It has been, as Viral Viral Videos points out, a while since we saw a WTF? So thank goodness for the clip above - which shows the extremely bizarre sight of a dog pushing a man in a wheelchair down a massively flooded road in Russia. The man, as you can see from the video, doesn't want to be helped by the drivers who spot him - presumably because poor old Fido is doing a great job at the back, there. Weird Russian Videos Uk Viral Videos Meanwhile In Russia Weird News Videos Funny Animals These dogs are valuable assets for the person returning to the work force or school because they decrease dependence on other people. When the dog-human team is out and about in the community, a definite change in the way the general public perceives disability, is readily seen. For hundreds of years our government has held a “hands off” policy regarding people with disabilities and until recently, as a society, we have successfully hidden people from the general population. Founder Karen Shirk (left) says, “As a person who has a Mobility Assistance Dog partner.
I have often said that Ben makes my disability “invisible”. Before I had Ben, no one would approach me to start up a conversation and in stores people went out of their way to avoid me. Now, with Ben at my side, it could take me an hour just to get milk, because of everyone stopping me to inquire about Ben.” Note: Ben is no longer alive, and Karen Shirk is no longer confined to a wheelchair. Watch Videos on Mobility Service Dogs Hunter’s Dream – A little boy and his dog. 4 Paws Part 1 4 Paws Part 2 Some Things Mobility Service Dogs Provide Turn lights on and off Carry items in a dog backpack Get a parent in the home Open doors in the home Hit open doors buttons in public Hit the elevator buttons Assist with undressing by pulling on clothing Open drawers and cabinets Provide emotional and spiritual support Pulling a wheelchair chair up inclines and ramps, and for short distances Mobility Assistance Dog Alvin flies to visit his 4 year old recipient in Minneapolis, Service Dogs are allowed on all forms of public transportation.
When they fly on an airplane, they are allowed to sit in the cabin with their partner. Who Benefits From The Use Of A Mobility Assistance Dog? Mobility Assistance Dogs can benefit children with a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to: When age and/or medical condition preclude surgery, orthotic applications can prevent future injury while enabling increased activity levels and reduce pain and inflammation. Orthotics can also be used before or after surgery, and be a successful part of a rehabilitation program. K-9 Has successfully delivered prosthetics for dogs who have had a limb amputated due to traumatic accident, illness or birth defect. Instead of the common high level joint amputations at the hip or shoulder joints, lower joint level amputations, including partial paw can be accommodated with a comfortable and effective prosthetic leg. K-9 wheelchair products are ideal for either long- term support or rehabilitation treatment services . The three wheelchair design provides dogs with superior support and maneuverability with little effort.
The light weight aluminum tube framing come in different colors and can easily collapse and fold up for travel or storage convenience.A professor at an Indiana college says he has found film footage showing President Franklin D Roosevelt being pushed in his wheelchair, depicting a secret that was hidden from the public until after his death. Ray Begovich, a journalism professor at Franklin College south of Indianapolis, said Tuesday he found the eight-second clip while conducting unrelated research in the national archives in College Park, Maryland. The national archives and the FDR Presidential Museum and Library couldn't say for certain if other such footage exists but both said it is at least rare. Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921 aged 39 and was unable to walk without leg braces or assistance. During his four terms as president, Roosevelt often used a wheelchair in private, but not for public appearances. News photographers co-operated in concealing Roosevelt's disability, and those who did not found their camera views blocked by secret service agents, according to the museum website.
"This raw film clip may be the first motion picture images of the president in his wheelchair, and it was never meant to be shown to the world," Begovich said. Bob Clark, supervisory archivist at the Roosevelt library in New York, said he wasn't aware of any other similar film. A spokeswoman for the National Archives concurred. "With respect to whether or not this is the earliest or only existing footage of FDR in a wheelchair, we cannot state that this is definitively the case, although such footage is certainly rare," Laura Diachenko said in an email. The film shows Roosevelt visiting the USS Baltimore at Pearl Harbor in July 1944. Eight seconds of the clip show Roosevelt exiting a doorway on the ship and being escorted down what is apparently a ramp. The wheelchair is not clearly visible because the view of the president is screened by a line of sailors, but Roosevelt's distinctive white hat can be seen gliding past the men at a lower level. Roosevelt, at 6ft 2in, was likely taller than most of the soldiers.
Although Roosevelt's disability was virtually a state secret during his presidency, which spanned the Great Depression and most of the second world war, it has become an inspiration to advocates who successfully pushed for a statue of him in his wheelchair to be added to the Roosevelt Memorial in Washington. "To me, the importance of this clip as historic media imagery is that it reminds all of us that this president fought the Great Depression and the second world war from a wheelchair. I think it's a tragedy that we haven't had many candidates for national office who use a wheelchair or guide dog or sign language," Begovich said in a statement.Nearly a quarter of UK households own a dog so, when it comes to choosing a new car, it pays for pet owners to consider their four-legged friend. Some car manufacturers offer a range of pet-friendly accessories as well as features that’ll help keep your dog happy. We’ve rounded up our 10 favourite cars for dogs and dog owners. Check out our car deals page to see carwow’s latest discounts.
For more options check out our list of the cars with the biggest boots or the SUVs with the biggest boots for the odd off-road excursion. The Skoda Superb Estate is a great all-rounder that offers something for everyone – even our four-legged friends. The high quality interior and heaps of standard equipment are enough to keep most people happy, and there’s a wide range of diesel and petrol engines to choose from – some even have four-wheel drive for all-weather ability. In terms of dog-friendly features, the enormous boot is a bonus for starters, but Skoda also offers a dog safety range. This includes a doggy seatbelt adapter, a backseat hammock, dog guard, luggage compartment divider and a protective liner for the boot. These features are available on most Skoda models, but the Superb Estate’s large rear space and low boot floor make it our top pick for dog lovers. Check out our Skoda Superb Estate deals page to find out how much carwow could help you save. The VW Tiguan’s chunky styling and a upmarket cabin set it apart from more mainstream rivals.
It can get a bit pricey if you raid the options list or opt for the attractive R-Line range topping model, but there are some handy options to chose from if you’re a dog owner… Most important is the pet package, including a partition grille between the cabin and boot, a liner for the load area and a protective film over the rear bumper to prevent it getting scratched. Volkswagen also offers something called ‘App-Connect Cam-Connect’ that links the car’s infotainment screen with a GoPro camera, taking and transmitting pictures of rear seat occupants or pooches in the boot. Our VW Tiguan deals page can help you grab the latest offers on your new car. The Subaru Outback promises excellent reliability and proven off-road ability. Many UK models will come with a 2.0-litre diesel engine returning reasonable fuel economy mated to the firm’s signature all-wheel-drive system. Many dog owners love the Outback thanks to a boot that’s well shaped and large enough for two big dogs to travel in comfort.
Despite the Outback’s off-road abilities, the ride height is still low enough for medium to large dogs to hop in without too much difficulty. Tinted windows are also standard in many models, keeping pets cool on hot summer road trips. Head over to our Subaru Outback deals page to find out the latest offers. Although the Volvo V90’s boot space isn’t the largest in-class, there’s still more than enough space for your pooch to spread out. Owners might want to avoid the beige carpeting of some models, however. Volvo offers a handy dog guard for the V90, meaning your pet can’t jump into the cabin while in the car, or out again when you open the boot. This also helps divide the boot and stops your luggage from falling on the dog. A dog harness is another handy option along with a Volvo-branded load liner that fits perfectly around the dog guard. Check out our Volvo V90 deals page to find out how much carwow could help you save. Land Rover’s vehicles tend to go hand-in-hand with images of wellington boots and muddy dogs, and the Discovery Sport is arguably the best in its lineup.
Its excellent off-road abilities combine with a stylish exterior design and a desirable badge to make the Discovery Sport a massive success with buyers, and dog owners will find plenty to love, too. The Sport may lack the air suspension of its larger Discovery sibling, but the lower ride height means access for pets isn’t as tricky as you might expect. Land Rover also offers a range of accessories for four-legged friends, including partitions to separate dogs from luggage and passengers, and a range of boot liners to stop the carpet from getting too dirty. Our Land Rover Discovery Sport deals page can help you grab the latest offers on your new car. If you’re a dog owner on a budget, you can’t go far wrong with the Dacia Logan MCV. The Dacia is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, yet has a boot that’s larger than posh SUVs many times the price. The load area is a good shape, with a flat load lip and a low height of entry, making it perfect for smaller or older dogs to get into.
There aren’t any options specific to dogs, but the Logan MCV is so cheap you won’t mind getting it a little grubby if it comes to it. The plastics both in the cabin and the boot are easy to wipe down and, in reality, you’ll probably use some tarpaulin or blanket in the boot rather than paying several hundred pounds for a branded accessory. Head over to our Dacia Logan MCV deals page to find out the latest offers. The Range Rover may be an incredibly expensive and luxurious machine, but that doesn’t mean it can’t get a bit rough and ready when the need arises. The car’s off-road prowess makes it popular with outdoor types and features such as the adjustable air suspension come in handy for loading pets as well as traversing fjords. The Range Rover’s famed split-tailgate aids access for four-legged companions and, once they’re inside, you can also specify a host of goodies such as a partition guard and rubber floor lining. Of course none of this comes cheap but you have to pay the price to get this level of quality.
Check out our Range Rover deals page to find out how much carwow could help you save. The Peugeot 308 SW is a hatchback-based estate car that’s surprisingly spacious despite reasonably compact dimensions. In terms of outright space, the Peugeot has a larger boot than even the V90 and owners will also appreciate the impressive fuel economy and high quality cabin. The 308 SW also has more room for passengers too, thanks to a longer wheelbase than its hatchback counterpart. There aren’t loads of dog friendly options like some other cars on this list, but Peugeot still offers an optional moulded plastic boot floor to keep away the worst of the muck and grime. Your pets will also appreciate the easy access that a lower estate car such as this offers – the boot floor is at perfect jumping-in height. Our Peugeot 308 SW deals page can help you grab the latest offers on your new car. The Skoda Fabia Estate is perfect for those who want the fancy features of the Superb Estate, but don’t need such a large car.
All the same excellent dog-friendly accessories are available, so there’s a seatbelt adaptor, hammock, and various boot dividers and liners to choose from. In addition, the Fabia Estate represents great value for money – it’s the same price as many rivalling superminis but offers a high-quality cabin and acres of space that’d put some competitors to shame. Add in low running costs and reasonable equipment levels, and you have a great compact yet practical car for dog lovers. Head over to our Skoda Fabia Estate deals page to find out the latest offers. Honda’s Civic Tourer is yet another estate car that will surprise many prospective dog owners. For such a stylish and sporty looking machine, it has a huge boot and, as an added bonus, there’s also underfloor storage large enough to keep a couple of shopping bags if you need to separate your dog and your dinner. You can also get a dog guard and boot lip protector – both of which are refreshingly inexpensive when you compare to the options of some cars on our list.