My daughter, Elissa, went along on this particular trip to NYC and was with me in Central Park when I met Jax and his owner Caryn Rosenthal. We were captivated by this little guy’s spirit and fell into pace with them as they strolled through the park, shooting and chatting along the way. By the time we’d walked a few miles with them we could easily add energetic and fearless to his list of attributes. What a dog!
I asked Caryn to share his story;
My 8lb mutt, Jax, is 12ish. I adopted this dachshund/spaniel/terrier mix from North Shore Animal League when he was around 10 weeks old. They found him in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are both southerners at heart as I am from Jacksonville, Florida. Hence the name "Jax!"
A year and a half after rescuing Jax, he developed a genetic disc problem leaving his back legs paralyzed. After serious spinal surgery and a three month recovery period, Jax still could not use his back end. At that point I ordered his "all terrain vehicle" from Doggon Wheels and he's been a happy little guy ever since. He enjoys hiking in the country, chasing his ball for 6 miles a day on the beach back home in Florida, and showing the horses in Central Park who’s boss.
"Fearless Jax" or "John Gotti", as he is known on the Upper West Side of NYC, thinks he's a 300lb Rottweiler. No clue of his size or that his wheels are anything but normal. AND HE'S OBSESSED WITH HIS BALL! When he's not running after it, he just stares at it longingly.
He's quite the celebrity having appeared on television, in newspapers including two appearances in the NY Daily News and PeoplePets.com, YouTube, short films... he's a little ambassador spreading the word about how great wheels are for dogs who need them.
He just returned to NYC with his owner after spending 2 months back on the beach in Florida.... what a life!!
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| Jax with his proud "Mom", Caryn |
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| Elissa giving Jax a little lovin' |
