Two three-legged pets adopted together after bonding at Maryland rescue

Rachel Clarke now shares her home in Maryland with two pets who have each lost a leg. Blueberry, a one-year-old dog, and Meadow, a ten-month-old cat, arrived at the Clarke residence as a bonded pair after spending time together at Last Chance Animal Rescue in Waldorf.

The animals’ paths crossed in the hospital wing of the rescue organization. Laurie Jenkins, the assistant director, explained that both pets had arrived with injuries to their limbs that required amputation. Blueberry had been found on the street in poor condition on Christmas Eve. Hospital manager Lauren Webb received a call to assist the dog that day. A month later, Meadow was transferred from a shelter in West Virginia with similar leg issues and an upper respiratory infection.

The two animals met during a lunch break on the floor. Webb said staff often use this time to comfort animals needing extra care. They had placed a blanket on the ground when Blueberry emerged. Meadow followed and lay down directly on top of the dog. Jenkins said they have remained together since that moment. Webb described the pairing as magic.

After both animals healed, the rescue posted their photos on Facebook. The listing specified that the pair should be adopted together. Clarke’s partner, Kevin, saw the post while scrolling through his feed. The couple already owns a three-legged cat. Clarke said they decided to apply despite the attention the pair had received.

Clarke noted that her new pets sleep together and move as a unit. She observed that even when they stumble, they quickly get back up. She said the story stood out to her because of the difficult circumstances leading to their adoption. Webb said the rescue is happy the animals found a good home. Jenkins said seeing the pets with their new family brings her great joy.