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Sisters Transform Disabled Animals' Lives with Custom Prosthetics Hope
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In the quiet town of Spangle, Washington, a heartwarming story is unfolding that’s equal parts inspiring and adorable. Meet Angela Boncz and her sister Christy, two women on a mission to give animals with disabilities a second chance at life. Their farm is unlike any other. It's a sanctuary where hope trots on three legs, rolls in custom wheelchairs, and wags its tail with joy. From goats to skunks, and even a lemur or two, no creature is too quirky or too broken for this dynamic duo.
Angela isn’t just an animal lover with a big heart. She’s also got the skills to back it up. With a degree in orthotics and prosthetics from Spokane Falls Community College, she’s turned her knowledge into a lifeline for animals in need. Whether it’s crafting a custom brace for a goat or designing a wheelchair for a skunk (yes, really), her work is nothing short of miraculous. She estimates she’s made tens of thousands of braces and prosthetics over the years. That’s a lot of happy hooves, paws, and claws.
One of the most touching stories from the farm is that of Gracie, a two-legged dog who found her forever home with Angela. Gracie was born with deformities and might not have survived without someone willing to see her potential. A veterinarian, knowing Angela’s passion and expertise, sent Gracie her way. Now, Gracie is not only surviving but thriving, thanks to a custom limb that Angela is currently working on. Tail wags included.
Then there’s Prince, a three-legged pony Angela adopted back in 2006. He wasn’t just a rescue. He was a revelation. As soon as Angela brought Prince home, she knew she had found her calling. Since then, she’s been on a mission to make sure animals like Prince and Gracie don’t just get by — they live their best lives.
Angela’s journey began on her grandmother’s farm, where she first developed a deep connection with animals. That childhood love has blossomed into a full-blown vocation, and it’s become a family affair. Her sister Christy is right there beside her, working through their business, Specialized Pet Solutions' Orthocare Fabrication, which they run out of their home. Christy brings humor and heart to the operation. “Animals are way easier than humans,” she jokes, and anyone who’s ever tried to get a toddler into a car seat might just agree.
The sisters' work isn’t just about physical support. It’s about emotional healing too — for the animals and for the people who love them. They offer an alternative to expensive surgeries that many pet owners simply can’t afford. “You don’t have to spend $6,000 on a surgery,” Angela says. “There are options.” And those options are changing lives, one brace at a time.
What makes their story so compelling isn’t just the technical skill or the sheer number of animals they’ve helped. It’s the compassion and creativity they bring to each case. Creating a lemur brace or a skunk wheelchair isn’t exactly textbook prosthetics work. It requires thinking outside the box and a willingness to try what’s never been tried before. That’s the kind of innovation that happens when passion meets purpose.
Angela and Christy aren’t just building prosthetics. They’re building possibilities. Every animal that arrives at their farm is given a chance to live with dignity, joy, and mobility. It’s a powerful reminder that disability doesn’t mean the end of the road. Sometimes, it’s just a detour to something even more beautiful.
As long as they’re able, the sisters plan to keep going, one brace, one paw, one hoof at a time. And if you ever find yourself in Spangle, don’t be surprised if you see a goat in a custom leg brace or a dog zipping by in a tiny wheelchair. That’s just another day at the Boncz farm, where hope comes with fur and a second chance.