It’s not always raising a child with special needs and that includes dogs with special needs.

When this German shepherd was dropped off at the shelter, his family simply couldn’t keep up with his needs. It can be a trying and difficult experience and there’s no shame in admitting that it isn’t for you.

This German shepherd was born with two genetically deformed front legs making it difficult for him to perform in ways most healthy dogs can perform.

Roo, our adorable German shepherd, was fostered with the intent he would get stronger and become available for adoption.

His foster family noticed that, eventually, Roo became a puppy-puppy.

They said, “he’s playful, he’s goofy, he’s annoying.” That we can understand!

It turns out, the older Roo gets, the faster he gets. He is incredibly quick on the sand and loves to play with other dogs.

Roo’s foster brothers are less interested in playing. They sort of walk around with this “what did we do to deserve this” look.

Due to his limited mobility, Roo uses his head and neck first. His slender build has given him a snake-like neck.

Roo met his forever mama when he met Dayna. Dayna saw a video of Roo and knew right away he was her dog.

Dayna said when she “saw him at the meet and greet, I just wanted to scoop him up and take him home right there.”

Dayna has three and a half acres so Roo should have plenty of room to wheel around in his wheelchair.

Roo’s adoption day was nothing short of emotional as everyone was happy to see Roo find his special home.

Dayna is no first-timer when it comes to dogs with special needs.

Dayna has another adopted dog that was born with no eyes. She said, “I adopted him and it was such a good experience that this is a lot of the reason I wanted to adopt Roo. I think that maybe they might feel something off of each other.”

When Dayna introduced Duffy, her blind adoptee, to Roo, they clicked instantly.

After two weeks of being home together, Roo and Duffy are the best of pals.

“They’re really close,” Dayna said.

Having a dog with special needs prior, changed Dayna’s feelings on another dog that would require extra attention. She said it was less work and not as scary as she had anticipated it being.

Dayna has since ordered Roo a prosthetic and a wheelchair. He’s currently learning how to use the wheelchair to make getting around much easier on him.

While Roo doesn’t exactly love his wheelchair yet, hopefully, in time, he’ll become a pro and love the ease it provides for him.

Roo is loving his life with his new brothers and fur mama.

You can follow Roo and his new fur family at @Roo_and_his_friends_ on Instagram.

Check out Roo’s adorable video below going from rehabilitation to forever.

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Source: The Dodo