Gracie, Carole Gruenewald’s puppy, was left in a field with a broken leg when she was only three months old. Before being discovered and taken to a shelter by a stranger, Gracie’s first owner abandoned her there to perish.
“They tried to do a surgery to fix [Gracie’s leg], but it was too far gone so they ended up amputating,” Carole said.
With only three legs, most people did not think Gracie was suitable for adoption—all but Carole.
“She’s a one in-a-million dog, she really really is,” according to Carole, who adopted her during a trip to the shelter.
Carole and Gracie began to look for something together after some time. After seeing someone who provided training in nosework, Carole enrolled Gracie.
“When we first started, it was just for fun,” according to Carole.
She began entering Gracie in national contests, where she won.
Gracie is one of the most skilled nose work dogs in America right now. She is one among a few people who can walk on three legs.
“Never underestimate the heart of a champion,” Carole said. “It’s hard for me to put into words what a special dog she is.”
Amazing Gracie may be the best choice.
