Disabled puppy called Daisy dubbed 'the mermaid dog' because of badly bent legs has gone for her.... [View all]

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By COREY CHARLTON FOR MAILONLINE

A disabled puppy dubbed 'the mermaid dog' because her badly bent legs dragged behind her has been taken for a walk for the first time in her life after pioneering surgery.

Daisy, a 14 week-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross Toy Poodle, was born with problems that affected her back legs, earning her the nickname 'the mermaid dog'.

She either walked like a seal with her legs spread behind, or had her legs folded inwards under her body leaving her dragging her feet and shuffling her bum along the floor.


Once nicknamed 'the mermaid dog', Daisy is now able to enjoy running and walking like any other dog. Here she is pictured going for a run after her surgery, for which the back half of her body was shaved


Daisy, who was originally called Tuffty, was taken to a vet to be put down by a dog breeder, but the vet passed her on to an animal shelter.



Daisy (pictured), a 14 week-old puppy, was born with problems that prevented her from using her back legs


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