Hello Everyone.
First let me say that I am grateful for finding your board.
I am looking for a used wheelchair or cart for my 21.40 pound Shih-tzu, Taz. Taz injured his back in December and lost almost all the use of his hind quarters. So now his disabled Mom (me) has to carry him out to the yard for him to do his duties and at times he forgets that I am attached to his caboose and takes off at great speeds causing us both to fall. Which isn't good for either of us.
I have 3 other rescues as well, one that is in constant need of medication as he has autoimmune disease. So my funds are low but I have managed to put a few dollars aside. So if you know anyone who may have one available, please have them contact me ASAP: articfx947@aol.com
Thank You,
Adriana
Looking for a used wheelchair
Re: Looking for a used wheelchair
If you go to the home page of Handicappedpets and check down the menu, you will see the name, Free Classified.
It will take you to the used carts.
There is a tab called, available carts.
I am not sure how many you will find, but that is the place to look.
Best of Luck
It will take you to the used carts.
There is a tab called, available carts.
I am not sure how many you will find, but that is the place to look.
Best of Luck
Are you, or somebody else, able to make
one? We can post ideas using everything from PVC to K'Nex toys to give you a "jumping off place."
Eddie's wheels has some used carts (addy is on the cart page). Tail Wagons are supposed to be $50-150 for carts; lots of people have checked with them, but I never heard back about service, etc. Addy below.
Tail Wagon
Eddie's wheels has some used carts (addy is on the cart page). Tail Wagons are supposed to be $50-150 for carts; lots of people have checked with them, but I never heard back about service, etc. Addy below.
Tail Wagon
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Adriana
Re: Looking for a used wheelchair
Thank you so much for this information. I'll check it out.
Wishing you the Greatest New Year ever!
Thanks Again,
Adriana
Wishing you the Greatest New Year ever!
Thanks Again,
Adriana
Re: Cart Posts ... Home made
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Posted by Kid John on 12:44:51 11/21/2001 from 65.58.7.106:
In reply to: Re: I am in desperate need for a wheelchair [PVC] posted by Kid John on 12:38:12 11/21/2001 from 65.58.7.106:
From living-with-dogs.com How to make a handmade wheelchair
Material
- 10 slim aluminum pipes. You can get them at Do-it-yourself shop.
- 2 casters which move in front and behind, right and left for the front legs.
- Normal casters for the rear legs, and stomach supporter.
- Cloth (strong nylon made cloth)
- Several plastic joints to fix aluminum pips
Frame image for a dog which legs are disabled. Legs are folded and rump is put on the crossbeam.
How to make
Cut the pips into certain length according to the dog
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Posted by Kid John on 12:44:51 11/21/2001 from 65.58.7.106:
In reply to: Re: I am in desperate need for a wheelchair [PVC] posted by Kid John on 12:38:12 11/21/2001 from 65.58.7.106:
From living-with-dogs.com How to make a handmade wheelchair
Material
- 10 slim aluminum pipes. You can get them at Do-it-yourself shop.
- 2 casters which move in front and behind, right and left for the front legs.
- Normal casters for the rear legs, and stomach supporter.
- Cloth (strong nylon made cloth)
- Several plastic joints to fix aluminum pips
Frame image for a dog which legs are disabled. Legs are folded and rump is put on the crossbeam.
How to make
Cut the pips into certain length according to the dog
Re: Cart Posts ...
Posted by Kid John on 13:30:01 12/13/2001 from 64.158.122.50:
In reply to: Carts posted by Deborah on 22:49:24 12/12/2001 from 209.214.131.166:
I am not sure of the page that you are looking for, but here is a interesting page.
Making a cart
http://living-with-dogs.com./disable/disable6-e.html Making a Cart
In reply to: Carts posted by Deborah on 22:49:24 12/12/2001 from 209.214.131.166:
I am not sure of the page that you are looking for, but here is a interesting page.
Making a cart
http://living-with-dogs.com./disable/disable6-e.html Making a Cart
Cart Posts ...Hip Helper Harness
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This week, John has been testing a new harness. It was created from pictures in a link, Critters posted.
We have made a harness very close to the one pictured, but we modified the strapping across the back. With a back injury you want to keep the spine free from pressure.
A strap was run on each side of the spine, keeping the spine itself, left free.
The people who created the Hip Helper have a very good design. John gives them a very high rating. The design makes a comfort zone, and John is willing to jump up, and go anywhere.
If you can use a support device like this, I would highly recommend this one.
If your FurKid has a back problem, the company could possible alter the back straps to accommodate the spine.
If you choose to make your own, the pictures are great to go by.
Critters, thanks for your help.
I would like those interested in the Hip Helper, to be able to see the site.
Hip Helper Harness
This week, John has been testing a new harness. It was created from pictures in a link, Critters posted.
We have made a harness very close to the one pictured, but we modified the strapping across the back. With a back injury you want to keep the spine free from pressure.
A strap was run on each side of the spine, keeping the spine itself, left free.
The people who created the Hip Helper have a very good design. John gives them a very high rating. The design makes a comfort zone, and John is willing to jump up, and go anywhere.
If you can use a support device like this, I would highly recommend this one.
If your FurKid has a back problem, the company could possible alter the back straps to accommodate the spine.
If you choose to make your own, the pictures are great to go by.
Critters, thanks for your help.
I would like those interested in the Hip Helper, to be able to see the site.
Hip Helper Harness
Re: Posts on Carts. #3 Drawing
Cart Drawing
Re: Posts on Carts. #2
Posted by Kid John on 23:19:45 8/26/2001 from 198.81.16.27:
Hi Everyone, John here.
I have a drawing to show you. I hope I can get it here without begging for help.
It's John's 2 wheeled cart. This cart has been specifically designed for mid-back injuries. It creates a better weight distribution than any commercial cart I have seen. It is not limited to the mid-back injured dog.
The upright, or wheel mounting is moved forward, 2 inches more than other carts. The saddle rings have been moved back in the cart.
A rear bar, and small stationary wheel has been added to make extra stability.
(This aids when John is backing up, over the speed limit.)
While moving forward, the rear wheel clears the ground by about 5 inches.
With the wheels forward, there is more weight added to the rear of the cart. This makes the dogs own weight, act as a counter balance.
The belly strap is not just for looks.
The increased rear weight makes a lift on the cart arms, thereby making a firm lift on the belly strap.
This also, decreases the shoulder down pressure.
Everyone with a cart, thinks about the shoulder weight.
The cart is harder to flip over, because the wheels are almost centered, and more inclined to pivot, instead of flipping.
Everything that went into this design, is based on John's size, and weight.
The same type cart can be made with light weight materials. The measurments would have to be cut down for the smaller dog. John's height was our starting point.
The harness is much the same as other carts use, except John has a belly strap, directly under his injury.
I don't want to be too vague, on the description of the cart, so if you have any questions, I will be glad to keep talking.
Kid John
The Big Kids, "GREATEST" Day...
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Posted by Kid John on 11:05:42 8/20/2001 from 198.81.17.171:
It has been many months that John has not been able to do the things, he really likes. Desert Cruising, and Bunny Hunting. Yesterday, everything was put on hold. It was Johns day, and he took his New 2 wheeled cart out for a long distance, test drive.
As I had my first cup of coffee this morning, I had to just sit, and smile. The new cart has dirt from top to bottom.
John is learning to be careful. he knows that there is a added width, and He is moving well around sage brush, and rocks.
Digging at sage rat, and badger holes are not a problem. It is a one legged dig, nose down, butt in the air, and dirt flying.
We made a short day of it, because this was the 1st. day, and we do not want him to get sore. Later that night, I checked him all over for sorness that his harness might make, and stress that might have been put on his back.
There are "No" sore sports.
I am so happy to say, we have finally gave his life back to him. This new, old way of life comes with rules, for safety. Running on his own is out. He does run, and runs well for having something foreign strapped to him.
Today, I feel that a heavy yoke has been lifted off of me.
There are little things that will be changed, but the cart is a success. John said, it is.
Kid John
I will now try to dig out the cart design picture. Next Post.
Hi Everyone, John here.
I have a drawing to show you. I hope I can get it here without begging for help.
It's John's 2 wheeled cart. This cart has been specifically designed for mid-back injuries. It creates a better weight distribution than any commercial cart I have seen. It is not limited to the mid-back injured dog.
The upright, or wheel mounting is moved forward, 2 inches more than other carts. The saddle rings have been moved back in the cart.
A rear bar, and small stationary wheel has been added to make extra stability.
(This aids when John is backing up, over the speed limit.)
While moving forward, the rear wheel clears the ground by about 5 inches.
With the wheels forward, there is more weight added to the rear of the cart. This makes the dogs own weight, act as a counter balance.
The belly strap is not just for looks.
The increased rear weight makes a lift on the cart arms, thereby making a firm lift on the belly strap.
This also, decreases the shoulder down pressure.
Everyone with a cart, thinks about the shoulder weight.
The cart is harder to flip over, because the wheels are almost centered, and more inclined to pivot, instead of flipping.
Everything that went into this design, is based on John's size, and weight.
The same type cart can be made with light weight materials. The measurments would have to be cut down for the smaller dog. John's height was our starting point.
The harness is much the same as other carts use, except John has a belly strap, directly under his injury.
I don't want to be too vague, on the description of the cart, so if you have any questions, I will be glad to keep talking.
Kid John
The Big Kids, "GREATEST" Day...
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Posted by Kid John on 11:05:42 8/20/2001 from 198.81.17.171:
It has been many months that John has not been able to do the things, he really likes. Desert Cruising, and Bunny Hunting. Yesterday, everything was put on hold. It was Johns day, and he took his New 2 wheeled cart out for a long distance, test drive.
As I had my first cup of coffee this morning, I had to just sit, and smile. The new cart has dirt from top to bottom.
John is learning to be careful. he knows that there is a added width, and He is moving well around sage brush, and rocks.
Digging at sage rat, and badger holes are not a problem. It is a one legged dig, nose down, butt in the air, and dirt flying.
We made a short day of it, because this was the 1st. day, and we do not want him to get sore. Later that night, I checked him all over for sorness that his harness might make, and stress that might have been put on his back.
There are "No" sore sports.
I am so happy to say, we have finally gave his life back to him. This new, old way of life comes with rules, for safety. Running on his own is out. He does run, and runs well for having something foreign strapped to him.
Today, I feel that a heavy yoke has been lifted off of me.
There are little things that will be changed, but the cart is a success. John said, it is.
Kid John
I will now try to dig out the cart design picture. Next Post.
Posts on Carts. #1
Making a cart out of PVC
No pics were included, and cart is for a doxie, but could be adapted to fit other smaller critters (probably not pony pups like John, though
).
The following is the Materials list for the dog cart:
1/2 inch CPVC piping available at Canadian Tire.
4 - end caps
4 - T joints
4 - 90 degree joints
1 small can of CPVC cement
2 - 6 inch lawn mower wheels
8 - 1 inch washers
2 -3 inch bolts 3/8 inch
2 self locking nuts
2 - 12 inch by 3 1/2 inch loops of sheep skin
1 - 8 inch luggage strap with snap
1 - 8 inch luggage strap
12- 1/4 inch screws
This is a cart custom built for an adult
miniature-smooth male
dachshund
weighing approx. 10 and 1/2 pounds.
* handy hint: do not glue together until you are sure
it fits your dog
* luggage strapping and sheepskin are screwed into
CPVC piping with 1/4
inch
screws
Please note there is no strapping that goes under the
tummy, The
strapping
goes across the forechest, and over the shoulder
blades. The paralyzed
dog
only requires support in the rear not in the front
assembly. This rear
support
is provided by the sheepskin loops.
The dog will appear butt-high, this is necessary as
the rear legs will
stiffen
straight causing them to drag on floor if dog is
level. The added
height will
prevent open areas caused by dragging the toes. This
is not evident in
the
pictures as our model is a non-disabled actor! (And
was not harmed
during the
filming of this production!!) LOL
No pics were included, and cart is for a doxie, but could be adapted to fit other smaller critters (probably not pony pups like John, though
).The following is the Materials list for the dog cart:
1/2 inch CPVC piping available at Canadian Tire.
4 - end caps
4 - T joints
4 - 90 degree joints
1 small can of CPVC cement
2 - 6 inch lawn mower wheels
8 - 1 inch washers
2 -3 inch bolts 3/8 inch
2 self locking nuts
2 - 12 inch by 3 1/2 inch loops of sheep skin
1 - 8 inch luggage strap with snap
1 - 8 inch luggage strap
12- 1/4 inch screws
This is a cart custom built for an adult
miniature-smooth male
dachshund
weighing approx. 10 and 1/2 pounds.
* handy hint: do not glue together until you are sure
it fits your dog
* luggage strapping and sheepskin are screwed into
CPVC piping with 1/4
inch
screws
Please note there is no strapping that goes under the
tummy, The
strapping
goes across the forechest, and over the shoulder
blades. The paralyzed
dog
only requires support in the rear not in the front
assembly. This rear
support
is provided by the sheepskin loops.
The dog will appear butt-high, this is necessary as
the rear legs will
stiffen
straight causing them to drag on floor if dog is
level. The added
height will
prevent open areas caused by dragging the toes. This
is not evident in
the
pictures as our model is a non-disabled actor! (And
was not harmed
during the
filming of this production!!) LOL
Re: Are you, or somebody else, able to make
I will try to repost some of the cart information. When Critters comes on I'm sure you will get a bunch more.
I have made a cart for John, my big lab cross. The cart I made was out of steel tube, and I used a welder. If you can weld, I can help you a little.
Carts take a little time, but they are not real hard to make.
I'll get the posts up, and if you have time, check out John's page.
John's Page
I have made a cart for John, my big lab cross. The cart I made was out of steel tube, and I used a welder. If you can weld, I can help you a little.
Carts take a little time, but they are not real hard to make.
I'll get the posts up, and if you have time, check out John's page.
John's Page
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Adriana
Re: Are you, or somebody else, able to make
Hi,
Thanks for responding to my request. If someone has a patent on how to make one......I could probably make it myself or I should say "TRY".
Thanks for responding to my request. If someone has a patent on how to make one......I could probably make it myself or I should say "TRY".
You might also want to check out Abledogs (link)
After you join you can get into the saved files, which may be where the PVC cart plan came from. I originally got it thru email, and no pic was included. Other plans may also be there; I've never looked. (It's an e-group for spinal cord injured critters.)
Will post another idea to ponder later.
abledogs
Will post another idea to ponder later.
abledogs
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Living with disabled dogs
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Living with disabled dogs
http://forpetisake.org/products.htm Disabled Animal Resources
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Adriana
Re: Looking for a used wheelchair
I checked them out, there are only 2 available. One is "to small" and the other "to big"....Now I know how Goldilocks with the 3 bears felt....LOL. Thanks for the caring heart.