When
our 8 year old dachshund, Drake had become disabled due to a ruptured
disc in the fall of 2007, we needed to find a low-cost alternative to
help him regain mobility. We wanted to find a cart that would
suit his needs, but were on a limited budget. Since Drake's
lower portions of his body were paralyzed, he was also rendered
incontinent. Cleanliness was equally important as rear
support when considering a doggie-wheelchair. After deciding
to make our own, and with a creative boost,the Drakemobile was
born.
Months
after a ruptured disc left our dachshund paralyzed in the lower half of
his body, he is just as spry, full of energy, mobile, and most
importantly, just as happy as he has ever been! Drake's new
lease on life is due largely in part to our dog cart. We know
that our case is not unique. Many dogs across the country
face a similar fate. This is why we want to share our cart
with you.
The
Drakemobile is assembled with durable, lightweight PVC pipe, adjustable
leather seat, and thick foam wheels. The support acts as a
footrest, and protects feet from dragging. Although we
sacrifice aesthetics for function, we believe this is the ultimate dog
wheelchair. At nearly half the cost of other dog carts, we
also customize each cart to your dog's size.
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