Success Stories > 2009 Successes > Hollie 1 yo Female
Last year we lost our wonderful Weimaraner to kidney disease and knew we wanted to get another one so we started researching breeders. While on the Internet I came across a few rescue sites and TSWR was one of them. With so many wonderful dogs needing a home we decided would rescue one instead of buying a puppy. After having our interview I began looking at the available dogs daily that's when I came across Hollie. I read her story and knew we could give her a great home. I was somewhat apprehensive because I have never owned a dog with a disability, Hollie has spinal dysraphism which is a genetic spinal disorder. She bunny hops with both back legs moving together. Her spine is curved to the left so she runs sideways and sometimes drags her hind legs behind her. When I first saw her I had the same reaction most people do which is to think that she is in pain but once you see her move you realize she is not in any pain at all. She is so fast even with her disability. After spending about 1/2 hour with her at the foster home I just knew we had to bring her home. I don't think she knows that anything is different about her she is just a typical young Weimaraner that loves to play fetch, run around and be crazy. She is an amazing dog and while she loves being outside playing she also loves cuddling up with all of us. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and we look forward to many years with her.
