<div><p>Hazel the pug is proving that you don't need the use of four legs to look badass. </p><p>Her owner got her when she was just a puppy, but right away she showed signs of being sassy and assertive. </p><p>"From the very first day we had her she was a clown, a character and the boss of our 5-year-old yellow Lab," Chris Pucillo, Hazel's owner, <a href="https://www.thedodo.com/senior-pug-wheelchair-outfits-2342791652.html">told The Dodo</a>. "She totally captured our hearts."</p><p>Hazel is now a senior at 15 years old, but her big personality and determination showed through when the vet discovered she had disc degeneration in her back. Her owner said she'd "wobble" in a cute but concerning way when she walked. While the pug wasn't in any pain, it became increasingly difficult for her to get around.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/980x--1-.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/980x--1-_GH_content_550px.png 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Instagram/hazel4president</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Pucillo decided to get Hazel something extra special: a custom set of wheels! They visited <a href="http://eddieswheels.com/">Eddie's Wheels</a> together and came home with a special doggy wheelchair. </p><p>"She took to it immediately," <a href="https://www.thedodo.com/senior-pug-wheelchair-outfits-2342791652.html">Pucillo said</a>. "The day she took a test drive on a sample, you can see the appreciation, the relief and the happiness on her face. I cannot say enough good things about Eddie's Wheels and the extension and improvement of her life thanks to them."</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>While Hazel was enjoying her newfound mobility, her owner had another surprise for the pug. Her wheelchair afforded the perfect opportunity for decorate and dress-up! </p><p>Hazel loved the extra pampering and happily traipsed around dressed like America's number one fan, a Superbowl mascot, and bike messenger. Pucillo even dressed her up as a piñata for Halloween! It's the most adorable thing ever and you have to see it! </p><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BFHVwAHFabr"></amp-instagram></div><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BMjNqMhAM3Y"></amp-instagram></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BQJDy7MAOFp"></amp-instagram></div><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BIIr-fzgGpr"></amp-instagram></div><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/980x--2-.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/980x--2-_GH_content_550px.png 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Instagram/hazel4president</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Hazel may have lost the the use of her legs, but she remains positive and determined to look fabulous and wheel herself around the house...when she's not napping, that is! </p><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BBaWMjYlaYx"></amp-instagram></div><p>"She sure can motor around on her wheelchair, and it is now merely an extension of her true self," <a href="https://www.thedodo.com/senior-pug-wheelchair-outfits-2342791652.html">Pucillo said</a>. "Hazel has been a such a wonderful pet and companion, and, while loving her life, she has brought so much joy into so many of our lives as well."</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>Do you know a friend who needs a smile today? SHARE this story with them!</strong></p></div>
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