Hero Dogs - Bracing Made Simple

Screenshot of cattle dog crossing a log wearing a Hero stifle brace

Wheeler Conquers The Great Outdoors With A Torn ACL

Yearning to return hiking and his camping lifestyle, Jason Darrah of the Primal Outdoors Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pkfH40QWHt_0jvHU5VM9w] needed to find a way to help his dog Wheeler avoid surgery for his torn ACL. [https://blog.goherogo.com/cruciate-ligament-tear-is-surgery-the-only-option/] Looking for an alternative to surgery he

Golden retriever dog wearing an ankle brace for an Achilles tear

Dog Ankle Brace

Achilles Ruptures in Dogs - Hunter's Story

It’s been a relaxing spring day at your house. As you leave the kitchen, you realize that your senior Golden Retriever is no longer by your side. You look back to see him struggling next to the dishwasher, one rear leg caught under the sharp sheet metal edge. You

Dog Knee Brace

Cecelia and Ozzie's Triumph Over a Volleyball Injury

Rising from a torn ACL and multiple surgeries, in the end a simple knee brace allowed Ozzie to return to comfort a Mom battling dementia. Ozzie and Harriet...er... Cecelia and Ozzie have been best friends for the past 11 years. Not only is the 12-year-old, black Chow mix a

Conservative Management

Bionic Pickles - Dog ACL Success

When Alisha says "hold the pickles," she's not talking about a burger. She's talking about her almost three-year-old Great Pyrenees/Akbash-mix Pickles. Alisha has been holding and snuggling Pickles since the rescue dog was six weeks old. Pickles had been battling a severe case of parvovirus and struggled with respiratory

Dog standing on bluffs wearing a harness and a stifle brace

Dog Knee Brace

Bohdi, Got Her "Silly" Back

Bodhi is a survivor. She's a 14-year-old, lovable Cattledog and has been battling cancer for the last year and a half. She's been through two surgeries and two rounds of chemo, but nothing can keep her down. Literally. A few months ago, Bodhi was playing in the backyard when she

Cocker Spaniel laying on recliner with a knee brace for Cushing's disease and torn ACL

Dog Knee Brace

Benson Battles Cushing's and ACL Tear: Wins!

Benson was born November 21, 2001. He is a parti-colored Cocker Spaniel that sat up and begged for Maria Lowe to take him home 13 years ago. Since then, he has been the joy of the Lowe family's lives. They love to dote on him and treat him like royalty.

Springer Spaniel cuddling with little girl

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Magoo Snuggles Again!

Magoo is a 7 year old Springer Spaniel who loves to spend his days running after squirrels, swimming, chasing birds on the beach in Massachusetts and doing serious amounts of snuggling. And as the beloved dog of Joe and Brooke's young family, he has lots of opportunities to do just

German Sheppard/Husky puppy sitting by owner

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Zoey, Thankful for Thanksgiving

They found her at a rescue home for homeless pregnant dogs. Zoey was 11 weeks old and the daughter of a German Shepherd/Husky mix. It was an instant connection. Seven years later, Zoey is an integral part of the Parker family. She loves to play with her "brother" Toby

Black Lab walking around Christmas Tree Baler on a Christmas Tree Farm

Inspiration

Kuli & the Christmas Tree Farm

For years, families would celebrate tradition and travel for miles to get their annual Christmas Tree at the Clapp Christmas Tree Farm off the coast of Maine. Waiting, with tail wagging to welcome them and help each family find the perfect fir, was Kuli. Kuli is a beautiful 10 1/

English Springer Spaniel/Black Labrador Retriever mix wearing a CCL Brace

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Caleb, Happier than a Pig in Slop

It was an exciting day nine years ago in Massachusetts. It was the week before Thanksgiving, and Greg's family had decided to adopt a new puppy from the local no-kill shelter. Greg and his youngest son were waiting in the greeting area when two dogs enthusiastically rushed up to greet

Boxer/German Sheppard dog wearing a Hero Braces ACL knee brace standing by a red soccer ball

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Hero Dog: Roxy's Story

When you're a soccer star like Roxy, a little bump here and there is to be expected. In August 2013, Roxy received a little bit more than a bump. Born to humble beginnings, Roxy was the runt of her litter. She has now grown to a 70 lb. playful Boxer/

Border Collie and Chow mix with yellow bandana sitting in green grass with a Hero Braces Carpal Brace on front leg

Inspiration

Boo Boo, Melts a Heart, Saves a Life

When it comes to Heroes, sometimes you wonder who saves who. J.R. Griffith was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when he was only 33 years old. His disease presents itself in attacks. The first time he experienced one of these attacks, the entire right side of his body became numb,

Bowa, an Australian Sheppard, wearing a yellow handkerchief and a dog knee brace from Hero Braces

Inspiration

Hero Dog: Bowa's Story

All dogs win a place in our hearts. Bowa actually wins in the arena. He is currently the #4 Australian Shepherd in the United States right now for upper level obedience trials. Bowa is named after the MLB baseball player and manager, Larry Bowa, and shares the shortstop's love of

$Mini Pinscher/Poodle/Shitzu mix sitting, wearing two custom ankle braces for carpal fracture in front paws$

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Hero Dog: Farley's Story

We like to think of all of our Hero Dogs as superheroes. Their special powers include tennis ball-catching, squirrel-chasing, end-of-day snuggling and empathy. Their super powers do not include flying off a roof. Farley is a 7-year-old Mini Pinscher/Poodle/Shitzu and has been Talena's best friend since he was

Old English Sheepdog wearing a custom knee brace from Hero Braces for patellar luxation on trail in California

Dog Knee Brace

Hero Dog: Jack's Story

What decisions would a vet make if they were treating their own dog? Dr. Sarah Bradley works at All About Pets in Citrus Heights, Ca. Her best buddy is 8-year-old Jack, an Old English Sheepdog who often accompanies her to work and loves to go camping with the family. While

Malamute/Husky/Akita/Wolf dog standing by woman on top of Mt. Judah Loop Hiking Trail with Donner Lake in background

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Hero Dog: Luke's Story

Luke's story makes him sound like the perfect adventure hero. He was born in the cold, icy fjords of Alaska. His mother was fending for herself in the wild when rescuers were able to save her pups from a life of uncertainty. Luke is a Malamute, Husky, Akita and wolf

Rottweiler/German Shephard mix standing on Pacific Crest Trail wearing a leg brace from Hero Braces for a CCL injury

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Hero Dog: Kepa's Story

They first saw her as a puppy at a shelter, six months old and full of puppy-ness, all licks and tail wags. They weren't sure but guesses were that Kepa was part Rottweiler, part German Shepherd, part grizzly/teddy bear. Two years later, Kepa found her permanent home with Rich