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Many future Tripawd pawrents assume Tripawds is only for dogs who lose a leg to cancer.
But as Tripawds Spokesdawg Wyatt Ray can tell you, that's just not the case.
Beyond Cancer: All Tripawds Welcome
Tripawds began when Spirit Jerry lost his leg to osteosarcoma, but his community is now the world's biggest resource for animal amputees because of the many different circumstances in which they lose a leg.
While the majority of our members are dogs facing bone cancer, we'll always be here to provide support for anypawdy facing amputation or life with a malformed limb. Our Beyond Cancer Discussion Forum shares many of their stories.
And yes, all species, even cats(!) are most definitely welcome!
Below are just a few examples of how some members became Tripawds.
If you have a Tripawd for reasons other than cancer, share your story in the comments below or in the Forums.
Our Spokesdawg, Wyatt Ray Dawg lost his leg from abuse and neglect, and so did the rest of the Oaktown Pack (pictured left to right, Travis Ray, Codie Rae and Wyatt Ray .
Gerry had irrepairable damage to his left rear leg.
Nemo the kitty was the first non-canine Tripawd we heard about.
New members Cubbie and Reggie were born without paws.
Comet had a fourth leg but she couldn't use it. Honorary Tripawds definitely count!
JoJo is a sweet little pup who was hit by a car and adopted as a Tripawd
The Petite Princess Shelby was found overseas and brought to America as a Tripawd.
Molly the Tripawd Pony is a hero of ours.
And finally, Henry the Tripawd Cat is doing pawesome social work with his book series that helps Tripawds.com!
As you can see, Tripawds is an all-species community for any animal who's lost a leg.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I'm bummed, cuz I could have maybe brought a tripawd turtle into our community - but I wasn't thinking!! If I see that guy again, I'm going to give him a Tripawds biz card!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
our vet, dr. moser, has a tripawd kitty at her clinic. the poor little dear was left for dead on the road, and dr. moser picked her up and saved her life. she's now a 'clinic cat' along with possum and java.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Thanks to Tripawds the infamous Codie Rae ended up in Patrick Stump's video:
And we found out Patrick had a Tripawd cat:
Tripawds is the reason these videos happened.
Ralph
Oh My Dog!
And here I thought all this time, I wasn't welcome! Bwahahhahhahaaahaaahhhhhhhaaaaaaaa!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Please add 8.5 month old Triton to the list. Born with malformed left limb that was amputated when he was 12 weeks old. The support here is wonderful, regardless of the reason for being a Tripawd.
ooooh, don't forget that isabelle has a kitty sister with three legs too!!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
A neighbor lady told me a week or two a go that when I was passing their house with Gerry one day, her son had said to her, "The three-legged lady is walking by." Can I pass for a Tripawd then? 
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Hah! That's a great one Bri.
Of course you can.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Late to the pawty. Thanks for featuring us too!
I think no matter how you find your way to Tripawds, it's important that you get here
We have learned so much from everyone.
I'm a better pet pawrent to all my dogs for it. 
Leah
Wyatt - non cancer Tripawd
~ missing front left paw ~
10 pounds and bulletproof!
And we're glad you're here!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hrumpffff! I know I haven't been here much, but you all forgot about me! Remember me? Chuy? The Tripawd that went through
FHO surgery too? Oh well....
And there's my foster kitty sister that lived with us for a while, her name is Maya:
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Well THERE you are! Sheesh. You were actually on my list to mention in that post but we haven't seen you in FOREVER so I wasn't sure you still loved us! ;0
Glad you are doing well Chuy, we miss you!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
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