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nir shalom: amigo dog wheelchair
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Apr 15, 2011
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'amigo' by nir shalom
image courtesy of nir shalom
israeli industrial designer nir shalom presents his canine prosthetic as part of 'thinking hands',
an exhibition in ventura lambrate at milan design week 2011. the device attaches at the hips of
small dogs with disabled rear legs and allows for increased mobility over other dog wheelchairs
due to the dynamic and more independently moving supports.an elastic knee joint is set backwards,
allowing dogs to access stairs and lay down and sit up on their own.
laying down
image courtesy of nir shalom
still in a prototype stage, the 'amigo' - fabricated out of aluminum, molded plastic and custom
padding with durable rubber wheels - is constructed on a per dog basis to ensure a proper fit.
un saludo desde lima peru en sudamerica
gracias por pensar en los animalitos que necesitan ayuda. gracias por darles la oportunidad de una vida mejor.
saludos cecilia
Hi , i had my toy poodle attacked by other dog and left her with broken spinal cord , which left her back legs paralyzed ,
just sow this wonderful product ,, Amigo chair ,, and wonder how can i order it for my little girl, ?
Hi,
I have a 3 years old lovely Shih Tzu, he is having some issues with his rear legs just like the dog in the video. It aches so much to see Alex, my dog not able to do his ADL’S. Please, where can I get this for my best friend, heck, my son. I am begging you, where in New York, USA can I get one. Thanks.
Hi,
I have a wheaton terrier who is paralyzed in the rear and would love to get her one of these. Please contact me and let me know how to get her one.
Thank you
Hilda
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sooo cute
AWESOME!!!!
awww! Great! Most usefull thing saw here! Awesome job!
this is beautiful
PURE DESIGN
Congratulations
I FUCKING LOVE ITTT!!! AWESOME DESIGN, THIS IS DESIGN =D
really good! i’m moving!
This is the meaning of true design
un saludo desde lima peru en sudamerica
gracias por pensar en los animalitos que necesitan ayuda. gracias por darles la oportunidad de una vida mejor.
saludos cecilia
Great great work!!!! looks great and really helps!!! it is the reson we are designers to help!!! that is what i belive!!!
Oh my God ! Where to buy ??
Hi , i had my toy poodle attacked by other dog and left her with broken spinal cord , which left her back legs paralyzed ,
just sow this wonderful product ,, Amigo chair ,, and wonder how can i order it for my little girl, ?
I am interested in contacting the developers of nir shalom: amigo dog wheelchair. How do I do this?
Thank you for your attention
Where to buy in Brazil?
How much this wheelchair? Where can I to buy in Brazil? Thanks!
What an amazing design! How do I find more information about purchasing this dog wheel chair design? Please let me know!
Hello there!! does anyone knows were can I buy it in Europe or USA?
Onde posso comprar???
Where I can buy?
In France.
I have a PUG.
PLEASE.
TKS.
Hi,
I have a 3 years old lovely Shih Tzu, he is having some issues with his rear legs just like the dog in the video. It aches so much to see Alex, my dog not able to do his ADL’S. Please, where can I get this for my best friend, heck, my son. I am begging you, where in New York, USA can I get one. Thanks.
Hi,
I have a wheaton terrier who is paralyzed in the rear and would love to get her one of these. Please contact me and let me know how to get her one.
Thank you
Hilda
Where can I buy this chair. Have some site where delivery BRAZIL?