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Susan Knox & Andrew Brookes

Paul O'Grady leaves fans emotional with 'amazing' injured dogs update

Paul O’Grady has left fans "sobbing" with an update about two paraplegic dogs who were struck by a vehicle. The presenter of ITV show For the Love of Dogs took to social media to share some heart-warming news about the injured pooches, who are adapting to life after having their rear legs amputated.

The dogs were left for dead on the road before being found by a caring passer-by named Chris came to the rescue. Paul shared the inspiring story of their recovery on Instagram on Thursday (Dec 8).

Paul, 69, posted a snap of himself sitting with the happy dogs who now get around with the help of wheeled walkers, reports The Mirror. He wrote: "These two dogs are paraplegics after being hit by either a car or a motorbike.

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"Chris from the UK came over as a volunteer. And years later he’s still here caring for these dogs along with his team. Dogs are so resilient and can adapt to anything as these sets of wheels prove. They tear around the place with not a bother on them @elephantnaturepark."

It was among a series of posts the broadcaster has shared from the Elephant Nature Park rescue and rehabilitation centre in Northern Thailand. Dog lovers gushed over Paul's post in the comments.

Sarita Eames wrote: "Beautiful babies. And we’ll done Steve, what a dude." Louise Long-Lathbury posted: "God bless Steve and you too Paul, amazing" and Susanne Vawser commented: "Amazing… and such wonderful people out there looking after these treasures".

Christine Woodward asked: "How many packets of tissues are we going to need to watch this? Thank You Paul for all the wonderful things you do for the animals."

Beverley Papworth wrote: "This is incredibly heartwarming, bless those lovely doggies." Sue Ratcliffe added: "Their little faces say it all."

Sue Dale posted: "Paul you are responsible for making me cry. Your love of animals & unique way you have with them I just can’t help but CRY."

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