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Hi all!,
MY wife and I just inherited our 3 legged pooch Jack about 2 months ago. He's a Brindle Ptbull/Shepherd. He has the greatest personality one could ever want in a dog. Before him, my wife was terrified of dogs, but now she doesn't know how she lived without him.(she's still fearfull of dogs she doesn't know
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Anyway, I found this site and thought it would be good to look at and have support from time to time.
Jack is about 5 years old and has been a tripawd since he was a pup. He was napping under a car, and well you can guess the rest. He is very well adjusted, and does pretty much anything any other dog can do, which I can imagine is aworry for anyone who has to deal with recent amputation.
Jack is approx. 55 pounds and he has some artheritis in his shoulder, which gets sore when hes really active. Other than that, we forget hes even missing his other leg.
Thanks for this great site, Keep up the good work!
Tim
11:19 am
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25 September 2009
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Welcome and thanks for joining! We look forward to following Jack's three legged adventures.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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11:41 am
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25 September 2009
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Thanks Tim and Jack! It's great to have you here. We especially love to hear how long-term Tripawds are doing, their stories really bring comfort to those who are just going through the process.
Is Jack a front leg amputee? I just wanted to mention that if Jack is sore from his shoulder, that's a long-term effect of being a Tripawd. They tend to put extra stress on their spine, and front leggers especially feel it in front. That's nothing that can't be worked out though. Check out this video about exercise and stretching from California Animal Rehabilitation, and consider doing some light at-home rehab too, it'll make a big difference.
We can't wait to follow along with your adventures!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yes JAck is missing his front left.
Hes does very well.
We just have to limit ballplay when the kids come over.
We also got raised bowls to take strain off his shoulder.
Oher than that, we forget that he's any different...if he has limitations, you'd never know it 
2:02 pm
Welcome Jack & Tim! So happy you've joined our family here at Tripawds. Can't wait to hear about Jack's adventures, and to see some pictures of him too.
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
Welcome Jack and family! We're looking forward to hearing more about Jack and his adventures! He sure has a handsome coat. Please post some more pics of your boy!
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
8:36 pm
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25 September 2009
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tmk71177 said:
how do i post pictures? I tried to, but couldnt figure it out.
See this Technical Support post, Adding Images to Your Post.
Let us know if you need more help!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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AHA!! Thanks, i figured it out...with some help 
Here's some pics of Jack...he sits, lies down, shakes(or as we say hi-fives), rols over...like i said, he's not limited at all!
Anyway, he likes to ride with me when i work, people always laugh when they see him sitting up just like a person in the seat next to me like this.
Anyway, here's our pride n joy.
Cheers!
11:00 am
12 January 2010
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Jack's a handsome dude!! Those are super ears 
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Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
11:19 am
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Handsome indeed! Cheers back atchya. 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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12:12 pm
14 August 2009
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We need more boys here! And handsome ones are even better!
Welcome Jack! You wear the missing leg very well!
Comet's mom
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.
12:16 pm
27 September 2010
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The quest for world domination continues on three legs. Comply minions!
http://ritables.....ipawds.com
Read about my big sister Shelli who just passed away to the lymphnode sarcoma
http://bellesgo.....press.com/
1:35 pm
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25 September 2009
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Now that is one regal lookin' dawg! He sure looks like he's in charge of things.
You done good. Great pics!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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