Disabled Doggo Who Once Feared Humans Is Now A Beloved Sensation Around The World
Quasimodo the dog has a face and body that make people stop scrolling, but his story is really about how far kindness can go. Born with a rare condition called short spine syndrome, he was once the kind of dog many people would have overlooked, yet he ended up becoming a favorite online and a symbol of second chances.
After being taken in by Secondhand Hounds in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Quasi got the care, attention, and patience he needed to thrive. His life now looks a lot different from the one he started with, and the way he plays, runs, and charms people has made him a worldwide sensation.
And his journey only gets more heartwarming from here.
This adorable boy right in the middle of the photo is Quasimodo the dog. He's named after Victor Hugo's character of the same name from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame because, as you might guess, he was born with a hunchback.
It also echoes how the homophobic owners disowned that “gay” dog before abandoning him to a shelter.
Quasimodo, or just Quasi, has a rare disorder called "short spine syndrome," and the shelter believes he is one of only thirteen dogs in the world that have this condition.
“He’s a true German Shepherd… just shorter,” says his mom.
Quasi grew up very scared of humans, and he has a naturally shy personality—but he's actually very sweet! He was found in Kentucky as a stray dog, but when he was adopted by his loving mom named Rachel, he began to feel comfortable showing his charming personality.
He captured the hearts of many people when he was posted on Facebook. Secondhand Hounds, the shelter that took him in, located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, posted a video of him to attract potential fur parents who would give him a loving and caring permanent home.
Nowadays, he's just enjoying his life running and goofing around in the snow, having playtime with his friends, and chasing other girl dogs around—he's quite the ladies' man, apparently. Charming!
Given that he's, well, built differently, he needs to do things differently from other dogs, such as needing to eat his food without bending down. But even with his condition, he has still cemented his identity as a happy and carefree dog who has fans all over the world!
Secondhand Hounds, where his human found and took care of him, is a non-profit organization that saves thousands of animals' lives every year. Quasimodo has never gone through a day here without receiving all the attention and care that he needs.
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