He was born with his rear legs fused in an X shape. Why did you remove his legs? How does he pee and poop? 100% of that money went to a non profit. He will not ever put Duncan in a situation where we feel he is in pain or suffering. When you see Duncan is like look, I'm having a great life. Amanda Giese wants to help those afflicted with cancer feel comfortable with their hair loss. He does not like stairs with open spaces between each stair and will avoid open stairs. Giese has felt the urge to help those with special needs since she was in elementary school, growing up in Deer Park, Washington. Amanda Giese Cancer Update. Amanda and her family are dedicated to providing the best medical and loving care to animals in need. He tries to lift the wheel chairs which causes a tremendous amount of stress on his front legs. Watch Full Episodes, Get Behind the Scenes, Meet the Cast, and much more. They would have eventually caused severe pain, incontinence, etc. Amanda to the Rescue (l to r) Beast, Amanda, Jade and Gary with their dogs. Turns out Duncan isn’t the only incredible one in the bunch. They were born two years apart, Beast is currently 18 years old (Born 2002) and Jade is 16 years old (Born 2004). "Amanda to the Rescue," a new Animal Planet series, spotlights the work of Amanda Giese, second from left, and her family. "And Animal Planet absolutely fell in love with it," Giese says. Along with her daughter and son, Jade and Beast, and her main pup pack, Garnett, Bulldog, and Groot, Amandas mission to help special needs and major medical dogs who have been cast aside continues as she works night and day to find the loving, forever homes they … “I do this because it truly is my passion, it's what I was born to do,” says Geise. He suffers from mild tendinitis, that does have flair ups, in his right shoulder that we treat with warm laser therapy & physical therapy. Panda Paws Rescue, a non-profit animal resuce founded by Amanda Giese, is working to end homelessness, abuse and neglect of all animals. He doesn’t have anything to attach a prosthetic to. Though "Amanda to the Rescue" hasn't premiered yet, Giese says she "would be over the moon" if there was a second season. What happened to him? 65.6k Followers, 3 Following, 185 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amanda To The Rescue (@amandatotherescue) "One of the employees that works at Indigo Films (production company) was a fan of Panda Paws Rescue, and she brought it to the attention of Animal Planet," says Giese. We do not believe Duncan to be a marketing tool or a way for us to make money and it will always be that way. Most TV series, she says with a laugh, probably don't film that long, but animals are on their own schedule when it comes to recovering from surgery and other events that happen when they're in Giese's care. He can jump off of a couch, but cannot jump onto. Amanda Giese will continue her mission of rescuing unwanted canines when Animal Planet's Amanda to the Rescue returns in the fall.. Amanda Giese treats seemingly hopeless animals in need of a second chance, primarily focusing on dogs that others have given up on. But as the first episode of the show indicates, the Washington-based Giese's passion for what she does connects her to an entire network of people. Stream Amanda to the Rescue FREE with Your TV Subscription! "Amanda to the Rescue," a new Animal Planet series, spotlights the work of Amanda Giese, second from left, and her family. But after her marriage ended, Giese was a single mother of two young children, and chose to work nights at a vet clinic to give her time to see her children during the day. Duncan has found his person, "The Dad" and they are attached at the hip. Can he swim? No, Duncan is not in daily pain. Is he available for adoption? There must be something that can ambulate to attach to for a prosthetic to work. We do however push to share his story in a way that will continue to inspire people and change minds about differently abled animals. Amanda Giese cuddles Bunny (center) an 8-week-old rescue puppy born with malformed front limbs, as two of her own pet dogs come in for a closer sniff. (Gabriel Nivera/Animal Planet ). No, but he has recently found a love for splashing in the VERY shallow water. He can hop and he can go up and down stairs just fine. Does he do physical therapy? Turns out Duncan isn’t the only incredible one in the bunch. Here, we gathered all the details about Amanda Giese’s age, profession, salary, net worth, affairs, and so on. They filmed a "sizzle reel" giving a sense of the rescue and the family behind it. Pictured, from left: Jade Giese, Amanda Giese, dog Duncan… Pictured, from left: Jade Giese, Amanda Giese, dog Duncan, Gary Walters and Beast Giese. "We run 100 percent on donations," Giese says. It's not scripted, there's nothing created as far as content goes.". He tries to lift the wheel chairs which causes a tremendous amount of stress on his front legs. The rescue, which mainly handles canines, also handles some animal hospice cases. "Amanda to the Rescue," a new Animal Planet series, spotlights the work of Amanda Giese, second from left, and her family. Trips to veterinary clinics, including one in the Portland area, determine the best course to follow to help the dogs heal. Panda Paws Rescue focuses on working with animals who have major medical conditions or special needs, and to help find them homes. Yes, we do daily range of motion therapy and massage in coordination with his laser therapy. No, he is not. Why doesn’t he have prosthetics? For more than a decade, Amanda Giese has operated Panda Paws Rescue out of her home, raising her family to share her passion for saving animals. The Dad believes that quality of life is more important than quantity and he will do everything we can to keep Duncan’s quality of life excellent. Please support high-quality local journalism. Amanda Giese and her boyfriend turned fiance Jeffree Roy. He was born with his rear legs fused in an X shape. , that does have flair ups, in his right shoulder that we treat with warm laser therapy & physical therapy. His media success is 100% organic. Duncan actually has had 3 wheel chairs and has rejected them all. After a move to Southwest Washington, Giese graduated from Skyview High School and originally hoped to be a neo-natal cardiac surgeon. Even before the show, Panda Paws Rescue had gained online fame after advocating for a neglected pitbull whose two front legs were so severely injured they required amputation, and after a video of the family's two-legged boxer, Duncan Lou Who, totaled millions of views on YouTube. This is crazy. I can live like this and shows people it's anything's possible. Is it hard on his body to live the way he does? Money was made off of the original YouTube video that went viral. He does his business just like any other dog, just with better balance. If you are an Amazon Smile member, Panda Paws Rescue is a recognized charity on their list to choose from as your beneficiary each time you make a purchase. He does his business just like any other dog, just with better balance. Watch Full Episodes, Get Behind the Scenes, Meet the Cast, and much more. Giese’s family includes her four dogs, out of which three are Cavalier King Charles spaniels, and one is a two-legged boxer whom she has named Duncan Lou Who. Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Dude, you're gonna be in a movie. Select from premium Amanda Duncan of the highest quality. They were her best friends, her `saving grace’, she says. Is it hard on his body to live the way he does? Amanda began rescuing animals at a very young age, and the first animal she rescued was a kitten named John Doe at the age of 11. Everything was all set - until he met the couple who runs the rescue, Gary Walters and his wife, Amanda. As we mentioned before, Amanda Giese does not have cancer. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. Amanda Giese is the host and founder of Panda Paws Rescue, a company that concentrates their rescues on special needs animals that would normally never be adopted at a typical rescue. No, Duncan is not in daily pain. Amanda to the Rescue Official Site. Season 2 of AMANDA TO THE RESCUE which will feature more heart, laughter, and unforgettable rescue stories. But she took it upon herself, she says. Duncan’s spirit is strong and he will never quit, ultimately The Dad will have to decide for him when his quality of life is no longer at an acceptable level. Duncan actually has had 3 wheel chairs and has rejected them all. Duncan has been cast in a movie. Yes, we do daily range of motion therapy and massage in coordination with his laser therapy. The Dad believes that quality of life is more important than quantity and he will do everything we can to keep Duncan’s quality of life excellent. Here, we gathered all the details about Amanda Giese’s age, profession, salary, net worth, affairs, and so on. What surgery did he have? Amanda began rescuing animals at a very young age, and the first animal she rescued was a kitten named John Doe at the age of 11. kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist. "Amanda to the Rescue" premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 on Animal Planet. Dr. Brandon at Animal Care Clinic in Vancouver, Washington removed his rear legs by doing a double amputation. Filming began late last year, Giese says, "and we just officially wrapped filming last Friday." Amanda, to the rescue baldness, is a statement and a choice. Not to spoil the surprise, let's just say that little dog has a lot of pups. Gary Walters, with Duncan, of 'Amanda to the Rescue' speaks onstage during the Animal Planet portion of the Discovery Communications Summer TCA Event 2018 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2018... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images He will not ever put Duncan in a situation where we feel he is in pain or suffering. Amanda Geise is the founder of Panda Paws Rescue, a non-profit organization advocating for medically abused or disabled animals, in Washougal, Washington.. "She was cold and lifeless when I picked her up, and my mom helped me give her a warm bath. We do not charge for Duncan's appearances or pay for social media boosts. We have no idea, we take every day as a good day. Disturbed by how stray animals brought to the clinic were treated, Giese started what turned into Panda Paws Rescue, paying for care and helping find homes for abandoned pets. Yes it is hard on his body and it already has and will continue to prematurely break down his joints. 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