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We just got our Ruffwear Webmaster . It fits his chest well but the back buckle is very loose (tightened as much as it can). Is this okay? Just checking before we cut the tags off.
8:54 pm
3 April 2013
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You probably will want it to be a bit more snug so that you can use the handle to lift with.
Donna
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
9:10 am
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25 September 2009
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Please send us a photo or post here so we can get an idea of the fit.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks! I cannot figure out how to do pictures (even reading the instructions--and I'm usually reasonably techie). But we accidentally needed the harness today and I think we need a smaller one for rear end support.
My 5 year old let him downstairs to the basement to find me while I was doing laundry. He came down fine, but I didn't want to make him try all those steps back up. We used the harness, and I'm pretty sure it's too big.
I purchased it through Tripawds. I haven't started figuring out how to exchange. Any tips?
2:36 pm
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25 September 2009
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Sorry it's complicated. I will contact you via email.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:31 am
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25 September 2009
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Wow that's awesome. What did you do to make it fit properly? This would be helpful to know so we can pass along the tip. Thanks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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We were able to tighten the back strap with some more finagling. The chest fit well from the start. He got to sleep upstairs with us last night! (Using the harness to help him upstairs.) He was happy to be in his space!
8:49 am
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25 September 2009
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Wheeeeee! I'm so hoppy to hear that. Yep, the harness is definitely good for helping our Tripawds go back up to their normal sleeping spots. Glad to hear you're all back in your 'new normal.'
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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