The remarkable five-month-old canine possesses only two legs, yet she has adopted a kangaroo-like manner of movement, showcasing her resilient spirit.
Her energetic bouncing and leaping have earned her the affectionate moniker “Roo,” along with considerable attention from bewildered onlookers who occasionally mistake her for a marsupial.
Rescued from a dire fate by the British charity Safe Rescue for Dogs, Roo had already mastered her unique kangaroo-style hopp ing before her arrival in the U.K. in November.
Following her arrival, Roo, suspected to be a crossbreed of a collie and a whippet, found a foster home with nurse Nikki Dick, aged 50, and her husband Ian, aged 52, both of whom have embraced her with open hearts. The couple, who also care for six other rescued dogs, now plan to make Roo a permanent part of their family.
Mrs. Dick, residing in Morpeth, Northumberland, shared, “We’ve fallen in love with her, how could you not? She is such a little star. Roo doesn’t know any different to hopping on her two back legs, but she still laps up all the fuss from people who always stop and do a double take when they see her because they think she is a kangaroo.”
Despite her unique locomotion, Roo remains content and free from discomfort, and veterinarians are satisfied with her progress. To ensure her well-being, the couple provides Roo with weekly sessions of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy, helping to alleviate any potential strain on her back.
Roo’s uplifting journey showcases not only her resilience but also the boundless capacity of love and care that her foster family and the charity Safe Rescue for Dogs provide.
