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The problem is her feet and legs aren t supposed to be that way, and she is homeless. Veterinary surgeons at Washington State University s College of Veterinary Medicine confirmed this week that the lively and unknowing springer spaniel was born with severe skeletal birth defects in three of her four limbs. Chelsea was originally relinquished by her owners to the Spokane Humane Society after they learned of her extensive medical needs. The SHS contacted WSU for the needed specialty care. While she is in no distress, Chelsea s situation is likely to worsen to immobility with age and without surgery.