Pakistani Camel Walks With First Large-Animal Prosthetic Leg

Cammie, a young camel in Pakistan's Sindh province, emotionally moved her caregivers by walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg after her front limb was severed by a landlord as punishment for entering his field. The incident, which sparked social media outrage, led to swift government intervention, and Cammie was transported over 250 kilometers to a shelter in Karachi for care and rehabilitation. Caregivers faced challenges in gaining her trust, using the presence of another young camel named Callie to encourage her to stand and walk. After wound treatment and initial rehabilitation, a prosthetic leg was provided by a US-based firm, marking the first instance of a large animal in Pakistan receiving such assistance. Veterinarian Babar Hussain noted that Cammie was gradually adjusting to the prosthetic, with full adaptation expected in a few weeks, and she will remain at the shelter permanently. The story highlights a rare case of animal protection and innovative veterinary care in the region.