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Pony Stands On Her Feet For The First Time With Prosthetic Limbs After Birth Accident
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Pony Stands On Her Feet For The First Time With Prosthetic Limbs After Birth Accident

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Meet Angel Marie, the three-legged pony who lost her leg after her mother accidentally stepped on the little horse. This happened shortly after Angel Marie’s birth and the tiny horse had to learn to live like an amputee – until Derrick Campana, aka Virginia’s Dr Doolittle stepped in and saved the day by providing the pony with a prosthetic leg.

The certified orthotist started his career making bionic legs for humans but realized helping animals was his calling. Today he works at Animal Ortho Care in Sterling, Virginia. Campana uses highly durable medical-grade plastics to fashion prosthetic legs. Although the man has helped many animals, he says that seeing Angel Marie taking her first steps was emotional: “Seeing her walk, and having her here today walking is just a dream come true. A miracle.”

Angel Marie’s owner Lennie Green says Campana saved her pony’s life and the woman feels just overwhelmed with gratitude. “The kids just love her to death. And she loves kids. It’s really a great thing. The prosthetics, if it wasn’t for that she wouldn’t have made it.”

More info: Animal Ortho Care | Facebook (h/t: aolnews)

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    Meet Angel Marie, the three-legged pony who lost her leg after her mother stepped on the little horse

    This happened shortly after Angel Marie’s birth and the tiny horse had to learn to live like an amputee…

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    Until Derrick Campana, aka Virginia’s Dr Doolittle stepped in providing the pony with a prosthetic leg

    “Seeing her walk, and having her here today walking is just a dream come true. A miracle”

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    Stille20
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor thing is in recovery. Once she can move around she will be healtier

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    John L
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fortunately, someone saw an opportunity to make a difference, and experiment with artificial animal limbs.

    Sasha Bharti
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but this is animal cruelty!! Iv had horses my whole life this little girl has no life in her just put her out of her pain!

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    Stille20
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor thing is in recovery. Once she can move around she will be healtier

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    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fortunately, someone saw an opportunity to make a difference, and experiment with artificial animal limbs.

    Sasha Bharti
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but this is animal cruelty!! Iv had horses my whole life this little girl has no life in her just put her out of her pain!

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