Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/rescue-story-amanda-mae/

The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here!

As a disabled dog, Amanda Mae’s life is far from normal.

amandamae3 - Dog That Can’t Walk Makes Up for That with Her Love of Swimming
PHOTO: ALISON KREISER

Amanda’s hind end does not work properly, preventing her from walking. She does have a wheelchair, but she struggles to use it.

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Every summer, our family makes trips to the creek to cool off, and Amanda Mae gets to swim. She can’t walk or run, but as soon as you get her in the water, she starts paddling away.

amandamae1 - Dog That Can’t Walk Makes Up for That with Her Love of Swimming
PHOTO: ALISON KREISER

When she first came to us, she could barely move in the water, but she gets better every time. Our last trip out, she even swam for a little by herself! This girl is a beautiful reminder that no matter what life throws at you, just keep swimming.

A big thank you to Speranza Animal Rescue for never giving up on her. She was surrendered to the rescue twice and they worked so hard to give her a great life.

amandamae2 - Dog That Can’t Walk Makes Up for That with Her Love of Swimming
PHOTO: ALISON KREISER

This story was submitted by Alison Kreiser in support of Speranza Animal Rescue. To read other stories from the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest, click here!

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog