Max's Wheels

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Max, a Springer Spaniel has led a life most dogs can only dream about. He joined the Avon and Somerset Police Force in England,at the age of one and spent the next seven years as a sniffer for the drug enforcement agency.

However, about two years ago, he was forced to retire because of dehabilitating arthiritis in his hips, legs and back. The normally active dog, was now resigned to spending his days lying around, since he couldn't even walk properly.

However, his former police friends were determined not to let Max suffer for the rest of his life.

They searched for a solution and earlier this year, came across a chariot like structure that attaches to his back, providing him with the stability and wheels that he needs to move around.

Max, who now lives with Inspector Anne Higgins, took to the wheels immediately.

Now, instead of chasing after the bad guys, he spends his days chasing leaves and tennis balls with his buddy Stanley. His owner says that thanks to the new wheels, Max can outrun anybody!

After seeing Max's amazing progress, 25 other retired police dogs with similar issues, have also been fitted with the 'chariot', allowing them to have fun once again.

Source: Channel4news, DailyMail.co.uk

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41 Comments
  • Buzzypoo441over 10 years
    Awesome! It's so sweet!
    • karan69
      karan69over 10 years
      Wow!
      • kell-bell
        kell-bellover 10 years
        I don't know how to say this, this is so sweet and sad at the same time.
        • pleskoalmost 11 years
          lol i want him
          • susie
            susieabout 11 years
            poor max!!!
            • riri5566
              riri5566about 11 years
              poor dog this is so sad but im glad that he is okay now
              • elmtree
                elmtreeover 11 years
                poor dog
                • kevinalmost 12 years
                  cool he is cool the dog is cool
                  • oscarover 12 years
                    these tings are sad and hapy beacause thy have a gift
                    • Alianover 12 years
                      how does that dog run with those wheels on its back isn't it going to hit his legs or somthing