Baby is cared for by the local charity "The Pittie Party of Central Florida". She suffers from severe hind-leg paralysis.
The senior dog cannot move around or go to the toilet without the help of her custom-built wheelchair.
An expensive custom wheelchair
As reported by the website People, rescue staff were stunned to find that Baby's bright pink wheelchair, worth around 800 dollars (about £630), had vanished.
Devastated, the volunteers posted an urgent appeal for help on social media. For a small, non-profit charity that struggles daily to fund medical care for vulnerable dogs, replacing such a costly piece of equipment was a massive financial blow.
An overwhelming response from the public
Thanks to media coverage, the appeal far exceeded the charity's expectations. Within 48 hours, dozens of outraged animal lovers and local residents stepped forward to make donations.
The rescue centre has already announced that any extra funds raised will go towards caring for Baby and the other disabled dogs in their care.
Meanwhile, the local police are still investigating the theft to find those responsible.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
