Friday, February 07, 2025
21.0°F

Two-legged dog gets help from celebrity friends

Sue Manning | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 14 years, 12 months AGO
by Sue Manning
| February 11, 2010 11:00 PM

LOS ANGELES - Like any good Hollywood transplant, Scooby-Roo went from a troubled past to rehab.

The two-legged dog has celebrity friends like Demi Moore and Alyssa Milano. He has a therapist and a personal trainer and can look forward to a masseuse and acupuncturist.

But it didn't start out that way. The 11-month-old mutt was born without front legs and dumped in South Central Los Angeles. He and his sister, Sophie, were found living in a wrecked, abandoned car near a freeway onramp. He was covered in blood from scooting around on the asphalt.

A pair of good Samaritans caught the dogs and took them to Sheila Choi, who runs Fuzzy Dog and Cat Rescue, Inc., in Santa Monica. While some shelters might have euthanized the dogs, Choi sent out a mass e-mail looking for donations and other support.

Demi Moore tweeted about Roo. Shannon Elizabeth sent money and tweeted for more dollars.

Alyssa Milano saw a YouTube video of the dog and fell in love, she said through her publicist. She called Choi, promised to help any way she could and became the dog's godmother. Their first get-together included a photo shoot.

Choi has also talked to the Jackson family publicist to try to work out a meeting between Roo and Paris and Prince.

The dog, named for his Scooby-Doo! coloring and kangaroo hop, got a therapist for his emotional scars and a personal trainer to help with the wheels. As he progresses, Choi said they are looking at hydrotherapy and massages. Milano thinks he should see an acupuncturist too.

With the celebrity help, Choi collected $2,000 for a set of custom wheels for Roo.

MORE ENTERTAINMENT STORIES

'Paw-paparazzi' take note: World Dog Awards honor star pets
Coeur d'Alene Press | Updated 10 years ago
Bullock, James divorce finalized
Coeur d'Alene Press | Updated 14 years, 7 months ago
Hollywood power publicist and pal to stars Nanci Ryder dies
Columbia Basin Herald | Updated 4 years, 8 months ago

ARTICLES BY SUE MANNING

Worried sick over canine flu?
April 26, 2015 9 p.m.

Worried sick over canine flu?

Tips to help protect your pup
Pawscars honor top animal actors, including prolific primate
February 19, 2015 8 p.m.

Pawscars honor top animal actors, including prolific primate

LOS ANGELES - Honoring actors brings out red carpets, couture and - sometimes - creatures.

Fiscally fit due to Fido
March 16, 2014 9 p.m.

Fiscally fit due to Fido

U.S. trade group: Spending on pets at all-time high