Comments on: When a Tripawd Needs Another Leg Surgery http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/ Better to hop on three legs than to limp on four. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:43:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: jerry http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31820 jerry Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:01:24 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31820 Darrell, our hearts ache for you, we are so, so sorry to hear this. Please don't be so hard on yourself, Rocky doesn't want you to be. You gave him an incredible life, and did the best you could. He knows that you did all you could for him. Someday you will be reunited, and remember, he will always live on in your hearts. If you want to talk to someone, please call the wonderful, compassionate grief counselors at <a href="http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu" rel="nofollow">Colorado State University's Argus Institute</a>. We are thinking of you and sending love and healing thoughts your way. Our deepest condolences. Rene, Jim, Wyatt Ray and Spirit Jerry Darrell, our hearts ache for you, we are so, so sorry to hear this.

Please don’t be so hard on yourself, Rocky doesn’t want you to be. You gave him an incredible life, and did the best you could. He knows that you did all you could for him. Someday you will be reunited, and remember, he will always live on in your hearts.

If you want to talk to someone, please call the wonderful, compassionate grief counselors at Colorado State University’s Argus Institute.

We are thinking of you and sending love and healing thoughts your way. Our deepest condolences.

Rene, Jim, Wyatt Ray and Spirit Jerry

]]> By: Darrell Monk http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31819 Darrell Monk Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:04:41 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31819 First of all I would like to thank all of you for your help and concerns, however the regretful decision was made to have Rocky put to sleep. He is, at this very moment, on his way to a better place. The extremely painful experience of loosing him has taught me a valuable lesson. I have found that it is not enough to teach them, feed them, walk them, play with them, love them and all of the other thems that a pack leader should do, but we also need to be aware that we also need to pay for them. We need to be aware that we are not qualified to do all of the things that may arise throughout the life of a loved one and that it may be necessary to pay someone else to do something for them that we cannot do. In taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one, we also need to be financially responsible. I was not financially responsible, and I now believe that Rocky has paid the ultimate price due to my ignorance and inadequacies. For this I can never forgive myself, I can only hope that I can teach others to be as responsible as I was not. Even though we have already spent over $3K just having Rocky stabilized and evaluated, it was not near enough. The need for pet insurance, in my opinion, is a wise purchase if there is no way bank $20K or so for emergencies. I never thought I would be in this situation and did not know that payments for pet treatments must be made in advance and not by payments over time. I have learned many lessons, but again the one I stress at this time is financial responsibility. Take the time to evaluate your financial situation, before you become a pet owner. Otherwise you may find yourself feeling the same way that I do now, and let me tell you, it isn't good. Thanks again for all of your help and concerns. I may continue to develop the "Ball," but that is another story. Thanks again Darrell the More Responsible Dog Lover. First of all I would like to thank all of you for your help and concerns, however the regretful decision was made to have Rocky put to sleep. He is, at this very moment, on his way to a better place. The extremely painful experience of loosing him has taught me a valuable lesson. I have found that it is not enough to teach them, feed them, walk them, play with them, love them and all of the other thems that a pack leader should do, but we also need to be aware that we also need to pay for them. We need to be aware that we are not qualified to do all of the things that may arise throughout the life of a loved one and that it may be necessary to pay someone else to do something for them that we cannot do. In taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one, we also need to be financially responsible. I was not financially responsible, and I now believe that Rocky has paid the ultimate price due to my ignorance and inadequacies. For this I can never forgive myself, I can only hope that I can teach others to be as responsible as I was not. Even though we have already spent over $3K just having Rocky stabilized and evaluated, it was not near enough. The need for pet insurance, in my opinion, is a wise purchase if there is no way bank $20K or so for emergencies. I never thought I would be in this situation and did not know that payments for pet treatments must be made in advance and not by payments over time. I have learned many lessons, but again the one I stress at this time is financial responsibility. Take the time to evaluate your financial situation, before you become a pet owner. Otherwise you may find yourself feeling the same way that I do now, and let me tell you, it isn’t good. Thanks again for all of your help and concerns. I may continue to develop the “Ball,” but that is another story. Thanks again Darrell the More Responsible Dog Lover.

]]> By: jerry http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31818 jerry Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:22:57 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31818 Good luck Darrell, you are a real saint. Keep us posted OK? Good luck Darrell, you are a real saint. Keep us posted OK?

]]> By: Darrell Monk http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31815 Darrell Monk Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:22:36 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31815 He front legs are the ones that are wounded. It is not the device we need, it is the facility to do the double amputation that we cannot find. We have been to Ohio State University, it is against their policy to do double amputations. They seem to have a double standard, as we've found at every other vet we've been to. They will all try to save his legs, with no guarantee of use of the limbs, at $10K+, which we cannot afford, but nobody will do the double amputation, which ends up being the exact same result, except the limbs will be gone instead of just hanging there, but at a much lower cost. That is why we were looking into a double amputation, we my be able to afford that. I will contact the schools, universities and the site recommended by Codie, to see if anyone can help, thank you. Thanks again to everyone that is able to help or point us in the right direction. Bless you Chuy, keep on going and never give up!!! He front legs are the ones that are wounded. It is not the device we need, it is the facility to do the double amputation that we cannot find. We have been to Ohio State University, it is against their policy to do double amputations. They seem to have a double standard, as we’ve found at every other vet we’ve been to. They will all try to save his legs, with no guarantee of use of the limbs, at $10K+, which we cannot afford, but nobody will do the double amputation, which ends up being the exact same result, except the limbs will be gone instead of just hanging there, but at a much lower cost. That is why we were looking into a double amputation, we my be able to afford that. I will contact the schools, universities and the site recommended by Codie, to see if anyone can help, thank you. Thanks again to everyone that is able to help or point us in the right direction. Bless you Chuy, keep on going and never give up!!!

]]> By: Codie Rae http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31811 Codie Rae Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:15:35 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31811 Which legs are they? There are carts that work for dogs missing or unable to use both front or both back legs. Having both legs out of commission on one side might be harder but with your robotics experience you might be able to make it work. Check out Eddies Wheels at http://www.eddieswheels.com/ and http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.php for lots of ideas about how to help your pup get around post-amp. I understand that Eddies Wheels also takes back used carts and then donates them to dogs that need them. Best of luck and please keep us posted! Codie Rae Which legs are they? There are carts that work for dogs missing or unable to use both front or both back legs. Having both legs out of commission on one side might be harder but with your robotics experience you might be able to make it work. Check out Eddies Wheels at http://www.eddieswheels.com/ and http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.php for lots of ideas about how to help your pup get around post-amp. I understand that Eddies Wheels also takes back used carts and then donates them to dogs that need them.

Best of luck and please keep us posted!
Codie Rae

]]> By: admin http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31808 admin Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:16:59 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31808 We are so sorry to hear about your pup. I'd recommend looking into your nearest veterinary teaching hospital. We took Jerry to UC Davis in California, and Colorado State University is another state of the art facility. Please keep us posted, we'd love to hear about your robotics solution. Best wishes, and thanks for asking! We are so sorry to hear about your pup. I’d recommend looking into your nearest veterinary teaching hospital. We took Jerry to UC Davis in California, and Colorado State University is another state of the art facility. Please keep us posted, we’d love to hear about your robotics solution. Best wishes, and thanks for asking!

]]> By: Darrell Monk http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31803 Darrell Monk Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:36:24 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31803 Does anyone know of a facility that will perform a double limb amputation? Our dog was struck by a vehicle. All of the doctors we have visited will only try to save the limbs, at a cost of $10K+, which we cannot afford. They will not do double amputations due to “poor quality-of-life.” They are all willing to try to save them, for $10K+, but will not guarantee that the limbs can be saved, thus placing him with “poor quality-of-life” anyway, which is to be acceptable to them. Are all facilities just in it for the money and not willing to take the cheaper course of action with the same complications and potential outcome? We cannot afford $10K, but may be able to afford a double amputation at around $5K. Is there anyone who can help us? He does not have long before he will not recover, if he’s able to now. We just want to save our dog. Thanks for any and all assistance. P.S. I am a retired robotics specialist and think I will be able to increase his quality-of-life with shocks and platforms with a DYSON type “Ball” for movement around the house and yard. Thanks, Darrell the Dog Lover. Does anyone know of a facility that will perform a double limb amputation? Our dog was struck by a vehicle. All of the doctors we have visited will only try to save the limbs, at a cost of $10K+, which we cannot afford. They will not do double amputations due to “poor quality-of-life.” They are all willing to try to save them, for $10K+, but will not guarantee that the limbs can be saved, thus placing him with “poor quality-of-life” anyway, which is to be acceptable to them. Are all facilities just in it for the money and not willing to take the cheaper course of action with the same complications and potential outcome? We cannot afford $10K, but may be able to afford a double amputation at around $5K. Is there anyone who can help us? He does not have long before he will not recover, if he’s able to now. We just want to save our dog. Thanks for any and all assistance. P.S. I am a retired robotics specialist and think I will be able to increase his quality-of-life with shocks and platforms with a DYSON type “Ball” for movement around the house and yard.

Thanks, Darrell the Dog Lover.

]]> By: Michele http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31397 Michele Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:20:57 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31397 Your story is giving me such hope. I felt so alone prior to finding this web site. Our "Boomer" is a cancer survivor of 4 years and now has to have TPLO (knee surgery) on his only good back leg. He is 86lbs and the surgeon said he "should" be ok but has not operated on such a large 3 legged dog. We have bought our third sling in the last 2 days because he is having such a hard time going to the bathroom. But....you give us hope. Michele, Mike and Boomer Your story is giving me such hope. I felt so alone prior to finding this web site. Our “Boomer” is a cancer survivor of 4 years and now has to have TPLO (knee surgery) on his only good back leg. He is 86lbs and the surgeon said he “should” be ok but has not operated on such a large 3 legged dog. We have bought our third sling in the last 2 days because he is having such a hard time going to the bathroom. But….you give us hope.
Michele, Mike and Boomer

]]> By: calpurnia http://tripawds.com/2009/07/09/when-a-tripawd-needs-another-leg-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-31311 calpurnia Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:09:44 +0000 http://www.tripawds.com/?p=1436#comment-31311 Chuy! You are an inspiration!!! Chuy! You are an inspiration!!!

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