Every year, Walkin’ Pets hosts our annual calendar contest where we meet hundreds of animals from around the world and celebrate how amazing they are! Selected by popular vote, here are this year’s winners and their stories!
Cover dog: Pepe from Germany
Pepe was rescued from a terrible situation where he was left outside with very little love and care. Today, after 2 and a half years in his permanent home, Pepe is happy, active and loved by his family!
![Walkin' Pets 2024 Calendar Cover](https://www.handicappedpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2024-Walkin-Pets-Calendar-Cover.jpg)
Hong Kong Scoot
Rescued in 2022, Scoot is a senior double amputee puppy who needed to establish trust with humans and his wheelchair. Scoot started out slow with his Walkin’ Wheels, but over time (and lots of treats!), it was only a matter of time before he was wandering all over the park, and then he happily set off to do a 4km coastal walk along Hong. The superb port of Kong.
![Small dog in pink wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Scoot.jpg)
Oliver Paddington of Pennsylvania
Oliver the opossum loves using his wheelchair, and with its wheels, was finally able to run! Olli’s incredible life story reminds us that ALL species of animals deserve care for their disabilities and injuries! Olli wants to remind anyone who may find an injured wild animal not to try to care for it themselves, but to find a local wildlife center or licensed rehabilitator who can offer professional assistance.
![Olli the possum in his wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Ollie.jpg)
Rio of England
Rio is a crazy boy on wheels who, due to IVDD, became paralyzed in August 2021. That doesn’t stop him from still living his best life! The sweetest and most precious boy. He loves adventures, which meant he had the chance to meet 13 other roller dogs from all over the UK!
![French Bulldog Goes to the Beach in a Dog Wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Rio.jpg)
Mily from Florida
Born in 2005, Mily was rescued from the streets of Guadalajara, Mexico. Miley’s family cared for her despite numerous health problems, including seizures, cancer and, later in life, loss of mobility. Mily was loving and loyal until her final days and she will always be in the hearts of her family.
![A paralyzed dog lies comfortably on his bed](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mily.jpg)
Frankie Blue Eyes from Ohio
Frankie came F5RS Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary in November 2022. He was found paralyzed and covered in matted leaves. Now Frankie Blue Eyes is strong enough to hold his own and use his brand new bunny wheelchair! Frankie “writes” cards to children with osteosarcoma to encourage them and wears his golden cape to raise cancer awareness.
![Frankie the rescue bunny in his wheelchair and yellow cape](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/frankie.jpg)
Gracie from Canada
Amazing Gracie is a beautiful 1 year old tortoiseshell cat with severe cerebellar hypoplasia (CH or wobbly cat syndrome). Even though Gracie can’t walk or stand on her own, she lives a good life. From day one, Gracie was a fighter and with her wheelchair, the whole world opened up to her. Now she can stand up and take steps for the first time and build her muscles.
![Gracie the cat in her wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Gracie.jpg)
Henry and Daphne of England
Henri is 8 years old and has suffered from IVDD for three years. As soon as he was on his wheels, old Henri was back! Daphné was born with swimmer’s syndrome, with physio, time and her mini wheelchair, she took her first steps! Henri and Daphné James share a special bond and love each other so much!
![French bulldogs Henri and Daphné pose in their Walkin' Wheels wheelchairs](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Henri_Daphne.jpg)
New Jersey Reservoir
Now 10 years old, Tank was diagnosed with IVDD four years ago and lost the ability to use his back legs, but he’s never let that slow him down! The wheelchair gave him his freedom again. He loves his daily walks and loves tearing the squeakers off every toy! That’s a big deal with really cool wheels!
![Tank the Pit Bull is all smiles in his dog wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Tank.jpg)
Illinois ladybug
Ladybug is 16 years old, before receiving her cart, maintaining balance while walking was a constant struggle, causing frequent falls. She wanted to walk and enjoy life, but her neurological condition made this extremely difficult. As soon as she is in her cart, she begins to walk, bringing new happiness and mobility to her life.
![Ladybug the terrier walks outside in her full support cart](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/ladybug.jpg)
Maxwell Pigsworth of Kansas
As a piglet, Maxwell suffered a spinal cord injury that went untreated. At the time of the rescue, Maxwell was unable to walk and had no access to food or clean water. Less than a month after trying his wheels for the first time, he realized that they gave him speed, support and freedom that he had never experienced before! Maxwell LOVES his wheels now and looks forward to riding them every day.
![Maxwell Pigsworth enjoys his pig wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/maxwell.jpg)
Mokie from Germany
French bulldog Mokie became paralyzed after a herniated disc in 2021. But she never gave up! Mokie is still the same funny clown, always on the move and loves meeting new people and new dogs! His wheelchair gives him the chance to be a normal dog. When we go on vacation, she loves running on the beach!
![Mokie, paralyzed French bulldog, loves her dog in a wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Mokie.jpg)
Saint of Tennessee
Saint is a friendly boy with cerebellar hypoplasia! Rescued by Stray Rescue in St. Louis and adopted when his post appeared on People.com! He loves his Walkin’ Wheels wheelchair, stuffed animals (mostly hedgehogs!), relaxing with his mom, and peanut butter!
![Rescue Pitbull Stays Active in His Full Support Dog Wheelchair](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Saint.jpg)
Unstoppable Dogs: 2024 Walkin’ Pets Hero Award Winner
Debbie and her unstoppable dogs are changing the world one day at a time by teaching compassion, kindness and inclusion. Dream Fetchers and the Unstoppable Dogs are rescued puppies given a new leash in life, dedicated to the idea that through unconditional love, these incredible animals can connect with adults facing similar challenges.
![Four unstoppable dogs on a wheelchair hike](https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/unstoppable-dogs.jpg)
Broken Cookies: 2024 Miracles in Motion recipient
The Broken Biscuits organization works tirelessly to educate pet owners about the incredible quality of life that is possible for their pets with the help of a wheelchair. The Broken Biscuit Sanctuary houses four puppies on wheels full-time who help promote the options available to treat and rehabilitate injured animals and restore their mobility so they can return to active lives.
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