Mark Robinson: The Pet Mobility Maker
Twenty years ago, Mark Robinson created a website called HandicappedPets.com so that caretakers of disabled animals had a place to talk and share information. The group is now called Walkin’ Pets and offers not only a community but a large array of products that help dogs and other animals overcome a number of different types of disabilities.
Once Mark gave caregivers the space on the website, he listened to them, which led him to design and patent the world’s first adjustable dog wheelchair.
It isn’t just the thousands of thank-you letters that fill Mark’s office that confirm he has helped animals and their families. He gets to see their joy as well. One such moment happened when a family brought in their dog, Denali, who hadn’t walked in years. After being fitted for his own wheelchair, Denali took off across the parking lot. It was so unexpected that nobody had thought to bring a leash with them! Now, with the help of Walkin’ Pets and Mark, Denali gets to hike with his family. “It’s a story about a family able to play again,” Mark says.
Walkin’ Pets’ mission statement echoes what Mark himself passionately feels and what has driven him through his career. “We believe that pets are family and that elderly, disabled and handicapped pets deserve to live a happy, healthy life.”
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