Woman Who Wanted A Puppy Ends Up Adopting A Dog With No Paws

Maya can run super fast now, and even learned to swim!

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maya_siberian/" target="_blank">Instagram/maya_siberian</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maya_siberian/" target="_blank">Instagram/maya_siberian</a></p>

When Kit Shinobu first decided to get a dog, she wanted a tiny, adorable puppy. Instead, she found Maya.

Instagram/maya_siberian

Shinobu rescued Maya, now 3 years old, from a dog farm in Thailand, after seeing a post about her on Facebook. The husky needed someone pretty committed to take her in - because she's a little bit different.

"She doesn't have paws on all four of her legs," Shinobu told The Dodo.

Instagram/maya_siberian

Maya also suffers from some medical issues with her hips and bones. She's able to walk, but not the same way most dogs do - using a wheelchair makes it so much easier for her to get around.

Instagram/maya_siberian

And so, instead of picking out a cute little puppy, Shinobu adopted Maya and made a best friend for life.

Instagram/maya_siberian

Maya is an extremely active, loving dog, and doesn't let anything hold her back.

"She is frisky and strong," Shinobu said. "She likes to play ball and sleep a lot."

Instagram/maya_siberian

Maya also has a best friend named Mamon, another husky, and she runs around and plays with him every chance she gets.

Instagram/maya_siberian

Maya loves swimming ...

Instagram/maya_siberian

... snuggling ...

Instagram/maya_siberian

... and most of all running, because, thanks to her wheelchair and her amazing mom, she can run as fast and as far as her heart desires.

Instagram/maya_siberian

Shinobu could have had a puppy, but instead she chose to rescue Maya, and that decision has changed both of their lives forever.

Instagram/maya_siberian