One thing I have always appreciated about dogs is the way they keep pushing forward. No matter how tough things get, they manage to stay hopeful and full of energy.

Even when their world throws obstacles in their path, they keep trying to begin again and enjoy life. Phelps embodied that spirit in every way.

This tiny pup entered the world with swimmer syndrome, a condition that caused both of his back legs to point in the opposite direction.

Still, Phelps was determined to learn to move on his own. His luck changed when he met a caring rescuer who believed he deserved a real chance.

Phelps Starts His Long Journey

Before Phelps was taken in by a rescue group in Texas, he belonged to a breeder who could no longer afford the medical support he needed.

Realizing he required far more han

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