A lovable dog that was abandoned and left to perish has mastered the art of walking and running on two legs. Despite being born with only her front legs, Putol did not let her disability hinder her progress. In an adorable video, the six-year-old pup can be seen running at a remarkable pace on her two front paws, all thanks to her caring owner, Danilo Codilego Jr. The name Putol, which means “chopped” in the Tagalog language of the Luzon region in the Philippines, has become a common sight running alongside other dogs and exploring the streets and alleys of Casiguran neighborhood in Quezon City.
Let’s pause for a moment and reflect on the fact that this unfortunate pup has been nicknamed ‘chopped’. Although the name is both unkind and endearing.
Despite her questionable moniker, the puppy is a beloved fixture in the community thanks to her courage and enthusiasm for life.
According to Danilo, a nearby truck driver, “We met six years ago when I was working at a local bakery. One day, a colleague brought in four puppies with the intention of selling them for 5000 pesos (£115/$151) each.
Although the other pups were quickly claimed, no one wanted Putol, the pitiable two-legged puppy.”
That remark can really get on your nerves.
Danilo carried on, stating that no one expected her to live long. However, I was the only one who had the courage to take care of her. We took risks because we pitied her.
“We couldn’t think of any other name than Putol.”
Are you kidding me? What about Molly, Coco, or Willow? I can easily come up with three names right now, buddy.
During the initial stages of her life, Putol faced a challenge as she was unable to walk. However, with time, she managed to balance herself on her front legs and quickly adapted to her new way of walking. Nowadays, she takes care of the property and makes sure to protect her owner at all costs. Danilo mentioned that Putol behaves like a guard dog and barks loudly whenever she senses a stranger approaching. Additionally, she gets jealous when he pays attention to other dogs. Despite this, Putol is a friendly and well-respected member of the community.
When I have to leave for work, it’s not a big deal because everyone takes care of her. Thankfully, she is not a picky eater and enjoys the same food as us. However, due to her illness, having puppies is not an option for her. But honestly, we think she doesn’t even think about having puppies because she’s too busy enjoying life and having fun!
