Model airplane wheels make legless puppy mobile

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Becky Stern is a Content Creator at Autodesk/Instructables, and part time faculty at New York’s School of Visual Arts Products of Design grad program. Making and sharing are her two biggest passions, and she's created hundreds of free online DIY tutorials and videos, mostly about technology and its intersection with crafts. Find her @bekathwia on YouTube/Twitter/Instagram.

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June 24th, 2008 6

This little pup was born with no front legs, so it’s a good thing David Turnbill thought to fit the girl with a prosthetic that uses model airplaine wheels and makeshift shoulder joints so she can get around! (Thanks, Brandon!)

6 thoughts on “Model airplane wheels make legless puppy mobile”

Annalisa says:

July 1st, 2008 at 9:26 pm

much less creepy than the alternative:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qLXHvBFG-CI
Becky Stern says:

July 1st, 2008 at 9:35 pm

I can’t tell if you’re referring to the bipedal dog or Montel. =]
meh says:

July 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 am

As a once total technophile, I think I like the somewhat-creepy alternative better. Just shows what can be accomplished with a little willpower. I guess it’s love either way, but, as I’m learning, technology isn’t always the best solution, just the oft-easiest, logical, and least-overlooked.

That said, this design is sweet with the springs and stuff. Wonder how it’ll work on gravel. ;)