Walkin' Wheels

Walkin' Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs or carts developed by Mark C. Robinson from Walkin' Pets by ‘HandicappedPets.com’, based in Amherst, New Hampshire. The invention was created in 2001 by Mark C. Robinson in memory of Mercedes, a slightly epileptic Keeshond pet.[2]

Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair
InventorMark C. Robinson[1]
Inception2008
ManufacturerWalkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com

Overview and construction
A boxer using one of the dog wheelchairs.

The first adjustable dog wheelchair in the market,[3] Walkin' Wheels is designed to help pets with mobility problems like degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, paralysis, neurological disorders and more.

The construction consists of a neoprene or fabric harness, which is clipped to an aluminum frame. The frame is attached to wheels that replace the function of the rear legs, allowing the dog increased mobility. The wheels are interchangeable, so the dog wheelchair can be used on dogs of different sizes or dogs that are in the process of growing. A knuckle mechanism allows the angle of the wheel to be changed based on the health of the animal,[1] and also allows the dog wheelchair to fold flat for easy transportation.[4] The rear Walkin' Wheels wheelchair can be converted into a full support, 4-wheel wheelchair with the Front Wheel Attachment.

Awards
  • 2009, Award for Best Innovation in the category of animal health and integration of pets in society at the Mascota Pet Festival & Expo in Spain.[5]
  • 2009, The silver Retailer Select Award from Pet Age magazine.[6][7]

References
  1. "Adjustable wheelchair for pets ", United States Patent and Trademark Office, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
  2. "About Walkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com". Handicapped Pets. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  3. "NH company makes One-size-fits all pet wheelchair", Dogs with Disabilities, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
  4. "Dog Wheelchair Helps keep pets active", Pet Gazette, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
  5. "New products competition", Salon Mascota, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
  6. "Walkin’ Wheels Dog Wheelchair – Top Award", Dog Net News, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
  7. "Backer Show Brings in the Buyers", Pet Age Magazine, Retrieved on 2011-5-19.
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