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QuoteThree months ago, Bart got hit by a car and somehow survived with "just" a fractured left femur. We had a plate placed, securing his femur. Within a week, the plate failed, causing a spiral fracture. We then took him to our preferred vet who called in an ortho specialist who placed an IM pin and a bigger plate. We had big hopes and temporary success. At week eight, he began "tripoding" and not using his leg. Turns out, his leg was not healing, so we decided to amputate.
Those three months were incredibly stressful on our marriage and our lives. He had his leg amputated last week and has been home for four days. His spirits are high, his mobility is good, and he is adjusting well. We are gradually increasing his activity and adjusting ourselves.
We look forward to a long life with Bart and hope to help him experience life to the fullest.
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4:50 am
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28 November 2008
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He is just the cutest boy EVER! Welcome to our little group. There is TONS of great info here for tripawd pawrents, and wonderful folks to offer support as Bart recovers and enjoy the great stories as he lives the great tripawd life.
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8:16 am
25 August 2010
OfflineHe is so adorable! I love the flying puppy shot. I know what you mean about it taxing the marriage with the stress of it all. My husband has been good about things but the pups always seem to look to mom to make things right. It has been overwhelming at times this week.
The good news is that Bart lost the back leg instead of the front. I hear that is easier for dogs because the front has more of the weight bearing responsibility. What kind of puppy is Bart?
Elizabeth and Sammy
Aww Bart is such a cutie!! He looks like he wants to go skiing with you guys… Hope he has a speedy and uneventful recovery!
-Chloe's mom
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12 February 2010
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hi bart, welcome to the family. sorry to hear about your leg, but now the pain is gone, and you can go about being a wonderful example of how well we tripawds manage!! tell mom and dad it will get better with time…especially if you get plenty of hugs and treats!!
gayle and charon
11:11 am
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25 April 2007
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Bart, you've just joined the club nobody really wants to join, but hey, now you're ready to go out and pawty again! Just watch it around cars mister, OK?
We can't wait to get to know you better, you look like a heckuva lot of fun!
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11:19 am
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25 July 2009
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Bart, will you teach me how to fly?
I'd like to add that to my repertoire!
Let's pawty!
Oh my gosh! What a cutie boy! I love the picture of Bart flying! All of us on tripawds can probably relate to the stress of what you have been going through. The good news is that because Bart's amputation was the result of an accident and not cancer your life can go back to nornal soon.
I agree with Elizabeth and Sammy. It does seem that it is easier for tripawds to have lost a back leg. Emily was a back leg amputee and could still run like the wind and jump on the trampoline. Remember though, he still will have additional stress on his other legs so be sure to start Bart on a good glucosamine chrondroitin. Although it is not as important for a back leg tripawd, raising his food dish will still help with balance issues.
Now that all the surgeries are done I think you will see Bart just as happy and active as before. Give him a big hug from me.
Debra & Angel Emily
Wow Bart you are one cute boy. Love the baby picture!
Welcome to the group, glad you found the site. I truly hope you find as much support here as I have.
Best of luck to you as you regain your balance and enjoy your life as a Tripawd!
Angel JD's mom
5:53 pm
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25 April 2007
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bartdog said:
I got Bart out nordic skiing today.
Pawesome! 
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7:05 pm
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14 August 2009
OfflineWOW! That was such a great video of Bart! He looks so happy!
Comet - 1999 to 2011She 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.
7:49 pm
27 October 2010
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Bart is one handsome dog. So sorry for his accident and what all of you have had to go through. In finding tripawds – you have found a wonderful group to go through it with though. I have been frequenting these forums for just over a month now and can attest to that! welcome to the group and good luck to Bart and the whole pack!
Wow! That video is amazing! Just watching him run through the snow – he looks so happy. Way to go, Bart!!!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
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