Error 404: File Not Found The requested page is not found. This may happen due to the following reasons: Page or file is outdated, renamed, moved, or does not exist. Please contact your webmaster if you are not sure what goes wrong. © Copyright 1999-2008, Parallels This page is autogenerated by Parallels ® H-SphereThis 7-week-old kitten named Mac N’ Cheez is about to steal your heart. The orange-tinted tabby — whose hind legs are temporarily paralyzed — was recently bundled up in a bulk macaroni-and-cheese box and transported to the Massapequa Pet Vet in Massapequa, N.Y., for treatment. His caretakers said a Good Samaritan found an abandoned litter and soon located homes for the kittens — except for Mac; the little guy was taken to a local animal hospital. Since then, an employee said, Mac has become an unexpected poster child — of sorts — for Massapequa Pet Vet, which is trying to raise money for his ongoing medical care.

Medical personnel are working to rehabilitate him, hopeful that — because he still has feeling in his legs — he may gain use of them. They have been posting updates on his personal Facebook page and Twitter account. “We do this for all of the animals when our funds allow us to,” Donna Terris, manager at Massapequa Pet Vet, told The Washington Post about Mac’s specialized treatment. “The only reason he became a special case is because he became an overnight sensation. We certainly did not expect that to happen.” [An elderly dog puts wheels in motion for family business] Indeed, Mac has become quite the Internet celebrity. Massapequa Pet Vet staffers posted a video on YouTube last week showing the furry feline running — perhaps for the first time — with help from a miniature wheelchair made from K’NEX, a toy construction set that was widely popular in the ’90s. “Some of our very dedicated technicians went digging through old toys they had and made him a makeshift wheelchair that allows him to finally run,” they wrote on Facebook.

“We love this little guy and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.” The video shows Mac cruising down a hospital hallway. “Oh my god, she’s motoring around,” someone exclaims. Terris noted, however, that the wheelchair was only a temporary fix, and Mac has not used it much since because his caretakers want him to work to try to use his hind legs. Mac’s physical therapies have gained attention as well. He’s seen on social media exercising with a ball, swimming in a kiddie pool and, of course, cuddling with caretakers.used salon chairs chicago — Mac N' Cheez (@MacNCheezCat) May 11, 2016patio chair cushions under $20 — Mac N' Cheez (@MacNCheezCat) May 10, 2016dining chairs for sale oxfordshire

His caretakers are also exercising his mind — using a virtual mouse game on an iPad. Terris, the manager at Massapequa Pet Vet, said it’s unclear what exactly is preventing Mac from using his hind legs, but, because he still has feeling in them and because he is very young, his veterinarians are hopeful he will be able to use them with proper medical treatment. “He’s an active little guy,” she said. “He’s rambunctious and funny and spoiled.”used massage chair india Terris said the animal hospital has been requesting that donations be sent to the Long Island Wildlife and Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization run through the hospital, to help cover Mac’s medical costs — including his current physical therapies and diagnostic testing as well as his future care, including vaccines, neutering and microchipping.second hand barber chairs for sale uk

[‘Heroic’ rescue dog dies after saving Ecuador earthquake victims] One such request came straight from the superstar. “Soooo many people keep asking where they are able to donate,” animal hospital staffers wrote in Mac’s voice on Facebook earlier this week. “My moms say it has to go towards my medical care. I keep telling them to buy catnip. “The hospital that has taken me in has a PayPal account that can receive donations. Any and all donations will go to my care and hopefully a new set of wheels in the future.”tables and chairs for sale manila [‘I was finally able to breathe’: The animal-rescue drama in fire-ravaged Fort McMurray] Terris said donors can specify whether they want the money to go toward Mac or to the hospital for all of the animals in need. “It’s great if we get donations for the other guys, but he needs medical care,” she said.

So far, she said, donors have raised about $300 to help cover Mac’s medical expenses. Terris said Mac has become an unintended advocate for the animal hospital, saying: “Hopefully he’ll help his kitty friends.” Mac has not been put up for adoption. Veterinarians are continuing to treat him and assess his condition so that he can be placed with a family that best fits his needs. Our brave little cutie soldiers on! Poachers destroyed this rhino’s face. Veterinarians are trying to fix it. Dogs really do bite mail carriers — thousands of them Watch kids’ toys explain why killing wolves might be a bad ideaParalyzed Kitten Walks Again Thanks to a 3D Printed Wheelchair Over the past year or so, we have reported on numerous stories of dogs with missing or disabled limbs who have been given a second chance on life, thanks in part to 3D printed wheelchairs or prostheses. These are always inspirational stories that show, not only the good in human beings, but also the fact that 3D printing isn’t merely a technology for businesses and corporations to use in the production of products.

In fact, over the past year, we have seen an ever increasing utilization of 3D printing technology by hobbyists and normal everyday people, who have been enabled in bringing forth their innovations. During our time covering numerous stories surrounding our canine friends and how 3D printing has come to their aid, we’ve often been questioned by cat lovers, as to why we do so many stories concerning dogs, but rarely any about cats. After all, the internet seems to have a love affair with cats, right? Truth be told, the answer is a simple one — there just hasn’t been any good stories that we have been made aware of concerning our feline friends. That is until today! span We introduce you to a man named Tamir Lousky, the CTO of a startup that is developing automation technologies for the customization of various products from 3D scans. He recently came across a 7-month old cat named Benji, who unfortunately suddenly became paralyzed.“Sivan found homes for Benji’s siblings, and hoped to find a loving home for him too.

But one day, for unknown reasons, he became paralyzed from the waist down. It’s still a mystery and no vet could give us the precise reason for his sudden disability.” Benji isn’t completely immobile though, as he can drag himself around with his front legs, and according to Lousky, “can move quite quickly when it’s dinner time”. However, he is at a disadvantage when it comes to mobility and Lousky wanted to to help out in finding a solution. “Sivan worked hard for several months to find a home for Benji, and started fundraising to buy him a commercial wheelchair, as these can get pretty expensive (typically between $250-500),” Lousky tells us. “When I saw her plea for help on Facebook, I really wanted to help her and the poor little fella.” So that’s exactly what Lousky did. Using Blender, he began modeling multiple 3D printed parts which could be combined with with 1cm and 3cm aluminum bars to ultimately create a working wheelchair for Benji. There are three types of 3D printed parts that Lousky ended up 3D printing.  

These parts are used to connect the aluminum bars and create a sturdy frame. Wheels are then connected to the frame, and a harness is attached to the wheelchair, using off-the-shelf “side release” buckles. “Modeling was the easy part, but the mechanical design proved to be much more complicated than I initially expected, especially since I wanted the entire chair to be adjustable (wheel height, width, and the position of the wheel adapters and buckle adapters for length),” Lousky tells us. “I ended up doing 3 iterations of the design, and making a shift from round profile pipes to bars and changing the adapter design several times until I was happy with the strength and overall usability.” All of the 3D printed parts were fabricated on Lousky’s Prusa i3 Hephestos 3D printer which he built himself from a kit. The parts were printed in ABS plastic, with each pair taking between 1-5 hours to fabricate. Lousky estimates that the total print time was about 10-12 hours in all.

As for Benji, he is slowly adjusting to a more mobile lifestyle, thanks to 3D printing and a man who wanted to improve the life of his four-legged friend. “Since Benji is a cat, he doesn’t like the process of being strapped to the chair very much,” Lousky explains. “He actually hates the harness most, and seems to forget how to move once it’s on (without the chair attached), and sits with an almost comical puzzled look on his face. Once the chair is attached and is well adjusted to his size, he runs and plays and completely enjoys himself.” Lousky has also made the 3D printable files available for free download for those interested in creating a harness for their own disabled pet. He says it should work fine for disabled dogs and other animals as well. In fact, he already has another cat and two dogs waiting in line for one of these amazing wheelchairs. strong 3d printed chair • 3d printed wheelchair • cats • inspirational • kitten • kitty cat • paralyzed cat