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Janice Olynich and Christina Giordmaina put leg braces on a dog.

Adaptable Animals

Adaptable Animals looks at the world of animals with disabilities, and the advances in veterinary medicine that provide them with prosthetics, thanks to the specialized work of Janice Olynich.

Adaptable Animals

Adaptable Animals looks at the world of animals with disabilities, and the advances in veterinary medicine that provide them with prosthetics, thanks to the specialized work of Janice Olynich.

  • Get the Pawty Started

    Get the Pawty Started

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Janice has her hands full with a rambunctious young husky who just can't keep still. Meanwhile, a special goat who wears four braces brings along his own fan club.

  • Stay Pawesome

    Stay Pawesome

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    An active black Lab, a mischievous boxer-mastiff mix and a lovable Brittany springer are all headed to PawsAbility after being involved in separate car accidents.

  • I Wanna Hold Your Paw

    I Wanna Hold Your Paw

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    A nervous Maremma-Abruzzese sheepdog and a laid-back cat are challenging Janice as she creates multiple prosthetic devices. Meanwhile, an Australian cattle dog seeks help for a knee injury.

  • Who Let the Paws Out?

    Who Let the Paws Out?

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Things are getting tiny as Janice attempts to create a prosthetic leg for a Chihuahua. Meanwhile, a talkative black Lab who loves to chase squirrels and an Akita with an autoimmune disease need specialized braces.

  • Anything's Paws-sible

    Anything's Paws-sible

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Janice is being kept busy with a rare case of a dog who uses prosthetics on both front legs. A Schnoodle with allergies and a rescued greyhound also seek help, while a cart-using Pyrenees mix proves to be one stubborn pup.

  • Wheels (and Paws) Up

    Wheels (and Paws) Up

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Big changes are in store for PawsAbility as Janice moves her practice. An old friend brings new visitors for brace fittings, and a former Olympic Sledge Hockey champion and his miniature dachshund get much-needed cart adjustments.