“Dog-kangaroos” draw looks in the Philippines
Cute and Bambi, though they’ve been dubbed “dog-kangaroos” by those who see them in Quezon City, are actually dogs, both born with only their rear legs.
The dogs belong to Lope Tulipas, a Quezon City street vendor, who has turned down offers from people wanting to buy them, the Los Angeles Times blog, Unleashed, reports.
Posted by jwoestendiek June 23rd, 2009 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, dog, dog-kangaroo, dogs, kangaroo, lope tulipas, pets, philippines, quezon city, rear legs, street vendor, two legs, two-legged
Comment from bluhawkk
Time June 23, 2009 at 11:03 am
What caused the birth defect?
I’ve got to wonder what unnatural stress is being put on their various muscles and joints, increasing as they age. Just the ordinary tasks of walking, eating, drinking, relieving is more complex.
I can imagine idiots who would want to exploit this and try to breed 2 legged dogs.
They look well cared for. Hope their futures are secured.