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Foxy our forepaw amputee of Golden Retriever / Corgi descent.
17 July 2010
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Foxy is around 11 now.  She was a stray to start with an estimated born on date of 1999.  My Grandmother owned her and died a few weeks ago.

I already owned a < 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog / Lab mix (and 4 cats).  Adding a tripawd that's 11 already was a scary thought.

My Grandmother loved this dog.  Spent a lot of money caring for her esp since the amputation took place only 9 months ago on 10/02/2009.  Foxy had developed a Lick Granuloma in her right foreleg which was congenitally deformed slightly at birth.  She has adapted well since the surgery.

I found this site looking for options to cart her while my Cattle Dog walks on our 30-45 min morning walk.  Foxy does 1-2 blocks then needs me to carry her 1-2 blocks.  Even at only 23 lbs this is hard especially when needing an umbrella.

She is a great dog though and well worth the effort.

Foxy | Golden Ret./Corgi Mix | Born on Date ~1999 | Tripawd mode – 10/02/2009 | RIP - 03/05/2012
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Foxy, I'm so sorry about your Mom. But you've got yourself a great new home, congratulations! I know Grandma is smiling down, happy to know that you found a home with someone she loved too.

Here's a Tripawds Gear Blog post where we wrote about Carts:

Strollers Help Dogs Large and Small Get Out
 

We can't wait to see a pic of you Foxy. Thanks for joining us here!

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Oh MY DOG!  I have to see a picture!  Does she look like my Comet?  (I believe she is corgi/lab or golden)

Welcome to our wonderful world of 3-leggedness!  Comet is almost 12 and was born without a functioning front left leg.

You'll find lots of stuff to help you!  I didn't find the site until last year and I've had Comet since she was a puppy!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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.
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Foxy | Golden Ret./Corgi Mix | Born on Date ~1999 | Tripawd mode – 10/02/2009 | RIP - 03/05/2012
18 July 2010
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Awe, she looks healthy and happy.  What more could an old girl ask for!

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
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A wagon :)  I am looking now.  She's a small, only about 20-24" laying donw.  I like that Little Tikes Sit and Ride, but at 48" long it may be a bit much to bring along on daily walks.  I am going to start a new thread about that.  I checked out some kids stores but most have wheels more suited to the indoors or very harsh on non-carpet areas.

Foxy | Golden Ret./Corgi Mix | Born on Date ~1999 | Tripawd mode – 10/02/2009 | RIP - 03/05/2012
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I used a baba sling to carry my dog ( he weighs 24lb)  it made it much easier and I had one hand free

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What's a "baba sling"?

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It's the sling they use to carry infants.  (I had to google it!)

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
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I can carry her no problem :)…especially now she is on the downward weight spiral.  My vet said at her current weight she was too heavy…she's lost 2.1lbs since we got her.  Our daily morning walks are paying off and she is spending more time walking than riding now.  She has a couple 'favorite' spots along the walk I know she will jump out too if in the wagon so I stop and let her do it.  It was getting too hairy her just flying out of the wagon on three legs.

 

She likes to jump

in and out of wagon as she gets tired/recharged.  I need to build a

little platform for her to have better balance.

Foxy | Golden Ret./Corgi Mix | Born on Date ~1999 | Tripawd mode – 10/02/2009 | RIP - 03/05/2012
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OH, she's a cutie!  She got the golden looks.  A minny golden!   She even has Opie's DaGrinchy toes!   Do you have a pic of her standing?  I'd love to see her in full view! 

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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.
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