- A six-legged spaniel is recovering after present process surgical procedure to take away her additional limbs.
- She was named Ariel after Disney’s “Little Mermaid” as a result of her fused surplus legs resembled a mermaid tail.
- She was found deserted in a grocery store parking zone.
Ariel, a six-legged dog found deserted in a grocery store parking zone, has efficiently undergone surgery to remove her two surplus limbs, the BBC experiences.
In September, the 11-week-old spaniel was discovered outdoors the shop in Pembrokeshire, Wales, within the UK. Her story garnered international consideration— even reaching Australia and New York— and raised roughly $19,000 for her life-changing operation.
She was named after Disney’s “Little Mermaid” character as a result of her distinctive fused additional again legs resembled a mermaid’s tail.
The surgical feat was carried out by surgeon Aaron Lutchman, who not solely eliminated the additional limbs but additionally saved all 4 of her working limbs, placating preliminary fears that she would wish an amputation.
She was operated on at Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital.
“She’s doing very well, she’s bounced again, and he or she’s a cheerful little canine. We’re hoping she’s going to go on to guide a superb little life,” mentioned Lutchman.
Mikey Lawlor, founder and supervisor of Greenacres Rescue close to Haverfordwest, the place Ariel discovered refuge, mentioned a CT scan revealed she solely has one kidney. Her pelvis had not shaped correctly on account of having two hip joints on one aspect.
Despite her medical obstacles, Ariel held on and is now doing properly.
“ARIEL IS HOME,” Greenacres Rescue posted on Facebook. She was reportedly discharged following the profitable procedures and has reunited together with her foster household.
The rescue service mentioned she is going to take 10-14 days to get better at home.
