His determination to walk again is amazing (Video)

Every now and then, we stumble upon incredible stories that inspire us to become better people. This one is about a dog named Zeus that was dumped by his owners because he was paralyzed, and a woman who was kind enough to take him under her wing and help him walk again. Zeus had degenerative nerve disease, which resulted in his condition and apparently, his owners didn’t think he was worth the effort and the money to be kept in the house any longer.

So, they surrendered him to a high-kill animal shelter in Oklahoma. Luckily for this good boy, the wonderful volunteers at St. Francis Care, Illinois, rescued him and decided to give him a second chance. They began to give him hydrotherapy. Gradually, Zeus got better and he was finally able to get into a wheelchair. Speaking of his determination, his former foster mom and his current owner, Lynda Kuether, said: “There are so many more like him that don’t get a chance. In a throw away society he is a shining example of what happens when you don’t throw something away. You don’t have to be perfectly healthy to be the perfect pet.”

Someone saw him differently

He had a few serious setbacks on his journey, but Zeus never gave up. His determination brought tears to his caregivers’ eyes. Zeus still needs therapy but he’s gotten strong enough to walk, run and climb the stairs on his own! He also had such an impact on Lynda and her family, that they have decided to adopt Zeus! Isn’t his life story incredible? Watch his evolution in the video. It’s moving to see him gradually regain strength, what a beautiful animal!