WATCH: Paralyzed 'Mermaid Kitty' Gets Rolling With Custom Wheelchair

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Dasha, a kitty at the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, was accidentally slammed in a door at just four weeks old, which paralyzed her from the waist down.

This week, the affectionately named "mermaid kitty" was able to get around a little better for the first time after being fitted for a custom kitty wheelchair.

Here's how Dasha walked before:

Here's how she walked yesterday, after being placed in her new "chair."

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Shelter workers say they'll continue to make adjustments to the chair to make sure Dasha is as comfortable as possible.

You can donate to help with Dasha's care HERE.

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