With the development of new materials and 3D printing techniques it’s not only humans that are benefiting. When an animal sadly loses it’s limbs either through an accident or due to genetic reasons it can be incredibly debilitating and lead to the animal living a troubled life.

Luckily for them there are plenty of amazing people out there that go that extra mile to make sure they have the best life possible. Here are 10 animals who’s lives have been completely changed thanks to prosthetics.

1. Oscar the Cat



This is two-year-old oscar who got himself some new back legs after he lost his own in an accident with a combine harvester. With the help of the University College London and Veterinarian Noel Fitzpatrick they managed to help Oscar get back to his normal life.

3. Mr. Stubbs the Alligator



Mr. Stubbs was discovered without a tail, likely due to a fight with another alligator, which meant that he had a lot of difficulty swimming.  The Herpetological Society in Phoenix, Arizona changed all that with a new tail made of latex and silicon. They had to teach him at first and he even needed a water wing to help him but now he can swim without it.

5. Molly the Pony



Molly was attacked by a dog and her injuries were so bad that vets thought she wouldn’t survive. Her front leg had become infected so badly that it was thought the only way to stop her suffering was to put her to sleep. Surgeon Rustin Moore believed Molly had it in her to fight the loss of her leg and learn to walk again and that is exactly what she did. With the help of a prosthetic leg she has become a symbol of hope for New Orleans which is where she lives.