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22 May 2016 - 10:14 pm
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Today we lost our beautiful, sweet, tough, amazing beloved son Bonzai.

We sent him to find his furry brothers and sisters at the rainbow bridge at 8:30pm this evening. 

In what seemed as a shock to us all he was fine yesterday and went down hill very rapidly today without any warning. He told us it was time... He managed to survive being homeless on the street, caged in a rescue home for 2 years with only an hour out each day, blindness, and cancer which cost him his leg. He was a trooper. He never once complained and fought to stay here regardless of the odds. We knew he probably did that for us more than himself but that is who Bonzai was.  

He managed to kick cancer for a year and 7 months. We were told there was signs the cancer had come back this time in his abdomen. We did not no chemo. We did not do 6 month post amputation x-rays. We wanted bonz to enjoy the life he had left with us.. And he did.

Words really cannot explain how much he touched my life and how much he will be missed. 

He is survived in life by his two sisters, Maggie and Princess, and by his brother Buster and his half sister Molly

I wish I could tell him that what might be 10 or 40 years before he sees us all again will only feel like the blink of an eye for him. That he will SEE and RUN with his new eyes and legs and be soo happy. I cannot wait to see him there 

I LOVE YOU BOO BOO! Daddy's heart is soo broken tonight. Thank you for everything you gave me. http://s33.postimg.org/klzghlo7f/bonz_and_us_smiling.jpg

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22 May 2016 - 10:35 pm
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I am so, so sorry for your loss! crying

You truly gave Bonzai a wonderful life!  How great that he didn't have any worries at all, that he felt nothing but love during his time with you.  I know that your heart is broken, but in time look for the signs that he will send you - signs that he is happy & whole again.

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Donna, Glenn & Murphy 

Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17  
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs

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23 May 2016 - 5:44 am
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I'm so sorry, tears are flowing right now reading the emotion in your words.

But just wow, what an incredible guy your Bonzai sounds and what lessons we can all learn from him. That's a true story of bravery, strength and love if ever I heard one. His story really touched my heart, I'd love to know more about how he came into your life!  

The picture you posted paints a thousand words. Bonzai, you are clearly loved so very much and that smile....what a beautiful life your family must have given you, so much love and happiness in that photo! Run free now at the bridge, and a big round of applause for you, for fighting the good fight and showing us that love conquers all. Well done boy, you're a true inspiration.

Thinking of you all.

Hannah, Beau & Family





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23 May 2016 - 7:29 am
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I am so sorry to hear about Bonzai.   Sounds like you gave him a great life after you rescued him.  He is healthy & happy now and waiting for you til you join him at the Bridge. 

It will take time to heal and no one knows how long or when the hurt will stop.  Eventually you will look at pictures and smile more than cry. 

That picture of the 3 of you is beautiful with his big smile

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

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23 May 2016 - 8:42 am
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Ohhh sweet Bonz, how we will miss your magic, your charm, your strength. We are so sorry to hear this news, you have been such an inspawration to us. And YES you did live every day to the fullest, you made the most of life and never saw your differences as a disability. You rocked life Bonz! Not even blindness, age or cancer could keep you from loving life.

Bonz' people, thank you for sharing your journey with us. We will never ever forget your sweetie.

Folks, be sure to check out our Tripawd Tuesday post about this very special pup:

Tripawd Tuesday: Blind Bonz, a Hoppy Three-Legged Hero

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23 May 2016 - 10:03 am
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My heart aches for your loss.... what a life he had ... he was simple SO lucky!!! I don't have any words of comfort but know that we are ALL sending you love and hugs and healing energy.... He will see you again and that reunion will be so magical!!! 

He was beautiful and and you can see his smile ... always! It will shine for you again.

Much love,

alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

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23 May 2016 - 12:01 pm
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I'm so sorry for your huge loss of Bonz. He sure was a Warrior to have beaten cancer for that long.  Sounds like he was surely one special dog and your love for him shines through.  My hope for you is you will find a place of peace where you can once again be able to smile at all the wonderful memories you have of this special boy.  Bonz has happily flown to the bridge where he's fully healthy able to see and run once again where he will be waiting for you.  Fly high Mighty Warrior fly free.

Many Hugs ((()))

Linda, Riley & Spirits Mighty Max & Ollie

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23 May 2016 - 6:22 pm
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I am so sorry to hear about Bonzai. You gave him the best life that he could ever imagine. He new that you guys loved him and that's why he knew he could trust you. The void they leave in our hearts is just unbearable. I know exactly how you are feeling because I put my Kasey down on May 6th. I had her for 14 years and she was one heck of a fighter.

Keep your memories of Bonzai close and in your heart forever!

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Danell...Gadget, Pebbles, Red and in my heart forever, Kasey

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23 May 2016 - 6:45 pm
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I am so sorry to hear about Bonzai. I watched his video earlier today on Facebook. That joy, that pleasure of rolling in the grass is increased a hundredfold. He has new eyes, and a whole new body. Oh, I know how empty you feel right now. Of course you do because he was so very loved. I know for you the emotion is so raw. For Bonzai, it will feel like just second and you will be together again. Thinking of you, Lori, Ty and gang

TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed  and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater. 

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25 May 2016 - 11:33 am
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My heart just breaks in two while reading this.

Bless you and your pack. Your picture speaks volumes.

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Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.

"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."

- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey

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25 May 2016 - 9:22 pm
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We all fell head over heels in love with Bonzai with his first post. And our hearts break with yours right now. Boo touched everyone of us so deeply.

He was, and forever shall be, a true inspirational ROCK STAR here! I mean that. He will inspire others facing this journey on so many levels.

And the bond you had...the depth of love and devotion...make no mistake about it, that kind of connection can NEVER be broken! Bonzai will ALWAYS be with you. After all, it's clear he had your name stamped on his Soul the day he was born.

As Lori said, he has a whole new body now where every part works brilliantly! I can only imagine how he is bragging to eneryone at the Bridge who will listen what a SPECTACULAR time he had with you! He k ew what love and joy felt like. He brags about how he had "extra' challenges and sailed through them effortlessly!!

You let Boo be Boo every single second of every day! Such a gift. And we he could no longer be Boo, you gave him the gift of release when he asked. He knew you woukd. He knew you loved him that much.

You cared for Bonzai better than anyone ever could. The void will seem unbearable for a long time. The waves of grief will hit you out of the blue for a long, long time. Eventually though, slowly but surely, the thousands of happy memories you shared will push the sadness further into the back ground.

I hope you will share more photos and more about your earthly time with Bonzai. He is such an inspiration...such a Beacon of Hope! He will NOT be forgotten here! Bonzai's life mattered!

With love,

Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie

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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28 May 2016 - 3:34 pm
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Thank you all so much for the kind words and prayers. I never could of gone through with the amputation surgery without this site.. I was actually second guessing myself today. Actually I have been second guessing every moment of the day I had Bonzai... Especially the last which was last Sunday.... But today I was second guessing the Surgery we had last January.. In my mind I thought for a minute while driving and crying that if I had it all to do over again I would not of done it.. Then I snapped back to reality.. Out of all the things I have second guessed.. The surgery is NOT one of them... I would of never been able to say goodbye to Bonzai last  year with all the life he had left to give. Not then.. It was not his time.. He had a wonderful 16 months to go. over 7 doggie years.

I had to take another dog to the vet this week and I ran into Dr Henderson who did Bonz's surgery and told him about Boo Boo. He is the kindest man. When I explained how fast Bonz went down hill in one day he told me it was probably a Hemangiosarcoma . he said they tend to develope in the spleen or other organ and then will rupture and cause internal bleeding. He wrote it down and said maybe I could look it up that it might help to provide some closure... It did. 

Benny you are correct with the waves..Currently my days consist of the following.

1. wake up numb and drive to work.

2. Get distracted and busy at work and do OK.

3. Drive home and start thinking about him and crying the whole way.

4. Get to the house and totally break down for the rest of the evening. 

I will definitely share more of Boo Boo and his life and memories as time goes forward.  Also in time I will find a use for his tripawd tools. His stroller and his harnesses. I have realized those are NOT HIM and they never were him.. Those were tools to help him.. they are not a part of him.. I will feel better knowing those tools go on to help other tripawds.

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28 May 2016 - 8:37 pm
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No, it was NOT his time back then!' And the glorious extra bonus time he had with yoj was magical! Bonz would not have wanted it any other way! Glad you snapped out of it!

Maggie, Buster, Princess...how are they doing? Does the Pittie seems to even notice?

I like how you compartmentalized harness and stroller as tripawd tools, not his identity, not a way of defining him. To honor him by passing these tools onto other members is a lovely bit of his giving legacy.

I'm glad your Dr. Henderson was able to bring you some peace of mind. A very kind man indeed. Also though, make no mistake about it Bonzai touched his heart just like he did ours.

Yes, you are still very heavily immersed in grief. Your world has stopped while everyone else continues on with theirs. You want to rush home, but there's no reason to. You want to stay home, but there's no reason to. You fix a plate for supper and stare at it. You get up to do something. You sit back down because it's too much effort to do anything.

Stay connected. We understand like no others can. Search Tribute Leash when you can. It may be something you'll want to do to celebrate Boo'Boo.s miraculous and inspawratiional life!

We look forward to continuing celebrating Bonza's astounding courageously well lived and well loved life!

Love to all!

Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie

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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1 June 2016 - 9:22 pm
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I'm so sorry for the devastating loss of Bonzai. He was a Warrior to have beaten cancer for that long!! Please know that we are here for you-it's so hard to go through this.

Sending hugs and healing to you,

Joan and her angel, Lily

Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.

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