Joyce Darrell and her husband Michael Dickerson founded the Pets with Disabilities organization. The story of the dogs, Duke and Misty has reached thousands of people worldwide and has helped raise awareness about disabled pets. The organization and website have provided support and information to people whose pets suffer from birth defects or have become disabled due to illness or injury
National Disabled Pets Day was founded by animal behaviorist Colleen Paige, founder of the Animal Miracle Foundation and holidays such as National Dog Day and National Cat Day. Colleen created this day to bring public awareness to the plight of disabled, special needs and geriatric pets in shelters and sanctuaries nationwide that are awaiting forever homes. By offering love and companionship to a disabled pet
This forum provides support to caretakers of elderly, disabled, and injured pets through information, shared experience, and encouragement. While this forum may attempt to provide guidance in finding financial aid for pet expenses. For caretakers and friends of elderly, disabled, and injured pets. Neurological Disorders Resources. Treatment and care for pets having pain or trouble walking or standing
