Imagine a world where all dogs can run free, but unfortunately, some furry friends suffer from injuries or disabilities that make it difficult for them to move around. However, hope shines through when kind-hearted individuals step up to help these precious pups in need. Meet one exceptional high school junior who is going above and beyond to assist a dog who lost his leg in a vicious animal attack.

This is the story of Kane, a brave rescue dog from BARC Rescue Oklahoma. As per Facebook, Kane was once a cattle dog who, along with his mother and siblings, was abandoned on the side of a remote country road. Luckily, a kind-hearted woman found them and took them to her shop. Unfortunately, Kane was soon attacked by a wild animal, likely a coyote or mountain lion, which broke into the shop and mauled his leg beyond repair. The rescue had no other option but to amputate his leg, leaving Kane with a challenging road to recovery.

Thankfully, a high school junior stepped in to help. With a heart full of kindness and a mind full of ingenuity, this young student designed and 3D-printed a prosthetic leg to help Kane walk again. This heartwarming story is a testament to the power of compassion and creativity, and it proves that no matter how small or big, anyone can make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

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Despite only having three legs, Kane never let it hold him back. “He’s just remarkable,” BARC founder Jamie Cope told News 9. “Some dogs are just really special. He’s very special and resilient. I learn a lot from the dogs.”

As resilient as Kane is, running on three legs takes a lot out of him — but an unexpected new friend realized she might be able to help.

Help from a high schooler

Brooke Tyler is an 11th grade student at Vanguard Academy. She loves animals and designing things with technology, and recently decided to combine her two interests in one inspiring project.

“I feel like there’s a lot of people out there that we can help, and we don’t really realize it,” Brooke told FOX 23. “And there’s a lot of animals that need help.”

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Brooke, who volunteers at BARC, came up with the idea to make a prosthetic dog leg using a 3D printer, and the rescue realized it could be an opportunity for Kane to walk on all fours again.

“I just got really excited. I knew that Kane would be a perfect candidate,” Jamie Cope told News 9.

Though she’s only a high school junior, Brooke knows she has what it takes to completely change this dog’s life with cutting-edge technology.

“I feel like it was definitely an obstacle I’ve learned to overcome with my age having definitely been looked down on by a lot of adults,” Brooke said. “I feel like overcoming that issue helped me a lot with ‘I’m just as good as everyone else. I can do things everyone else does.”

The project is currently a work in progress: Brooke created a mold of Kane’s body, scanned it into her phone and built a prototype cage from the mold. She is currently working on creating a 3D printed leg with a more flexible filament.

With the hope of restoring Kane's mobility, Brooke designed an artificial leg that will potentially make it much easier for him to walk around. This impressive feat has ignited a spark in Brooke's heart, pushing her to explore the limits of technology to help animals in need. Her innovative project has proven to her that there are always ways to make a positive impact in her community, especially for animals in need.

"I never thought I could achieve something like this. It makes me realize that there are more ways to help the community and our furry friends, and it's not impossible," Brooke expressed to FOX 23.

Brooke's determination and ingenuity are truly inspiring, as she uses her intelligence to help this beautiful dog in need. We can only hope that Kane receives his new prosthetic leg soon and regains his mobility with ease. This incredible news is a testament to the power of kindness and innovation, and it deserves to be shared with the world.