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Dog With Deformed Paws Gets 3D-Printed Prosthetic Legs That Let Him Run
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Dog With Deformed Paws Gets 3D-Printed Prosthetic Legs That Let Him Run

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Derby, a Husky mix dog born with severely deformed front paws, can now walk thanks to some of the latest 3D-printing technologies. The U.S.-based 3D Systems company created customized prosthetics for Derby that look like the legs on a rocking chair and finally let him outrun his humans!

It all started when Derby was fostered by Tara Anderson, who works at 3D Systems. He was going to be euthanized until he got picked up by Peace and Paws, a no-kill shelter that gave him a chance. Read more about their story below!

More info: Facebook | peaceandpaws.org | 3dsystems.com (h/t: laughingsquid)

Derby’s front paws were deformed from birth

He could barely walk, and often scraped or cut himself

He was going to be euthanized, but a no-kill shelter decided to save him

And when he got his 3d-printed prosthetic legs, he was off like greased lightning!

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It all started with his foster mommy Tara Anderson, who works at 3D Systems

They took CT scans of Derby’s elbows and designed some custom prosthetic legs

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The prosthetics will start low and get bigger as Derby gets used to them

Derby now lives with Don and Sherry Portanova

He’s really excited about his new legs – take a look!

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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Dovas

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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DadaEyo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably the best invention, ever, after the discovery of fire. Can these guys make 3D brains for politicians in Nigeria? Just asking.

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HeatherHolleque
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It says right in the article "The prosthetics will start low and get bigger as Derby gets used to them"

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DadaEyo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably the best invention, ever, after the discovery of fire. Can these guys make 3D brains for politicians in Nigeria? Just asking.

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HeatherHolleque
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It says right in the article "The prosthetics will start low and get bigger as Derby gets used to them"

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