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Police looking for person who stole an $800 custom wheelchair from a disabled senior dog
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A custom wheelchair valued at $800 was taken from a rescue that cares for a disabled senior dog. The dog, Baby, relies on the wheelchair to move around.
From St. Cloud, Fla.: A custom wheelchair valued at $800 was taken from a rescue that cares for a disabled senior dog. The dog, Baby, relies on the wheelchair to move around. Without it, she struggles to go potty on her own and needs to be held, which is difficult.
The rescue where Baby lives is trying to raise funds to replace the stolen wheelchair. They expressed sadness and disappointment that someone would take the dog's wheelchair.
Further information about the incident and how to help Baby is available from the rescue, which is working to obtain a new wheelchair for her.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? From St. Cloud, Fla.: A custom wheelchair valued at $800 was taken from a rescue that cares for a disabled senior dog. The dog, Baby, relies on the wheelchair to move around. Without it, she…
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