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Dog Injured In Philadelphia Hit-And-Run Getting New Lease On Life Thanks To Prosthetic Technology

Only having three legs doesn't seem to bother Rowan, his front leg was amputated after he was hit by a car in Philadelphia and abandoned.

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October 18, 2022

An abandoned dog who was injured in a Philadelphia hit-and-run is getting a new lease on life with some high-tech intervention. Prosthetic technology has reached new heights. In July, we first told you about a special team trained at Jefferson that's changing lives for animals.

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Now, they're working with a dog who needs a home. He's a bundle of joy, who's full of happy energy in spite of a horrific past.

Only having three legs doesn't seem to bother Rowan, his front leg was amputated after he was hit by a car in Philadelphia and abandoned.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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