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| Chewie, a 105-lb. Chow |
The Collapsing Dog Wheelchair
*Patent
Pending
Lifting a large, heavy dog into the saddle of a wheelchair can be very awkward and difficult, requiring
a lift of up to 24 inches. This wheelchair greatly reduces the height required to lift the dog up into the wheelchair’s
saddle, either when loading and unloading the dog.
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| 18-year-old Chewie takes a rest! |
When the two Release Pins are
pulled outward, the vertical supports rotate backward, causing the wheelchair to move downward, with the saddle only 6-8 inches
from the ground. With the cart ready to stand back up with the dog in the saddle, the
person lifts the padded cross-piece behind the saddle. The lift is much easier as the dog is in the
saddle and you are lifting a bar, and can position oneself very close to the bar and lift with your legs. The position of the lifting bar “cross-piece”, rearward of the saddle, also provides a mechanical advantage
due to its position relative to the pivot. Put the two Release Pins back in, locking the dog cart in the upright
position, and you’re ready to go!
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Features - Heavy-duty pivot mechanism,
using a sleeve bushing and 3/8 in. diameter shoulder screw with Nyloc nut.
- Large 12 or 16" diameter unbreakable
wheels with pneumatic tires.
- Heavier-wall rectangle tubing used on the vertical supports.
- 1/2"
diameter steel axles with easy wheel removal.
- Multiple axle mounting holes for height adjustment.
- Padded
flexible saddle fits around dog's upper thighs.
- Inwardly tilting (cambered) wheels to prevent tipping.
- Lightweight aluminum frame: Large cart weighs approximately 12 lbs.
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Pricing - Large (75-120 lbs.): $375 + shipping
- X-Large (over 120 lbs.): $400
+ shipping
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- Also check out my Standard (non-collapsible),
lower-priced, Medium and Large carts on their separate page.
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Enabling Pets * Wall Township, NJ
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