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Meet Bella, whose leg had to be amputated after complications developed after she fell into a gopher hole. (CNN/KTXL)

Meet Bella, whose leg had to be amputated after complications developed after she fell into a gopher hole. (CNN/KTXL)

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Llama adjusts to life with a prosthetic leg

Updated: Thursday, 03 May 2012, 9:10 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 03 May 2012, 9:09 AM EDT

    NEWCASTLE, Calif. (CNN/KTXL) - Meet Bella, whose leg had to be amputated after complications developed after she fell into a gopher hole.

    "She started getting an infection in that damaged leg even though we were binding it and totally securing it," said owner Trish Brandt-Robuck.

    Soon Bella's owners had a decision to make.

    "It was the decision of either we have to euthanize her or put her down," said Brandt-Robuck. So they had her leg amputated. But soon after, Bella's health began to degrade. Their vet suggested a prosthesis. Now Bella is up and walking on all fours, and the prognosis is good.

    The company that made the prosthetic is the same company known for making a new tail fin for a dolphin.

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