It’s no secret that a responsible owner would do anything for their furry companion. Still, some stories resonate deeply with us, showing the profound relationship a dog and a human can have. And, if there’s one human-doggo duo that exemplifies this relationship, it’s Hannah and Belly!
After initially welcoming this tiny Chihuahua with no front paws into her foster home, it didn’t take long for Hannah to fall completely in love with her.
Their relationship soon reached another level when Hannah decided to surprise her pup with – Lego wheels! Before long, Belly’s journey to adapting to life on wheels left the entire internet in tears.
From Hoarding Situation To New Home
Belly was just a few days old when she was rescued from a hoarding situation along with several other dogs. A Florida rescue organization called Rags to Riches Animal Rescue took them all in, including this Chi with no front paws.
“All the puppies came to us, and sweet Belly was one of them,” the rescue wrote on Facebook.
While the original idea was for Belly to stay in the rescue, it didn’t take long for this sweet pup to find a foster home. Hannah Sanders, one of the foster parents working with the Florida rescue, reached out, saying she would love to give Belly a temporary home.
Little did she know that “temporary” would soon turn into a beautiful lifetime bond.
Before she knew it, Hannah and Belly fell in love with each other. The dog adapted to Hannah’s home perfectly, which ultimately led to Belly becoming a foster failure.
To say that the two became best friends would be an understatement. They played, cuddled, and Belly even became so comfortable around her new momma that she even slept in her bed.
The only problem was that due to her condition, she couldn’t quite move properly. That’s when Hannah got an idea – one that would take the entire internet by storm!
Belly’s Wheels As An Internet Sensation
Hannah wanted Belly to make her first steps with all her heart, which led her to crafting this tiny pup her own custom wheels out of Legos.
While far from perfect, this unique homemade design soon captivated the hearts of thousands on her official TikTok, including a man named Jeff. After learning Belly’s story, he offered to build a custom 3D-printed pair of wheels.
Over time, Belly received four more sets of wheels from Jeff, and her momma decided to capture this amazing life journey in the video.
“She has come so far. There were a few other sets of wheels through out this time that just didn’t work for her so I don’t include them. Hopefully we will have a brand new set next week,” Hannah stated in the video description.
With each set, Belly became more confident and ultimately started to “walk” and play without help.
The video soon went viral, leaving Hannah’s followers in awe of Belly’s amazing progress.
“You loved her to the point of invention,” one person stated in the comment section.
Another person shared their emotional message for Belly and Hannah, saying: “Jokes on you; I planned on crying before bed anyway.”
Belly still has a long way to go and many more sets to test, but one thing is for sure: she will find her ideal type. For now, this resilient Chi will enjoy her momma’s company and soak in all the beauty of life, as she definitely deserves it!