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Sophie the paralyzed dog

Dog Wheelchair LIFE (formerly Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog) teaches people how to care for a paralyzed dog.

Learning that your pup won’t walk again is scary. Pet owners don’t know where to turn for information. It happened to me and my dog Sophie. That’s why I started this website. I want your path to becoming a caretaker to go smoothly.

I’m not a veterinarian. I’m a blogger and a pet mom who’s raised 9 dogs, 6 cats and lots of other critters. I am also a co-founder of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV and an animal writer who has contributed to websites and magazines.

The information shared on this site is based on my personal experience and the research I do for each story.

Please do not use the content from this blog in place of professional veterinary care.

Our Story

(Articles from this site may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission.)

About Sophie

Sophie was the fastest runner at the dog park. Running was her greatest joy. In 2008, she started to show signs of weakness in her hind legs. Six months later she was fully paralyzed.

Her illness changed my family, but during the next five years she learned to enjoy life as a paralyzed dog and we did too.

-Sharon, Forever Sophie’s Mom
Dog and founder Dog Wheelchair Life

Click on each title to read our story.

How Sophie Joined Our Family

Canine Distemper Is Usually Seen in Puppies

Lots of Changes in Our Life

Life with Three Dogs

Lots of Medical Tests

The First Lessons About Life With A Paralyzed Dog

YouTube, A Cozy Bed and Transportation

Don’t Lose Sight of the Rituals Your Disabled Dog Loves

Finding Mary Poppins

When Your Friends Think You Need an Intervention

Taking Care of a Paralyzed Dog Requires a Good Routine and Work Ethic

The Importance of Good Communication with Your Dog

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

DogWheelchairLife.com is a blog that teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog. As the owner, I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Influencer Program. These are affiliate programs designed for sites to earn advertising fees (commissions) by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate and Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more details, visit the Affiliate Disclosure page

We Are A Resource for Pet Owners

Dog Wheelchair LIFE teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog. This is not a medical site and I am not a veterinarian. I am a blogger and pet mom who was the caretaker for Sophie, a paraplegic dog. I’m also a co-founder of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV and an animal writer who has contributed to websites and magazines.

The information shared on this site is based on my personal experience and the research I do for each story. Please do not use the content from this blog in place of professional veterinary care.

Articles from this site may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from me, Sharon Seltzer.

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