Disabled kitten Gelato receives custom 3D-printed wheelchair

Khaosod•International•7d ago

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A disabled kitten named Gelato from an Ohio shelter received a custom 3D-printed wheelchair after a homemade version went viral.

•Gelato is a kitten from a shelter in Ohio, USA, with a spinal cord injury causing weak hind legs.
•A temporary wheelchair made from rulers, plastic straps, and Hot Wheels toy cars was initially created for Gelato.
•The story went viral online, leading to the provision of a custom 3D-printed wheelchair designed for Gelato's body.
•The 3D-printed device aims to help Gelato practice using hind legs and potentially stand or walk independently.

•Gelato is a kitten from a shelter in Ohio, USA, who suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in hind leg weakness.
•Mallory Smith, a veterinary technician at Cincinnati Animal CARE, assembled a temporary wheelchair for Gelato using rulers, plastic straps, and Hot Wheels toy cars.
•The images of Gelato using the homemade wheelchair became viral on social media, attracting widespread attention and praise.
•The positive response from the online community led to Gelato receiving a custom 3D-printed wheelchair tailored to Gelato's anatomy.
•The custom 3D-printed device is intended to help Gelato practice using hind legs to potentially stand or walk alone in the future.
•Cincinnati Animal CARE thanked the public for sharing the story, stating that such community power can change an animal's life.

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Cincinnati Animal CARE

"This is the power of the community."

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Gelato(เจลาโต)ℹ️

A disabled kitten from a shelter in Ohio with a spinal cord injury.

Mallory Smith(มัลลอรี สมิธ)ℹ️

A veterinary technician at Cincinnati Animal CARE who assembled Gelato's temporary wheelchair.

Cincinnati Animal CARE(ศูนย์ดูแลสัตว์ซินซินแนติ แอนิมอล แคร์)

An animal care center in the United States where Gelato was sent for care.

Ohio(รัฐโอไฮโอ)ℹ️

The US state where the animal shelter housing Gelato is located.

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The country where Cincinnati Animal CARE and the shelter are located.