Blade running Thai dog gets new lease of life

Cola's front legs sliced off with sword by owner's furious neighbour in Bangkok


Reuters December 17, 2017
The Soi Dog Foundation, an animal welfare group based on the resort island of Phuket, brought in a human surgeon to fit Cola with high tech carbon fibre racing blades, similar to those used .PHOTO: AFP

BANGKOK: A Thai dog which had its legs hacked off for chewing a pair of shoes is running free again after being fitted with the type of blades used by paralympic runners.

Cola's front legs were sliced off with a sword about a year
ago by his owner's furious neighbour in Bangkok.

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The Soi Dog Foundation, an animal welfare group based on the
resort island of Phuket, brought in a human surgeon to fit Cola
with high tech carbon fibre racing blades, similar to those used
by paralympic athletes.

Now Cola is back running with the pack. Soi Dog Foundation founder John Dalley said Cola was even ready to trust humans again.

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