The Team at 3D Pets Prosthetics

About us

Our Mission
Our Team

Welcome to the family!

3DPets set out with the mission of bringing animal mobility devices into the 21st century. No longer will pets be left in technology's dust. We are the team behind the advanced 3D Printed Full-Limb canine prosthetic and carts.

Our Core Values:

  1. Have the best customer service in the industry
  2. Remain innovative and continue applying new technologies
  3. Be passionate!

Our Promises:

  1. Always stand by our work, if you have questions or need help with a device, we will always be here.
  2. Always point families in the right direction if we are not a good fit.
  3. Continue advancing mobility devices for animals of all types.

The Technology

Technology has come a long way over the past decade, bringing incredible innovations to industries all around the world. Unfortunately, some fields have struggled to keep up or find meaningful ways to adopt these new tools. Pet orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility carts were among them, and that’s where we stepped in. Our mission is to bring the latest advancements to pets in need, helping them achieve better outcomes while reducing stress and strain for both pets and their families.

Through a combination of innovative methods, we’ve brought pet prosthetics and carts into the 21st century by incorporating Industry 4.0 technology that even the human orthotics and prosthetics world is only beginning to explore.

By combining 3D scanning, custom-designed software, and 3D printing, we’re able to create the next generation of devices for pets in need.

The Purpose

Pets with amputations above the elbow or leg deformities have traditionally been written off, since partial-limb prosthetics couldn’t be fitted. Their only options were a clunky cart or nothing at all, and that just didn’t sit right with us. Through some incredible collaborations, we are now able to offer these pets an option they have never had before, and here is why that is so important:

  1. Pets carry about 60% of their weight on their front limbs, and the prosthetic is designed to help redistribute that weight more evenly. This reduces strain on the carpal joints and helps prevent deterioration, hyperextension, and even arthritis.
  2. Regain more normal mobility. Many three-legged pets tire much more quickly and have difficulty covering any real distance for understandable reasons. Our prosthetics and carts give them back the freedom to move more comfortably and confidently. One of our most remarkable cases went from walking just 3–5 miles a week to 12–15 miles while using our prosthetic. The results speak for themselves.
  3. Reduce the risk of serious future issues. Let’s say a three-legged pet injures their only remaining front leg. That could mean another expensive surgery and potentially leave them a double amputee. That outcome clearly isn’t the kind of care we want for pets, and it’s why proactive support is so important.

We think this covers the main points, and we’d love to connect on a call if you’d like to discuss more!

Our Team!

Alex Tholl & Adam Hecht

Co-founders of 3DPets, Alex and Adam are involved in many different facets from customer care right down to fitting devices! They both have BS degrees in industrial design with concentrations in healthcare and business. The boys got their start in the field designing and printing pre-surgical models for surgeons at Jefferson Medical Centers.

Lydia Mindek

Lydia is our director of operations at 3DPets. Coming from a background of industrial design for medical devices with years spent as a veterinary technician, Lydia understands and oversees the design and functionality of all of the devices we offer. Her favorite cases are the ones that push our team and technologies to their limits! When not at work, Lydia enjoys spending time with her own pups, Trip and Nash.

Emily Osterlof

Emily, our talented device build technician, joined 3DPets after working for many years as a veterinary technician. She excels at crafting custom devices for our clients and is loves to be involved with our in-house appointments, offering invaluable insights into product development for unique cases thanks to her background in veterinary medicine. Outside of work, Emily loves spending time outdoors, especially at the lake with her loyal companion, Jax. Emily’s dedication and passion make her an outstanding advocate for all of our patients, and her drive and passion shine through in every aspect of her role.

Kristin Sanger

Kristin and Eve are our dream client care team! Kristin is here to help new and existing clients with all of their needs alongside Eve who is one of the longest users of a 3DPets full-limb prosthesis. She is using her knowledge of animal behaviors to help build out a brand new first of it's kind training program tailored to pups with mobility devices. When not at work, she is very involved in rescue and is an incredibly dedicated foster mom. Kristin is an amazing advocate for clients and pets alike and is always pushing our team to be it's very best!

Annabelle Kempf

Annabelle might work behind the scenes, but her work definitely takes center stage! As our social media manager, she teams up with us to create awesome content for everyone to enjoy. When she’s not at work, you can find her studying music therapy to help special needs kids or catching the latest Broadway show!

Dr. Dana Yard VMD

Dr. Yard graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in veterinary medicine and now owns and operates her own practice on top of working as a valued team member here at 3DPets. She has experience treating serious conditions, offering regular pet wellness and preventative care, and regularly works with specially abled pets to help them to maintain their mobility and good quality of life. While dogs and cats are Dr. Yard's primary patients, she has also used her expertise to help animals in Africa. Outside of her work as a veterinarian, Dr. Yard can be found spoiling her horses and traveling the world.