A puppy born with six legs and two tails has been hailed as a miracle by veterinary experts. In fact, the young pup has even been named Miracle - but is more often referred to as "Skipper" because it's "cuter".
According to Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma, the Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix is believed to have survived longer than any other dog with her combination of congenital conditions.
It is also thought that she may well be the first such canine to have been born alive.
The hospital explained in a Facebook post that Skipper has a type of congenital conjoining disorder known as monocephalus dipygus and monocephalus rachipagus dibrachius tetrapus.
This has resulted in the puppy, who is now nine days old, developing two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two reproductive systems, two tails, and six legs.
The hospital explains: "It is likely that she was going to have a litter mate but they did not separate in utero. She also has signs of spina bifida along her spine.
"Positively, her organs appear to be in great shape, she is peeing and pooping, and is very strong! She nurses well and is growing appropriately so far. All of her legs move and respond to stimulus just like a normal puppy."
The vets went on to explain in the post that Miracle will need to be continuously monitored and may need support with walking when she's a little older.
They said: "It's possible she may need physical therapy and assistance with mobility as she gets older. We will continue to research her conditions, monitor her development during rechecks, and help keep Skipper pain-free and comfortable for the rest of life."
The vets also explained that little Miracle is doing remarkably well considering the odds were not exactly in the young canine's favor.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for donations towards Miracle's ongoing treatment.
In raising over $6,480 at the time of writing, the fundraising page has exceeded its target of $5,000.
The page claims that the dog has been "rejected by her mother and is being bottle-fed. She will require many vet visits and possibly future surgery to fix some issues if they arise."