WINNIPEG

Puppy tossed in air, finds a forever home

Sarolta Saskiw CTV Winnipeg
Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 7:45PM CST Last Updated Thursday, September 15, 2016 2:24PM CST

Asha with her new family in ‎September. From left to right, meet Reece the dog, her new mom Chantalle Gauthier, Shimmer the dog, Asha and her new dad Marc Gauthier. (source: Manitoba Underdogs Rescue)

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The German Shepherd puppy known as Asha has found a home she can finally call her own.

In early August video circulated of the young pup being seriously injured after she was tossed up in the air, and landed on the ground.

Asha, who was thought to have been paralyzed after the whole ordeal, has made a full recovery.

Chantalle Gauthier has been Asha’s foster mom during her recovery, and could not part with her, so she decided to adopt the puppy herself.

“Everyone is so excited for them both,” said Lindsay Gillanders, spokesperson with Manitoba Underdogs Rescue. “It's our hope that we can help to prevent unwanted strays from the same pain Asha went through.”

Gillanders explained that the leftover donations made in Asha’s name will be used to run a spay and neuter clinic in Long Plain First Nation Oct. 29-30.