Pet orthotics business transforms lives of animals & owners in Inland Northwest [Video]

SPANGLE, Wash. — For many of us, pets are more than just animals; they are family. We will do whatever it takes to ensure their happiness and well-being. In Washington and Idaho, where an estimated 60-70% of people have pets, providing adequate care when our furry friends are injured can sometimes feel overwhelming. Traditional healthcare for pets isn’t always affordable or accessible. That’s why local woman, Angela Bonds, decided to create Specialized Pet Solutions, a business focused on building and fitting orthotics and prosthetics for pets.

This is Angela’s story, and the story of Diesel, a four-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer and Terrier mix.

Diesel tore his CCL, the canine equivalent of a human ACL, about five months ago. Diesel’s injury left him, a normally athletic and energetic dog, feeling depressed and lethargic. But …