Charlotte Students Make News Building Prosthetic Leg For Cancer Stricken Dog

Some Charlotte, North Carolina High School students are making national news after building a prosthetic leg for a cancer stricken dog.  This sweet pup was making his way around in life with only three legs until students from Providence Day School stepped in to help.

When their math teacher, Ashley Liberto got her new puppy Bentley, she knew she had found her new best friend. She knew her life had just changed for the better.  Is there anything cuter than a golden retriever puppy?  No there is not and Bentley was and is a cutie.  Ashley and Bentley had a wonderful 8 years together until Ashley noticed a problem.

According to Channel 36 in Charlotte, Ashley noticed that Bentley had a swollen elbow and ultimately he was diagnosed with a form of cancer.  She got the upsetting news that the leg would have to be amputated.  Bentley was getting around ok on three legs but then the high school students stepped in to make his life even better.

Liberto's students designed and produced a prosthetic leg for Bentley.  They say it needs a little tweaking but is full functioning and making life so much better for this sweet guy.  To learn more about this story, get details from Channel 36 WCNC TV. Congrats to these Charlotte students for building a prosthetic leg for this sweet cancer stricken dog.  Oh by the way, Bentley is now cancer free!

I warn you before you read this, your heart will melt. There are tons and tons of pets in the Charlotte metro and surrounding areas that need loving homes. Not to make you sad, but across the world, animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals each and every day. However, when you rescue one of these animals, you are giving them a second chance.

Here you will find a list of 8 different places you can rescue pets near Charlotte, North Carolina. Please make sure you have the time and financial means to take care of a pet before agreeing to.

Bring home a new family member!
Animal shelter
Located at 2700 Toomey Ave in Charlotte
(704) 377-0534
You can see more on rescuing a new best friend here.

Want a new best friend?
Pet adoption service
(704) 879-1729
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Want to bring a little kitty home? They make great snuggle partners!
A nonprofit cat rescue group serving Southeast Charlotte, NC, and Upstate SC.
See more on rescuing a pet here.

I once found a bunny and he was adopted through CMPD Animal Control! They help find homes for all kinds of pets.
Animal Shelter
(704) 336-7600
Located at 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217.
Click here to see more on rescuing an animal here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 220 Joyceton Church Road Lenoir, NC 28645.
(828) 572-4822
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Animal Rescue
(704) 920-3288
244 Betsy Carpenter Place Concord, NC 28025.
See more on rescuing pets here.

Located at 19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, NC 28031.
(704) 237-3602
You can see more on animals available to rescue here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 8177 Regent Parkway Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina.
(803) 802-0902
You can see more about rescuing a pet of your own here.