As reported by CBS News in Denver, Triumph the Husky is the first dog to receive permanent implanted prosthetic legs:
It is a tiring trip from Nashville to Denver, and Triumph is doing it for the seventh time in the last 18 months. But this may be the last one for the intrepid Siberian Husky and owner Marion Moeller for some time.
She’s come a long way from the country of Turkey, where Triumph was found with her back legs cut off. In August of 2005, Triumph was the first dog ever to have artificial legs permanently implanted.
It took months for the skin and the bone to grow into the special foam metal. Triumph fought infection, and had to have one of the prostheses replaced. Now her doctor in Denver and her owner from Nashville hope the patient can finally be a pup again.
“The reason that we did this is so that she could lead a normal life,” said veterinarian Robert Taylor.
Triumph you are indeed one lucky husky, a million thanks to all the people involved with helping you to get from Turkey to the US, and then to the Vets at Alameda East and to Dr. Taylor and staff for the wonderful job they have done and are doing. What wonderful people they are. And what a courageous husky you are.