WFTS: Retired Deputy Supplying Wheelchairs For Animals In Need

The retired deputy says providing wheelchairs for disabled animals was life-changing not just for them — but for himself.

For the past 27 years, he served and protected people as a Sarasota County Sheriff's Deputy, but now that he's retired, John Cox is shifting his focus to serving and protecting animals with disabilities.

Cox knew providing wheelchairs to animals in need would be life-changing, but he's not just referring to the animals; he's referring to himself.

"It never gets old to see the actual smile, you know, show up to the house and they open up the door and the dog is dragging its legs around, and then to pop them in this wheelie and see them take off," said Cox.