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Hello!
I have a question and I really need an advice..
Here in Slovenia we have a young pup, who was thrown off the car.. Animal Angels organization saved him, but he was in a very bad condition. His back left leg was amputated, and his front left leg was in a very bad state... This was 2 weeks ago. Doctors tried really hard to save his front leg but as it shows, treatments are not working and leg is not healing... It has to be amputated too.
Our hearts are broken and we don't know what to do... I am a "mom" of my beautiful Trina the tripawd, but I am not sure, if this pup can live with two amputated legs... front left and back left. Or, maybe we should consider authanization...? What do you think?
We have to decide fast and we are torn apart with emotions :
Please, advice needed!
Thank you and lots of love!
Sanja
8:00 am
21 February 2012
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WOW...what a story! Such a cutie with a tragic beginning! I guess my first question would be how is his spirit otherwise...although I am pretty sure I know the answer because most animals are fighters 
I know there are lots of animals out there with prosthetic legs...one, two, three and all four...so I guess then the decision has to be made whether that is a financial option.
Best of luck, please keep us posted
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
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8:44 am
29 November 2008
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Wow! I'm sorry, I don't really have any advice, I just want to wish you and the pup luck! Hopefully one of the Tripawds vets will see your post and chime in. I know there are videos of 2-legged dogs on YouTube. I'm really sorry, good luck to you!!
Thank you for your answer... My heart is broken but I really think that we won't be able to raise the money needed for prosthetic leg.. 
Well, I will keep you posted though.. Thank you again. (
Here is our baby boy Ado... oh..
9:03 am
21 February 2012
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Oh my...what a cutie!!! Have you considered contacting Animal Angels again? Maybe they will be willing to help?
Again, best of luck.
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
Hugs, tail wags & sloppy kisses
11:18 am
28 September 2011
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First of all God bless you for trying to give the beautiful pup a chance and shot at living. I'm sure your heart is
Heavy not knowing if it even has a chance and I too find That I have the tendency to put myself in positions where I want to help without knowing if I even can. I wish you
The best of luck and will keep y'all in my thoughts. The rescue pup is ADORABLE and I know that it will be a hard decision to make to put down especially if
The spirit seems willing but the body is not. I will send positive thoughts your way. please keep us posted.
Maricela and Spirit Bruno
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25 September 2009
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Sanja, bless you for all the work you do, the animals are so lucky to have you there.
Honestly I'm not sure what can be done other than trying to contact organizations that can help with an implanted prosthetic. So many advances are being made in this area and now implanted prosthetics (permanently attached) are making headlines here in the U.S. I can't see how a traditional prosthesis can work for him, but then again I'm not a vet.
I know prosthetic implants sound expensive and they are, but I'm wondering if there is an organization that can help? Here in the U.S., North Carolina State University is leading research in prosthetic implants. Here is a summary of articles about the dogs who they have helped. Maybe you could give them a call? I would also be happy to call for you since it's a domestic phone call for me, and relay your pup's story if you'd like. Let me know if you want me to do that by sending me a PM OK? I'll be traveling and offline most of today but checking in tonight.
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You have so e great advice and a lot of potential solutions from Jerry' post. Keep doing g the research and I guarantee there will be some options for TrinaYOU ARE, INDEED, HER ANGEL and she must feel soooooooo loved..
When I had Happy Hannah's leg Amputated I was able to work out a staggered payment plan for some of it, I was fortunate enough to have roomTo put some on m credit card. Called the car. CD. Company as I then couldn't afford the monthly payment.....got a little lowers payment, worked out, got some contributions at work. and deiced I could live o. spaghetti. for a real lo g time!!! I'm just trying g to say, see if there is a solution first and then you will be able to find d a way to find dance it and start with the surgeons.
So wishing you the best and That little guy says it all when it comes to courage and a will to live and being happy just being loved
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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I've just been reading at this site up until now, but thought that these might be helpful. If you search on youtube, I've seen several videos of two legged dogs and cats with one front and one back leg.
8:46 pm
21 December 2008
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Wow! What a cutie! How could anyone do that to such a sweet baby? Dog bless you for trying to help this little one. Even if there is no chance for a prosthetic there are dogs out there doing just great with two legs--even missing both on one side! Are you on Facebook? There is a dog named Fifty the two legged pit bull who gets around just great--granted he actually has two and a half legs but you should see how he gets around. You can see a video <a href="