000 views, indicates that Betty might now need to learn a new command: down. Stories of humans combining compassion with ingenuity to improve the lives of animals abound; we rounded up six more examples of innovative prostheses made for our four-legged, feathered, and finned friends.
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