My first dog is a Border Collie—a bright, affectionate companion who has brought me more happiness than I ever expected. Like so many dog parents, I think she is extraordinary.
We have shared the simple moments that become the important ones: city walks, hiking trails, new places, long days outdoors, and the quiet companionship that makes everyday life feel fuller. She has never simply been a pet to me. She is family, a walking partner, and a constant source of joy.
Then I began to notice changes.
She started having difficulty getting up, so I took her to the vet. The examination showed osteophyte-related changes in both elbow joints. From that point, I had to rethink the way we exercised together—adjusting activity, managing her weight more carefully, and paying closer attention to the signs her body was giving us.
Later, during play with another dog, she suffered an accidental patellar dislocation. She has recovered, and I am deeply grateful for that. But the experience changed the way I think about mobility.
When you love a dog, you cannot ignore the possibility that age, joint conditions, recovery, or another injury may eventually make everyday movement more difficult. You start asking practical questions: How can I help her get up more comfortably? How can I reduce strain? How can I keep walks safe? How can I help her continue enjoying the world in her own way?
Animobilo began with those questions.
I started searching for genuinely useful mobility support—not products designed simply to look good, but solutions that could make a meaningful difference in a dog’s daily movement and comfort. I wanted products I would feel confident choosing for my own dog.
That is still the standard behind Animobilo today.
We are here for the dog who needs a little more support getting outside. For the senior dog who still lights up at the sound of the lead. For the dog recovering from surgery. For the family adjusting to a new diagnosis, injury, or mobility change. And for every dog parent who wants to protect not only their dog’s movement, but also their confidence, independence, and joy.
Because a mobility challenge should not automatically mean the end of exploration.