Andrea Rosebrock 
This is an amazing story of a dog, that against all odds, not only survived but persevered. Caught in an illegal trap in Alaska, Andre chewed off one of his front and one of his rear paws to free himself. He then lived for weeks under a camper shell until he was rescued by Alaskan Dog and Puppy Rescue. The 3-year old mix weighed only 38 pounds at the time.
Andre was transferred to Denver and OrthoPets was contacted to make new paws for him. For more than a year this amazing dog has been living with only two paws but now, thanks to some amazing people and wonderful doctors, Andre will again be able to get around on all four.
“This is the first time that Andre has been able to stand on four legs in over a year and a few months now, so it will be an interesting challenge as he learns, instead of having to survive with two legs how he can actually thrive on all four,” Martin Kaufmann with OrthoPets said.
“Andre is just being fostered with my family for just a few weeks and we’re working with the Denver Dumb Friends League for adoption and I have to say it’s going to be pretty hard to see this bugger go. He’s such a sweet guy, such a happy guy and has such a drive to thrive,” Kaufmann said. “Now… he can thrive the rest of his life on four legs instead of just surviving with two.”
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Talk about a feel good story!! Way to go Andre, hope you get a wonderful home and family and a special thanks to everyone who had a hand in getting new paws for this sweet boy!
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WOW – Andre looked so happy running around, just being a dog! When he was laying down, you could see the love in his eyes.
I think it is a miracle that he survived, and had the inner sense to get out of the traps that bound his paws. He had the fight inside him to live!
It is especially wonderful that there are kind, caring individuals who took him to the right people to get him fitted with “new” paws. They must have hearts of gold to do this for Andre.
What a feel good story. I hope that Andre is adopted into a loving home – he certainly deserves all the best comforts after what he has been thru.
That’s a wonderful story. Sometimes I read the sad stories and of course usually they make me mad and I have to do something about it so I write letters and send emails, but sometimes it just gets to me so much that I feel so helpless and it seems so hopeless to try to help…but I know that every little bit makes a difference. I lie in bed at night and pray for all the dogs out there who are unhappy or hurting or suffering. I hope someday people will not say he’s “just a dog”.
Debbie, thank you for sending letters and emails, but one thing you could do is volunteer to be a transporter. I volunteer as much as I can, and not only are you helping God’s homeless creatures, you will be amazed at how you feel deep in your heart after your first transport. That way, you will make a difference in the lives of so many.
Precious guy! So good to hear of the good people who helped this most deserving dog. Thanks for some good news.
Great story its a shame the dog had to do that just to live they should outlaw them traps all together this not 1920s this year 2009 people set them traps and don,t check them for weeks at a time not good at all …..jeffrey
Amen littledog1560 Amen … people need to get away from all the killing of animals the world would be a better place for sure…Gov. Palin should wake up too and do something …
o my gosh!! sooooooooo amazing!! put governor palin in an illegal trap..yea that would work!
Palin is a WOLF HUNTER! She won’t do a darn thing to outlaw those traps. Littledog is right. They are an ancient practice and extremely cruel…..even for a wild animal. Let alone an accidental domestic getting caught in one. I am so pleased to see Andre not only had the will to live, but had a very high survival instinct. What wonderful people to help him get new paws. He is sure to get a wonderful, loving furever home.
They ought to bill the State of Alaska for all they have done for Andre. Thank God for the wonderful people that saw the potential in Andre and gave him a second chance at a full life.
I hope he finds a good home. You could see how much love he has in his eyes. I know about a dogs fight to live, as I have been through it. God is surely watching over Andre and that in itself tells you he is a special little guy.
I do believe that I have Andre’s brother (they look IDENTICAL, and are the same age). About 3 years ago, when I got done with shopping and was on my way home, I felt sick to my stomach seeing some guy selling puppies from the back of a truck at the Wasilla parking lot for $50. There were 3 puppies, but I only had $60 on me, so I could only get one. I came back less than an hour later with more money to get the other 2, and the guy was already gone. Makes me SICK how irresponsible and careless some people can be, and I hope Andre wasn’t one of the 2 pups I had to leave behind. I kick myself every day for not being able to bring all 3 of them home!