Nobody Told Me My Legs Don't Work: Journey of a Down Dog
Logline
Nobody Told me My Legs Don't Work is an incredible story of a dog's will to walk again after a stroke and the determination of a couple that did everything they could to make it happen. It chronicles the dog's journey from paralysis to triumphantly walking again and the progression of her owners that grew from childhood sweethearts to parents.
Genre
Drama, Family, Memoir, Comedy,
Short Summary
Everyday life for Travis and his wife Renea is turned upside down when they find their seven-year old Golden Retriever, Keegan, paralyzed from a stroke. Travis refuses to listen to the prognosis that Keegan would never recover and should be put to sleep and instead goes searching for a miracle.
Setting
Midwest, Illinois
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Travis
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Engaging, Decisive, Educated, Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Renea, wife of protagonist
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Empathetic, Gracious, Clumsy, Desperate, Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Dr. Ava
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Heroic, Confident, Decisive, Educated, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities
Additional Character Details
Name: Keegan, the Golden Retriever (Pet)
Age: 7
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Charming, Clumsy, Faithful, Funny, Perseverance, Beautiful