Custom wheelchair helps disabled lamb learn to walk

• Kiki the lamb was not fed by her mother when she was born, causing her legs to grow stunted.
• Rescuers helped take care of her, but she was still unable to move on her own because of her weak legs.
• Thankfully, she got a custom wheelchair that is now helping her learn how to walk on her own.

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Kiki the lamb has had a rough start, but thanks to her kind rescuers and a new custom wheelchair, she’s ready for a much better life.

Kiki had been struggling in her early days after birth, according to New Hampshire-based pet mobility company Walkin’ Pets.

Kiki’s mother rejected her shortly after she was born, which caused her to miss her much-needed nourishment in her first weeks of life. The lack of milk also impacted her growth and led to her having stunted legs. She also became malnourished to the point that she was too weak to stand.

Fortunately, Meghan King from Don’t Forget Us PET Us Sanctuary took the 11-day-old Kiki in. Meghan brought her to the sanctuary and helped take care of her so she can build up her strength.

Now three months old, Kiki has grown beautifully, thanks to the care and support she received from King and the sanctuary.

No longer sick and malnourished, Kiki is much stronger, although she still can’t move on her own consistently. Kiki’s rescuers still have to carry her to where she needs to go.

Kiki’s story reached the animal mobility company Walkin’ Pets, who decided to help Kiki have a brighter future. They recently took a trip to Massachusetts to meet Kiki and take measurements for a custom wheelchair.

Thanks to the device, Kiki can now stand on her own!

Meghan shared, “The wheelchair is huge for us. We are so, so grateful for this opportunity from Walkin’ Pets.”

“Kiki’s new wheelchair will be used during her therapy sessions,” she added. “The sanctuary hopes to work with the lamb to learn to walk on her own eventually!”

Good job, Kiki! We’re all cheering you on.

Source: PEOPLE