Toddler born without feet gets a puppy born without a paw

Sapphyre Johnson is three years old and, last Monday, she got her first pet - a German Shepherd pup.

As well as both being small and adorable, the pair have something very special in common.

Due to a birth defect, Sapphyre has no feet - she uses prosthetics. And her new puppy, Lt. Dan, is missing his front paw - also as a result of a birth defect.