Gracie was just a newborn puppy when her previous owners threw her away because she was missing her front legs as a result of a birth defect. Eventually, she was adopted by the Turley family – a family who runs their own shelter of their own – and the biggest concern was about her mobility. Growing puppies aren’t eligible for a wheelchair fitting, so Dylan, a 12-year-old volunteer, came up with a brilliant idea. He decided to use LEGO, which can easily be readjusted with flexibility as Gracie continued to grow.
Once Gracie grew old enough, she was able to get fitted with a standard wheelchair, and as a result of Dylan’s invention, she’s just like any other dog today. The permanent wheelchair can withstand all the daily rigors of a dog, including running, playing, and plenty of tail wagging.
- Kids can build and rebuild 3 fun toys with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set. Build your own Townhouse Pet Shop and Café and then rebuild it to create a...
- Packed with details for imaginative play, including a café with upper-level
- With 3 alternative builds, 3 minifigures and dog, toucan and mouse figures, this 969-piece LEGO Creator 3in1 set will keep boys and girls over 9 years...
- Features a dog, duck and 3 ducklings
- Dog measures over 3" (8cm) high, duck measures over 1" (4cm) high
- Squirrel measures over 3" (9cm) high, owl measures over 3" (8cm) high
