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As part Tripawds’ mission to educate the public about the capabilities of three legged amputee dogs, we recently exhibited at the Doggie Olympics in Fort Collins, Colorado.

With our homemade Buja board, various Tripawds Gear and handouts, we and Tripawds Spokesdawg Wyatt Ray showed the world what tripawds can do!

The Doggie Olympics is a local institution that benefits animal assisted activities and therapy programs. Participants compete in obedience, agility, retrieval and catch contests to earn medals and prizes.

We’d like to thank you, the Tripawds community, for giving to the 2010 fundraising campaign because . . .

your generosity went toward helping us pay the $40 exhibitors fee and another $75 to print up a laminated poster and fliers to hand out. We saved money by borrowing a canopy for shade, but someday we’ll get one of our own.

The materials we had were terrific, and it’s all because you helped create our very first event display! Thank you!

Throughout the day, Wyatt Ray demonstrated his Buja board talents, and even showed another Tripawd named Spree how to rock and roll on his rocker board!

Even Spirit Peyton’s Pack, Cami, Kris and Dillon and Rhys stopped by to say hello!

We’ll be attending more dog events like this, preferring to focus on affordable gatherings spotlighting canine health care and related activities.

If you know of any neat dog events that we should attend, let us know!

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Can you believe there are just 26 more days of summer left? This means it’s time for your and your Tripawd to hit the open road!

For those of you who take road trips with your Tripawd, what advice do you have for new Tripawd pawrents?

Share your top 3 Tripawd travel tips, and you can win a complimentary goody bag from the nice people at Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul!

For example, our top 3 travel tips are:

1. Wear a Ruff Wear Harness for easy lifting in and out of vehicles, and preparing you for unexpected surfaces.
2. Carry plenty of water no matter where you’re headed. These portable travel bowls make watering time easy.
3. Remember to stop and smell the roses!

This contest is easy:

• Write your top 3 Tripawds Travel Tips below or in the related discussion forum topic, no later than Sunday, September 5th.
• Tripawds Spokesdawg Wyatt Ray will pick a winner at 6pm Labor Day, Monday, September 6th.
• Sorry, only U.S. residents can participate.

Please note that Tripawds doesn’t receive compensation for these contests. The Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul people just want to get the word out about their highly-rated prepared kibble, and we think freebies from makers of quality dog products are cool! Check out their Facebook Page to see what others have to say about it.

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One hot summer day back in 2007, I was running around in a field playing Frisbee with Mom and Dad. We were at Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, and it was sooooo hot. But I had a great time! I played until my pawrents wouldn’t let me anymore, then we rested and they gave me lots of water. As I sat there recuperating, Mom got the crazy idea to film my tongue bouncing up and down. Dad, with nothing better to do I guess, posted it on YouTube.

Today, this video, “Jerry Pants to Show Off Extra Long Tongue,” just reached a new milestone: 1,004,614 views!

For your enjoyment, here it is! Hoppy Summer Everypawdy!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Here’s the rest of that fun, hot summer day we had together:

Click here to view the embedded video.

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Hey everypawdy, just wanted to let you know that Tripawds is on the road this week, flying to warmer climates for the winter. If you don’t hear from us a whole lot, it’s because we’re rollin’ down the highway, looking for a new place to camp. We should be settled by Wednesday 10/28 or Thursday at the latest, and ready to jump back into action.

Meanwhile, a big thanks to our Forum Moderators and everyone here for taking such great care of eachother in the Discussion Forums while we are away. You are such an awesome, supportive family!

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Looking back at our nearly two years on the road together, I recall my people often listening to their favorite KHSU program online. Once in a while they would call Mad Dr. Matt, the host of Alternative Therapy, with updates about our location or my condition.

Now, one year after my passing, Jim has had a little fun with iMovie to create this tribute video featuring yours truly, the voice of Matty Dread and inspawrational music from Kelly’s Lot …

NOTE: No crying allowed! Unless they are tears of joy for all the fond memories we shared together as a pack.

Special thanks to the Mad Doctor for his special Jerry tribute show (#379 – 10/11/08) and frequent shout-outs! And many more to Frankie and his Rockin’ people for use of this acoustic version of Today from their Kelly’s Lot album Trio.

I believe the song says it all, and Barney helps us show at the end of the video … that it is all about the present.

That’s where the Ruff Wear K9 Float Coat comes in handy. Tripawd dogs can swim farther and longer with this awesome life vest. And the strong handle can help you help your pup.

My pawrents wrote about this great life preserver for dogs last year. But Ruff Wear recently announced a close-out sale on remaining inventory for the Float Coat. So we are hoppy to re-publish this post in its entirety, complete with demonstration video and new Big Savings While Supplies Last!

(August 4, 2008) I love to swim. And yes, we three legged dogs really can swim! But since we tire easily, we can sometimes take on water.

My people discovered this the hard way, and stopped taking me to the lakes I love so much. That’s why I’m glad they got me a new K-9 Float Coat from Ruff Wear!

Now I can swim farther and longer than ever before. Ruff Wear’s new K-9 Float Coat provides the extra buoyancy your tripawd needs to truly enjoy swimming. Keep reading to read our product review and view the demonstration video we produced, or to order yours today!

The K-9 Float Coat from Ruff Wear is far superior to any other dog life jackets on the market. Since this flotation device wraps all the way under the belly, it provides chest protection and support from the moment your dog enters the water. Other canine life preservers only offer flotation padding on the back, which doesn’t help until your dog is halfway under water.

With variable thickness buoyancy cells, the K-9 Float coat delivers proven fit and functionality. A generous ergonomic cut provides full range of motion in and out of the water. Putting on and removing the Float Coat is easy with three sturdy quick release buckles.

The padded neck support can be easily adjusted with its Velcro closure. And the low profile assistance handle helps you help your tripawd when additional support is needed.

Two strong girth straps keep your dog centered and in the coat. And high contrast color options provide superior visibility.

K-9 Float Coat Demonstration Video

Swimming is excellent exercise for three-legged dogs, especially those with knee or hip problems. With the Float Coat from Ruff Wear, your tripawd can enjoy swimming farther and longer, and you don’t have to worry about his comfort or safety.

Keep your tripawd on the go – and his head above water – with the K-9 Float Coat, for the best in canine flotation and water safety!

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When it’s time to hit the trail again, don’t forget the Ruff Wear Web Master harness for ultimate mobility assistance!

Why buy from Tripawds? Purchases made on this site help support our continuing efforts to raise awareness about canine cancer and amputation as a viable treatment option. Because we believe it is better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.

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By keeping me in their hearts and knowing that my spirit shall always travel with them, they find comfort in my absence. Every once in a while I just have to remind them I’m still around, if only in spirit. Take their recent stay in Luckenbach, Texas for instance.

We spent a couple nights enjoying the Luckenbach scene last year – lots of grass, good people, and a sign on the door that reads “Dogs On Leases Only” – my kinda place.

Missing me on their recent visit back, they stumbled upon my name lost in the sea of license plates that makes up the outhouse walls. Just another reminder from me for them to live in the now, with no regrets, and enjoy life as it is.

After a storm flooded the field where they had parked the trailer, they found themselves stuck in Luckenbach a bit longer than expected. But instead of getting upset, the license plate reminded them of my mantra – Every day is a great day, enjoy each one to the fullest no matter what life throws your way.

I could think of worse places than Luck to be stuck. If you’ve lost a furry friend to cancer, consdier checking out our coping with loss discussion forum. Fortunately – or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it – you’re not alone.

Or, you can watch the entire episode online at pbs.org. (See parts 2 & 5 for Jerry’s story.) Here’s a preview* …

Click here to view the embedded video.

If you’re new here and asking, “So what?” … this was a big deal for us here at tripawds.com because this episode of Nature features me and my pack on the road sharing that incredible bond which only true animal lovers can understand.

Check it out and tell a friend! There’s also only one week left to submit your pet photos for Nature’s Why I Love Cats and Dogs Photo Contest so act now.

*EDIT: We have replaced the preview clip originally posted above with the first segment from Why We Love Cats and Dogs. View the entire episode online at PBS.org for the rest of Jerry’s story.

We must give a special shout-out to producer Ellen Goosenberg Kent and her crew. Since they first followed us around Santa Fe last March, we’ve wondered what would come of the hours of footage they shot.

Well, Ellen did a simply amazing job telling Jerry’s story! We have now seen it about a dozen times and still cry every time.

And the feedback has simply been overwhelming. Just check out some of the heartfelt comments people are leaving on our posts about Jerry’s last days.

We are just astounded to think that our story has touched so many people, in such profound ways. If the response here and on the Nature website is any indication, Ellen is sure to be nominated for another Emmy!

And if traffic is any indication of our future success with this website, Jerry’s legacy is bound to live on here forever.

We typically averaged about 900 unique visits a day. Yesterday alone we had more than 6,000 visitors!

Thank you Ellen. Thank you Nature. Thank you PBS.

And special thanks to all the viewers out there who dropped by to discover Jerry’s full story and share their own puppy-love stories with us. Thanks to all of you, we continue to spread the word that it’s better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.

Be sure to tune in at 8:00 p.m. (check your local listings to be sure). You’ll also hear from many other pet owners and various animal behavior experts like the awesome Sarah Wilson.

You can comment on the video at YouTube. Read more about Jerry’s stardom here, and don’t forget to submit your favorite pet photo for the PBS Why I Love Cats and Dog photo contest!

We will be in the Tripawds chat room live before and after the show airs in all time zones. Please stop in to say “Hi!”

The show’s been getting great write ups, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, the Times Standard, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Tribune News Media Service among others.