All told, she was in braces for 39 days from the day she was born. She stayed in the animal hospital the entire time. After that, she was slowly introduced to her mom and others in the herd.

Msituni, just 3 months old, was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a disorder that made her front legs bend improperly and prevented her from standing or walking.

Dominique Purnell says her nine-year-old daughter, Nadara, had custom leg braces made. They were going to help her walk. Now, they're left trying to figure out what to do next before her condition ...

Athena, a rescue kitten in Georgia, before getting leg braces. The 6-month-old has a condition called feline radial hypoplasia and has only just become able to walk, thanks to new limb support.