Royal Canin Offering a Year of Free Dog Food to Help Precious 2-Legged Dog Find Happiness

There's a very special dog available for adoption in the NYC area named 'Cola.' Cola a two-legged, 3-year-old lab mix who lost her back legs early in life after being rescued from India during the pandemic lockdown. Since then, Cola has learned to do everything with just her front legs, without limitations – that includes running around during playtime, using the stairs and sunbathing.

After hearing about Cola, Royal Canin was so moved by her story that they decided to reach out to Twenty Paws Rescue and help incentivize future adopters by offering one year’s worth of Royal Canin dog food to whoever brings her home.

The post on Instagram reads, in part, "Cola is 3 yrs old, 25 lbs, currently in foster in CT. She’s a sweet, energetic, snuggly girl. She’s obsessed with walks in her carriage and sweetly sleeping with her fosters.She has wheels but cannot use them due to a fusion. She’s in rehab to help keep her front joints strong and we’re still exploring other mobility devices. She does not need to be expressed, can handle stairs, runs around… she’s perfect."

Related: 3-Legged Special Needs Husky Puppy Is Stealing Hearts at Shelter in Chicago

She's just the sweetest thing, and how amazing for Royal Canin to offer this incentive to find her a forever home.

If you'd like information on Cola or any of the other wonderful animals Twenty Paws Rescue has available, or to make a donation, you can visit their website here.

To learn all about Royal Canin pet nutrition, visit their website here.

What To Consider Before Adopting a Special Needs Pet

Anytime you adopt a pet from a shelter it's a very noble thing to do, but adopting a pet with special needs is a very wonderful act of compassion, and it will reward you in ways you never thought possible.

Disability among special-needs animals ranges from the physical, like a dog with three-legs, to behavioral.

These may include things physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, behavioral issues, or emotional trauma. You have to think about whether you have the time, resources and willingness to give these special pets all the care and affection they deserve.

You have to take your finances into consideration, and you need to have access to a veterinarian who has experience and expertise in treating special needs dogs. And we all know that those vet visits can be pricey, not to mention any special adjustments made to your home for a mobility challenged dog, or a special diet they may require. If you are considering adopting one of these cats and dogs, most rescues which you adopt from can help you determine what your new pet needs and how best to care for them.

You have to take your emotional health into consideration. Losing a pet is always heartbreaking, but when you take on a pet with special needs, you need to keep in mind that their time with you may be shorter than you'd like.

It's a wonderful thing to adopt a pet with health problems, but you have to be emotionally, financially and mentally ready. These precious animals deserve all the love and care in the world.