amputated

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Among those taken in are a blind swan, an eagle with an amputated wing and a stork that suffered a concussion during an air attack.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A woman who found out she was diabetic at seven years old has told how stepping on a dog biscuit led to her right leg being amputated.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The 41-year-old has previously said that surgery had prevented her from having her leg amputated following the incident.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A Van Nuys woman whose arm was amputated because of a dog attack received a $7.5-million settlement in June 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

A: It’s the one you amputated last time, Doctor.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell