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Tumbles the dog gets new set of wheels

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk

ATHENS, Ohio — A little dog born without his front legs has a new way to get around - a set of 3-D printed wheels.

The six-week-old terrier-beagle mix, named Tumbles, learned to move by balancing on his nose and back legs, Inside Edition reported.

A veterinarian suggested that Tumbles should get a cart to help strengthen his back legs.

So the Ohio University Innovation Center created a wheelchair using a 3-D printer, CBS News reported.

Tumbles will need physical therapy and some tweaks to the cart until he can use it on his own.

Tumbles is in a foster home, but his story is being updated on the Friends of Shelter Dogs' Facebook page.

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