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So she drove Gus from Wyoming to Virgina to get to Bionic Pets, an animal prosthetics shop, to get him custom fitted for a body shell prosthetic. Since Gus doesn’t have limbs strong enough to support a traditional prosthetic, this was his best option. She was able to put the body shell on top a piece of plastic fashioned just like a snowboard.

And now Gus is a two-legged snowboarding pup.

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PHOTO: Gus was born with only two legs but he goes on adventures in all terrains thanks to his family and his prosthetics.
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With his variety of prosthetics, Gus has gone up on a couple of 14,000-foot mountains, visited Moab, Utah, ran through sand dunes, and has gone backpacking, swimming and kayaking.

Most people stop and ask about his story when they see him wheeling or snowboarding outdoors. Rezzonico tells them, “Just because he’s a little different doesn’t mean he’s not worth fighting for.”

She says it’s a great reminder to never underestimate anyone because they’re different.

“I didn’t know what his level would be at when we adopted him,\" she said. \"But he’s the most active dog I have, and I have a herding dog, so that says a lot about him.”

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