# 3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs Trevor Byers Designed a Helpful Accessory for Legless Canines By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-wheelchair References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/22/3d-printed-wheels-give-bubbles-her-mobility-back/?ncid=rss) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Front-Leg-Dog-Wheelchair/?ALLSTEPS) Trevor Byers has designed a dog wheelchair that will tug at anyone's heartstrings. Conceived after adopting Bubbles, a Dachshund born without front legs, he wanted to create a way for her to enjoy running around as if she had all her legs. His dog wheelchair was the perfect solution -- one that he has decided to share with others through an Instructables page. Created using 3D-printing technology, the dog wheelchair ensures that Bubbles and dogs like her aren't hampered by her disability. Byers writes, "She gets around in her cart better than any other small dog I have seen missing there front legs. Up and down hills and running through thick grass taller than her nothing slows her down." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Dog Wheelchairs:** The trend of using 3D printing technology to create custom wheelchairs for animals with disabilities is disrupting the pet mobility industry. - **Accessible Pet Mobility Solutions:** The trend of designing innovative and adaptable solutions for pets with mobility challenges is disrupting the pet care industry. - **DIY Animal Assistance Devices:** The trend of sharing do-it-yourself (DIY) designs for animal wheelchairs and assistive devices is disrupting the maker community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Mobility:** The pet mobility industry is being disrupted by the development of 3D-printed wheelchairs and other innovative solutions for animals with mobility challenges. - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation in the form of accessible mobility solutions and devices for pets with disabilities. - **Maker Community:** The maker community can leverage the trend of DIY animal assistance devices to create and share innovative designs for animals with mobility challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid.md) - [Intelligent Canine Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive-exoskeleton.md) - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Supportive Senior Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid-for-dogs.md) - [Rollable Bell-Shaped Dog Kennels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poochchair.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md) - [Collapsible Canine Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-pet-stretcher.md) - [Off-Grid Dog House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-house-prototype.md)