Miami Proud: Missing Front Legs, Happy Puppy Roo Gets Fur-Ever Home

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Watching the playful and happy puppy chewing on a squeaky toy, it is clear that Roo is gleefully unaware of how lucky he is after being adopted.

In April, the young Chihuahua who was born without front legs was found in a park and brought to Miami-Dade Animal Services and fitted for a special cart.

His story was shared in the news to seek donations to help with the expense of the cart and therapy which is in the thousands.

Doctor Maria Serrano, who heads the Animal Services, took him in and cared for him at her home. Then, Gilda Santana, who is an experienced fosterer with a track record with special needs dogs, was called in.

"There was always a dog somewhere that needs attention. It's very rewarding," said Santana.

And as luck would have it, with Roo, it was love at first sight.

"He immediately settled in, and I said, 'Uh oh, so much for fostering' I'm going to be a real 'foster failure,' " she said.

That is the industry term for when a foster home becomes a permanent one.

Yes, Roo is officially part of the family.

"I need another dog like I need a hole in my head, but I said 'sure'! He lives with two other dogs an American bulldog and a small Pomeranian/ Yorkie terrier mix and they get along famously they bully the bully," said Santana jokingly.

Roo needs new carts made as he grows into his full size, and Santana hopes to train him to be a therapy assist dog.

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