A dog left paralyzed after being intentionally hit by a car. One who had parts of all her legs chopped off. Another maimed by a human.

These are all stories of horrific animal abuse — but also ones of survival, resilience and inspiration.

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Meet The Unstoppable Dogs , a group of more than a dozen canines with a range of disabilities. Nearly all of the dogs are paralyzed or missing limbs as a result of cruelty and neglect. And, in many cases, they were abandoned in a time of need.

But now, after being rescued and rehabilitated, The Unstoppable Dogs bring joy and inspiration to humans through animal-assisted therapy, visiting places like nursing homes, hospitals, charity events and schools.

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