Ben Henry Created: July 06, 2021 09:34 PM
It was a more than 3,000-mile journey to get to Minneapolis. On her return trip home, she had two new prostheses and a new outlook on life.
Now 19 years old, Farida Msanga of Tanzania was only 1 year old when pigs attacked her, biting off parts of both her arms. All she knows is life with limitations, but thanks to Limb Lab in Minneapolis, Msanga is ready to become more independent.
“They help, they care, they listen, they love,” Msanga said about the Limb Lab staff.
Limb Lab is a company that provides custom prosthetic limbs and orthotic braces.
RANCHO SANTA FE (KUSI) – Ducky is a 2-month-old lab/terrier blend puppy who is hoping to start the new year off right with a brand new forever family of her own.
“She will be so happy to help you keep all of your resolutions- including walking more! But don’t worry, she will be right there with you to support you if there are any resolution slip-ups! She is all about snacks and couch cuddles too,” said Taysia Shaffer from Helen Woodward Animal Center.
All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center have been spayed or neutered, have up-to-date vaccinations and microchip identification. Plus, get 25% your first stay at our Club Pet Boarding.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Virgil came to Helen Woodward Animal Center with his siblings from one a rescue partner and is currently hoping for a holiday miracle to find his loving forever family.
“The 2-month-old Terrier blend loves snuggles by the fireplace and would love to help you unwrap all of your gifts come Christmas day,” according to Public Relations manager Fernanda Lopez.
All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center have been spayed or neutered, have up-to-date vaccinations and microchip identification. Plus, get 25% off your first stay at our Club Pet Boarding.
Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. By appointment only. For more information call 858-756-4117, option #1 or visit www.animalcenter.org.