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Published on Apr 15, 2012

Darling 5-month-old Sophie takes her first steps, after only 1 week of physical therapy to overcome her spinal injury. http://sheprescue.org http://facebook.com/WGSRescue

Even though she's had remarkable results from physical therapy, the doctors all now agree that she will need surgery to remove the mass from her spine in order make a complete recovery. Please donate to help us pay for Sophie's treatment: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

or mail a check to:
Westside German Shepherd Rescue
1845 Pontius Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025

(Please note: We know she needs a carpeted floor to walk on, and she does get that in her physical therapy sessions. This video was just done impromptu at home when she started going crazy watching the other dogs chase a ball.)

Sophie was abandoned at a local high-kill animal shelter and slated for immediate euthanasia because she couldn't walk. Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles saved her not a minute too soon. Our vets discovered a mass on her spine in the neck area. She has been undergoing physical therapy (including hydrotherapy, acupuncture, massage, and laser therapy) to build her strength and coordination, and may also have surgery to remove the mass, if needed, depending on the prognosis.

We are so encouraged and excited to see her rapid progress, because prior to this, she wasn't able to even support her weight at all. We are hopeful that she will eventually regain the use of all 4 legs and run and play the way any puppy should. Please help us continue to give Sophie the love and support she needs to make a full recovery.

Watch Sophie's other videos:
Sophie and her Big Brothers: http://youtu.be/0QCaZI1kJhY
Sophie's Miracle: http://youtu.be/qKYi-H0GFx4

Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles is a non profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes. Sophie is just one of many dogs that Westside has saved.

Westside recently lost its major source of charitable funding, and is struggling to survive. We depend entirely on the donations of caring animal lovers like you. Please visit http://sheprescue.org to see how you can help.

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  • gingerchipper

    You are correct about the children. However, the "for a dog" statement is a bit over the top. Dogs (especially Shepherds) have protected children, served in the Armed Forces, prevented bombs from detonating, given love and companionship to the handicapped and elderly, guided the blind, and served mankind in many, many other ways (too numerous to mention). Animals love unconditionally. More than can be said for some members of the human race.

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  • gmt2183

    It's amazing how ignorant people like you have to bring the issue of abortion into something like this. Tell me, what the hell does this video have to do with abortion?? So until abortion is stopped, we should let the animals suffer and not help a single one of them right?? If you see a dog that's about to be killed, or hurt would you stop and help it? No because it's taking away from your priority to stop abortion. And THAT would make you more human right?? Do us all a favor, GET A LIFE!

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  • molliekw4

    i don't think i've cried this much. this is beautiful.

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  • gsdmama2

    RIP Beautiful Sophie. May her memory be eternal. Run and play free little Sophie. Please give my babies a hug for me and tell them that I miss them.

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  • gsdmama2

    I cried when I saw it ...

    It's perfect! Well done to the owners for their patience!

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  • CC Tragiannidis

    RIP Beautiful Sophie <3

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  • deborah lynette Irish

    O and also i must say that you are wonderful people to help this beautiful, beautiful as cute as can be, sheppard x

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  • deborah lynette Irish

    wow wow wow, thank you for this most beautiful video, *tears and happiness*

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  • ghettor0cker

    great job, you're a good bunch. ive recently lost a dog and know how hard it is to see animals suffer.

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  • Evdoxia Darlopoulou

    Έκλαψα όταν το είδα...

    Είναι τέλειο!! Μπράβο στους ιδιοκτήτες για την υπομονή τους!

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  • Ringo Ringuette

    What an awesome thing to help her!!

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  • jimmykong57

    You got that right 1000%!!

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