Arnold was found hobbling down the street.

He could barely walk due to his contorted rear legs and flattened front paws that were unable to function properly. Under his matted coat, he was skin and bones, and his paws were raw and bleeding.

Arnold is just over a year old, and there is no doubt that not only has he been starved, but he was denied freedom of movement -- walking, running, playing -- since he was very young. More than that, he was kept in some kind of crate or kennel that was too small for him to stand up in.

As a result, the muscles of his back legs are severely shortened and quite weak. The tendons and ligaments of his ankles and wrists are completely elongated and also very weak, resulting in joint malformation. His back is humped from constant sitting and the pads of his paws are completely undeveloped since he had never been allowed to walk. When he was rescued, his whole body, inside and out, was dangerously infested with parasites.

He was found by a Good Samaritan in Greenville, MS who travels to various parts of town to help take care of the community cats there. She saw him teetering down the street, scooped him up, and brought him to a rescuer who immediately contacted Wright-Way Rescue. We saw a 11 second video of him trying to walk, and it just broke our hearts. We knew we had to help.

Once his stray hold was over and it became legal to take him in, we brought Arnold to our Admissions and Medical Services Campus to see our orthopedic veterinarian.

Even though he can’t stand up for much more than a minute, his walking and other movements are progressing, and he is getting stronger every day. Even though he may never streak across the grass like other dogs, we believe that he deserves a chance at a better life.

Please help Arnold get that chance by supporting his treatment and care.