“Our special pup inspires millions!”

When Kimberly Elliott adopted a Goldendoodle with a neurological disability, she vowed to give him a wonderful life. Little did she know, this spirited pup would soon be doling out hope and joy to the world!

- Diane Nichols

While browsing through online animal rescue sites, Kimberly Elliott came across a Facebook post with a photo of a fluffy red Goldendoodle puppy that made her breath catch.

The caption read: Fosters needed for Goldendoodle with special needs!

Immediately, it piqued her interest since she'd been missing her previous Goldendoodle that had passed away—but this would be a first. With her extensive experience in fostering and adopting from local organizations, Kimberly had never cared for a dog with special needs before. Still, something pulled her in. She was drawn to the photo and felt a call to help him. Whatever it takes, I can do it... I'll learn how to give him the care he needs until he can find his forever home, she vowed.

With Kimberly's husband, Andrew, fully on board, they welcomed “Josh” into their home, but soon discovered how very limited the adorable pooch was in his mobility. Having cerebellar hypoplasia, a painless benign condition where the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement and balance doesn't fully develop, Josh had no balance and was unable to walk on his own.