Dr. Wendland is our board-certified Sports Medicine specialist and Eileen is her Labradoodle. Eileen was born with only three limbs and was rescued at four days old by one of Dr. Wendland’s friends who operates a dog rescue in Arkansas.
As Dr. Wendland’s friend bottle-fed and cared for Eileen, she began regular calls with Dr. Wendland to troubleshoot how to teach Eileen, while she was still developing, to be a quadruped with only three usable limbs. As Eileen grew, and Dr. Wendland became attached to this girl with the “I can do it” spirit, plans were made to transport Eileen to Colorado to become a permanent member of Dr. Wendland’s family.
At four months old, Eileen hopped on an RV for the trek from Arkansas to Breckenridge to continue her journey toward a full, mobile lifestyle. Dr. Wendland’s continued work building Eileen’s muscle, using massage and acupuncture to ease pain, and the commissioning of a pink prosthetic limb has ensured the goal Dr. Wendland and her friend had for Eileen…that of living a happy, healthy, life in a loving home.
Follow this link to learn more about the therapies Dr. Wendland uses with Eileen and others available to support your dog living a happy, healthy life, too. https://www.covetspec.com/sports-medicine-rehabilitation/