All animals should be cherished and protected, even those that are unique and require special attention. It is essential not to give up on them just because they have limitations. Fortunately, there are many compassionate individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that every animal has a fair chance at life. A heartwarming example is that of a dog named Monika, who suffered abuse that caused her to lose her paws and left her facing euthanasia. However, instead of giving up on her, she was given a second chance when good Samaritans rescued her in the Russian village of Plastunovskaya and provided her with prosthetic limbs so that she could walk again.

Marina Gapich and Alla Leonkina, two compassionate rescuers, took in a distressed dog who was in need of their help. Unfortunately, they were informed by experts that the dog needed to be euthanized. Despite this news, Marina and Alla were determined to find an alternative solution. Marina emphasized that they were responsible for the dog’s well-being and would do everything in their power to ensure its safety.

Sergei Gorshkov, a skilled veterinarian with expertise in prosthetic surgery, was recently located to help Monika, a dog in need of new legs. A fundraiser was organized by rescuers, which raised around 400,000 Russian rubles (equivalent to roughly $5400), to cover the costs of Monika’s treatment. Although he had no prior experience in making prosthetic paws for dogs, Sergei accepted the challenge and crafted titanium paws that were biocoated at Tomsk Polytechnic University.

Once the paws were crafted, Monika underwent surgery to have them attached as replacements. Initially, there was some skepticism about whether or not the pup would be able to adapt to her prosthetic paws.

In contrast, Monika surprised everyone with how quickly she adapted to her new paws. Although Sergei and the team were initially uncertain about her progress, by the third day, she was already up and about, exploring the facility and moving around different rooms.

The vet was overjoyed with the fact that he had managed to rescue an animal from the brink of death. It’s truly remarkable how such miracles can happen when people refuse to give up on animals. Despite being on the verge of being euthanized, the dog was luckily saved due to the unwavering dedication of the rescue volunteers and the vet.