Thanks for doing this Stacy. See you Sunday!

Does your Tripawd have cancer? If you’ve always wanted to ask an animal communicator about how your dog is coping with this illness, now is your chance. On Sunday, April 22 Tripawd Talk Radio welcomes back Stacy Krafcyzk of All Spirit Healing in Wisconsin.

For this episode, four lucky winners who are currently battling cancer
will be selected for a personal reading, live on our show. 

(Stacy’s next appearance will be specifically for dogs without cancer)

How to Enter to Win

If you would like to be chosen for a free reading, please tell us here in 100 words or less, why you believe Stacy can help you and your Tripawd during your cancer journey.

Be sure to enter by replying to this topic. You must include a small photo of your Tripawd. Stacy will utilize this information to provide an informative, helpful reading about your Tripawd.

Four lucky Tripawds members will be chosen at random and notified during the week of 04/09. Stay tuned for the announcement in this Discussion Forum Topic!

Date: Sunday, April 22,2012

Time: 3:00pm PST (4:00 MT, 6:00 Eastern)

Duration: 30 min.

Call In Number: (310) 388-9739*

Tune In Here: Intuitive Animal Communication Canine Cancer Readings

Share Link: bit.ly/ttr042212

*You do not need to call to hear the show. Listen live here and join us in the chat room or call (310) 388-9739 with your questions.

This promises to be a fascinating episode, we hope you’ll tune in. Past episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio with Stacy have been very informative.

ABOUT STACY

Stacy is from West Allis, Wisconsin. She has worked with animals for over a decade doing humane work on a professional level at All Spirit Healing and has assisted thousands of animals, domestic and wildlife, throughout the years. Stacy has always had a strong bond and passion for animals since a child and is now being carried throughout her professional and personal life.

Her unique approach and gentle guidance will give you great perspective and understanding in all areas of your life and help you reach your greatest potential.

Also experienced with Energy healing modalities, Stacy is a Reiki Master Practitioner and uses essential oils that are 100% natural and safe for humans as well as animals to help them overcome emotional and/or physical ailments.

DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio is for entertainment only. Tripawds.com is not responsible or liable, for any damages resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied herein.

When it seems like all hope is lost, Home For Life® Animal Sanctuary in Star Prairie, Wisconsin often comes to the rescue.

Home for Life is an unusual but much needed facility with dedicated staff and volunteers who provide “loving care, a nurturing environment that is safe and stable, a place to belong… a home for life.”

Tripawd Bear and Family Finds a Loving Home

Home For Life® Animal Sanctuary recently saved three legged Bear and his senior siblings from a certain terrible fate, because senior dogs are among the most difficult to find homes for, especially when they are shy and come with a perceived handicap.

Tripawd Bear is a ten year old Collie/ Shepherd mixed breed who came from a volatile domestic abuse situation. When his human Mom fled for safety, she not take her four senior dogs and surrendered them to a rescue group. But when the rescue couldn’t fulfill its promise to take Bear and his pack, Home for Life stepped in to help.

Today, Bear’s family is together forever. All four dog are living out their lives, as a strong, close pack, in their own townhouse at Home for Life.

Why Home for Life is Different

Home for Life does not place animals, but instead provides a permanent home. The group cares for about 245 special needs animals on its 40 acre property along the Apple River in Wisconsin. With 13 doggie townhomes, three operations buildings and numerous fenced runs and play areas, these happy animals are in good hands as they spend the rest of their days among a loving volunteer-driven staff of caregivers.

The group was founded in 1997, and can only continue its work because of the generosity of people who help sponsor the care of animal residents. It take 8 sponsors at $25 a month to help care for just one Home for Life resident with average veterinary needs. If you’d like to help, contact Home For Life® Animal Sanctuary.

Reaching Out for Life

Until recently, shelter animals only had two ways out: adoption or euthanasia. Today, thanks to Home For Life’s visionary efforts, a new option is being created; the Third Door™.

For animals with medical needs or temperament challenges, Home for Life’s Third Door™ program gives these animals a quality life, where they can be themselves, run and play, and be loved and cherished for as long as they live. Animals receive specialized care that’s tailored to their needs, instead of just living in a warehouse-type existence.

The facility in Star Prairie is a model for additional Home for Life Sanctuaries to be created around the country. Ultimately the group hopes to change public perception of euthanasia as an option for these special needs animals, by educating people through outreach programs that encourage them to commit to lifetime dedication and care of their companion animals.

Contact Home for Life to learn how you can sponsor Buddy and his family,
or any of their other rescued animals and programs.

Click here to view the embedded video.

During Tripawds’ early days, we used this banner area to liven things up with photos of Spirit Jerry, our founder. Later, some members like Nova the Queen, were given a banner to add variety. Our only policy was to pick a good photo that showed Tripawds loving life on three legs.

Afterwards we realized the banner area is a good place to honor the souls of Tripawds who have earned their wings. We agonized over who would go up there because we feel that all Tripawds members who pawsitively impact the lives of others should be honored. So we came up with an informal policy.

The Tripawds Banner Policy

First, we want to be clear that Tripawds banners cannot be purchased with certain financial contribution levels. Doing so wouldn’t be fair to someone who has provided a tremendous amount of help to others in the Forums, but hasn’t been able to financially support Tripawds on the same level that others can. On the other hand, some members who seldom post in the Forums are able to contribute financially, so we would like to acknowledge their support too.

Therefore, all future Tripawds Tribute Banners will be reserved for
those members who:

Have clearly shared helpful support, resources and encouragement
to others in the Forums on an ongoing basis. Or, have contributed behind the scenes
with ongoing financial support to help keep Tripawds online.

That’s it. We think it’s fair but we are always open to your ideas about making it better.

If we ever accidentally overlook a member who you think should be in a banner, we hope you’ll understand it wasn’t intentional. Thanks!

Tune in to Tripawd Talk Radio this Sunday to learn how to make it a positive event.  Bring your questions for animal communicator Stacy Krafczyk! Or post them here and join us in the chat room during the show.

Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time: 3:00pm PST (4:00 MT, 6:00 Eastern)
Duration: 30 min.
Call In Number: (310) 388-9739*

Tune In Here: Introducing New Dogs to Your Pack
Share Link: bit.ly/ttr021912

*You do not need to call to hear the show. Listen live here and join us in the chat room or call (310) 388-9739 with your questions.

Introducing a new pack member to your other furry and human family members can make or break a relationship. It can be especially traumatic if you are dealing with an illness in the pack, like cancer. In order to give your new animal companion the best chance at fitting in with your pack, you’ll need to learn several techniques to put everyone at ease.

To help you do this, we are pleased to welcome back Stacy Krafczyk, a professional animal communicator, intuitive reader, medium and Reiki Master. Stacy will discuss the importance of properly introducing and adding another animal to your household. She will present easy techniques for communicating to your animals and making a successful introduction, for both existing and incoming pack members

ABOUT STACY:

Stacy is from West Allis, Wisconsin. She has worked with animals for over a decade doing humane work on a professional level and has assisted thousands of animals, domestic and wildlife, throughout the years. Stacy has always had a strong bond and passion for animals since a child and is now being carried throughout her professional and personal life.

Her unique approach and gentle guidance will give you great perspective and understanding in all areas of your life and help you reach your greatest potential.

Also experienced with Energy healing modalities, Stacy is a Reiki Master Practioner and uses essential oils that are 100% natural and safe for humans as well as animals to help them overcome emotional and/or physical ailments.

Related Podcasts:

Don’t miss these previous popular Tripawd Talk Radio episodes with Stacy:

More Animal Communication and Spirit Healing
Animal Communication Our Most Popular Live Show Yet

DISCLAIMER: Information provided at Tripawd Talk Radio is for entertainment only. Tripawds.com is not responsible or liable, for any damages resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied herein.

Each day, thousands of pets are admitted to emergency rooms because of accidents that happen around the house. These accidents can cost several hundred to a few thousand dollars for treatment and can cause your pet significant pain and illness, or even death.

In a few weeks, Tripawd Talk Radio will speak with Dr. Jason Nicholas, BVetMed and owner of The Preventive Vet™, an Oregon-based service that helps pet pawrents spot household pet dangers before they become an issue. We’ll talk about pet safety tips such as spotting common household and yard pet poisons and easy pet-proofing tips for dogs of all ages.

Currently Dr. Nicholas needs your help:

He is assessing pet owner’s awareness about pet safety to find out how he can best help people keep their pets safe. He has created an easy, short online survey that you can take in just 10 minutes. By providing your feedback, you can enter to win a sweepstakes prize  (cool QR code pet ID tag). In addition, the person who refers the most survey respondents will also get a $50 Starbucks gift card.

Take your Preventive Vet™ Survey Here and stay tuned for Dr. Nicholas’ appearance on Tripawd Talk Radio!

Next Sunday, August 28 at 6:30 pm Eastern, Tripawd Talk Radio is hoppy to host renowned dog behaviorist Sarah Wilson of MySmartPuppy, speaker, instructor and author of numerous books about everything dogs.

Tripawd Talk Radio Chat with Sarah, Sunday 8/28

Join us for a fun discussion about how to maintain postive behavior in dogs after any major surgery.

Learn how to adapt training techniques for recovering dogs, how to handle pack-mate interaction, and much more!

Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: 6:30pm Eastern (4:30 MT, 3:30 Pacific)
Duration: 30 min.
Call In Number: (310) 388-9739*

Tune In Here: Behavior Training Tips for Dogs After Surgery

Share Link: bit.ly/ttr082811

*You do not need to call to hear the show. Listen live here and join us in the chat room or call (310) 388-9739 with your questions.

About our Guest:

Sarah Wilson is an experienced professional dog trainer, behaviorist and an expert in the human-animal bond. Since 2000, she has run one of the most active dog training and care communities on the the Internet, MySmartPuppy.com. Sarah loves working with all dog/human teams but has a special place in her heart for the shy/sensitive/deficit dogs.

She appeared alongside Tripawds founder Spirit Jerry, founder of Tripawds, in PBS Nature’s “Why We Love Cats and Dogs,” regularly contributes to New England Cable News “The Secret Life of Animals,” Comcast’s Pets on Demand and Nick Jr.’s “A Pup Grows Up.”

With eight books to her name (including My Smart Puppy; Good Owners, Great Dogs; Childproofing Your Dog, Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals About You) and a ninth on the way, she is a prolific and popular writer.

An engaging speaker, she has taught at Tufts-Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, American Council of the Blind, Pet Sitters International, International Association of Canine Professionals, The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Puppyworks, The ASPCA, Groomers Expo, and many more.

Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show or post your questions in the discussion forums.

Reply to this topic with any brief questions for Sarah. This Topic will be updated with a program podcast after the show.

Recommended Reading:

Sarah Meets Tripawds Spokespup Wyatt Ray: Tripawd Confidence Starts with You

Perhaps you’ve wondered if their foods are as good as they sound. Well, rest assured, both Whole Dog Journal and our friend Mike Sagman, AKA, the Dog Food Advisor, think that the Chicken Soup For The Dog Lover’s Soul foods are good for Tripawds who can eat a grain-based diet.

Dog Food Advisor recently reviewed the Chicken Soup series and gave it four out of five stars. He said “Based upon the ingredients alone, this Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul product appears to be an excellent kibble.”

Enter to win a $20 Petco Gift Card

Dog Food Advisor’s review and Whole Dog Journal’s endorsement gave us the confidence we wanted in the Chicken Soup dog food, which is why we are holding a contest sponsored by the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul people.

Chicken Soup For The Pet Lover’s Soul is giving us a $20 Petco gift certificate to award to one lucky Tripawd pawrent.

Entering the contest is easy. Tell us in 100 words or less:

“What is the funniest reaction you’ve heard from a kid who has just seen your Tripawd?”

To qualify, just share your story in the comments section below, by midnight on Tuesday, May 11th. All entries will be posted in the Tripawds News Blog, and a winner will be drawn at random by Tripawds Spokesdog Wyatt Ray Dawg.

Stay tuned for the winning entry!

The Forums are up, but you may be experiencing issues. We thank you in advance for hanging in there with us, and hope to have things back and running smoothly again today.

Please contact us with any questions, concerns and issues. Post any upgrade issues here too. You can also find us on our Facebook page.

Hang tight Tripawds, we’ll be back up and hopping around ASAP!

These pretty pups aren’t Tripawds, but we wanted to help spread the word about them. Last week they were saved from a terrible dog hoarding situation in rural Park County, Colorado.

Calpurnia and her Mom are working hard to help find donations and homes for these dogs. Here’s what they had to say:

“We are dealing with a horrific case of a musher ‘hoarding’ dogs, resulting in 100 dogs (6 mos to 14 yrs) that are now in desperate need of homes. Here is a local news story about the discovery.

Luckily, another musher who lives in the area discovered the situation before it got any worse and contacted the authorities. Amazingly, the dogs seem friendly and well socialized.

All the dogs are “somewhere” safe for now.

I asked what the critical need is right now, and it is money.

Park County is not a big county, and very low on funds. It is costing them to bond these dogs, plus medical care for the critical ones, plus checkups, shots, spay/neuters for the rest.

If people want to donate, they can send it to the Park County Animal Control, flagged for the Sled Dog Rescue efforts.

They can also donate to one of the shelters (listed below in order of need):

If someone wants to adopt a dog (someone with an active lifestyle, with a 6′ or greater fence and lots of patience and time to help these dogs adjust to being pets), they can contact the shelters directly.

The more doggy people I can get brainstorming on this, the better we can get these dogs homed and the love and care they each deserve.”

Please contact:

• Ark-Valley Humane Society, Buena Vista, CO. Tel: 719-395-2737
• Lake County Animal Shelter, Leadville, CO. Tel: 719-486-8951
• Denver Dumb Friends League, Denver CO. Tel: 303-751-5772
• Longmont Humane Society, Longmont CO. Tel: 303-772-1232
• Boulder Humane Society, Boulder, CO. Tel: 303-442-4030

Our friend Eve just sent her incredible Thanksgiving poem to us. Nothing more beautifully expresses the love we all share for the canine species. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

“north above tree line

between snow slow thaw

glacier scoured ground

mating season

nips, lips grazing muzzles

bed

far from looking eyes

limbs entwined genitals so

closely clasped the pair

unmoves until swelling ceases

breath quiets in earthen cavity

of home

squirming young a pound more or

less of defenseless flesh

blind, deaf able only to breathe

suck from teats

patient eyed splayed on one side

mother a sweet shelf of warmth and

food her teeth cut cord and sac

noses them to nurse

food spit to hungry mouths

offspring learn

play, fight hunt elders

know skills are sure

young depart walking ley lines

encoded in time”

Author: Eve F.W. Linn