H/3 Foundation Sponsors Prosthetics for Best Friends Animal Society Pup |
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Southern Utah University Press Release Dated June 21, 2021:
With the support of Bionic Pets and a generous donation from H/3 Foundation, three engineering students at Southern Utah University have designed prosthetic feet for a dog named Yeti, who lost part of his back limbs in a tragic accident as a puppy. The student team, including Najilah Jones, Morgan Hansen, and Cierra Salcido, began the process to help Yeti earlier this year. “This experience is a game-changer for the Engineering Department,” said Jones. “Not only is this an all-female group, but we were able to incorporate different disciplines, mentors, and methods within a single project, proving that there are no boundaries that can't be broken.” Yeti was adopted by his family from Best Friends Animal Society in August 2020. After major changes in their lives, Leslie Carney and her youngest son, Jacen, were ready to add a dog to the family as they moved forward. “I had so many new things on my plate already, I wasn't sure that adding a disabled dog was the right thing to do at this time. But something about Yeti just felt right,” said Carney. “I showed his picture and story to Jacen and he immediately responded that we could help this dog, maybe he needs us as much as we need him. I contacted Best Friends and the adoption process began.” Yeti’s family wanted to help him live a fuller life, and planned to eventually purchase prosthetics for him, however, an unexpected and generous donation from H/3 Foundation allowed the process to start much sooner. To find out more about the story, please click here! |
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