Disabled dog rescued from kill shelter can only dance instead of walk
A RESCUE dog whose disability means their way of walking appears like they are always dancing has won millions of fans across TikTok.
Katya Jones packs her bag ready for Strictly Come Dancing training
Fenix the Siberian Husky, who lives in California, USA, was born with a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia that affects the brain. This means that the canine's cerebellum did not develop properly as a pup, which is the part of the brain which helps maintain postural adjustments and balance.
Owners Zoe and Eric Lumiere have posted several videos across TikTok and Instagram showing how their furry friend walks, describing him as "prancing like a pony."
In several videos, the all-white blue-eyed husky is seen happily smiling as he bounds along several streets in his US hometown.
During one clip he is seen walking along to the song Mr Blue Sky.
Smile. Cause I love you!
— FenixLumiere (@FenixLumiere) September 9, 2021
Love ������ #YourHappyCoach,
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Since uploading the footage, the TikTok video has become a viral hit and watched over 49.9 million times and gained 7.6 million likes.
One TikTok user said: "I love this dog, he makes me smile with each step."
Another jokingly commented: "I think your dog was a horse in his past life."
In another video posted on Fenix's page, his owners revealed that their pet almost had his end before it began, where he was dropped off at a kill shelter.
Fenix was left abandoned alongside his sister Nube, who also suffers from the same condition, where they were both unable to stand up.
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♬ Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Zoe and Eric have said that Fenix’s coordination has improved as he’s gotten older, saying that the pup was unable to walk in a straight line previously.
The loveable Husky also still meets up with his sister Nube for doggy play dates.
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