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9:45 pm
14 August 2009
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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.
10:05 pm
14 August 2009
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It's only fitting I post my goofy first post!
Sparks – cruciate ligament surgery on three legged dog
My 3 legged Comet had to have both done within 2 years of each other. She is a 37 lb corgi/golden lab mix with a front deformed leg that doesn't function. We had the TPLO surgery done. The first surgery was traumatic. With a deformed front leg I was afraid of wire crates because the deformed foot could get caught. I bought soft sided crates and that helped but she really couldn't see out too well. Carrying her up and down stairs and having her by my side was difficult. My vet insisted she not do anything for 8 weeks. I was scared to death since a specialists had came in to do the surgery. When her second ligament tore, I was petrified to do it again but did. This time my husband and I got smart and made a crib on wheels. We had old wooden baby bed without legs that we added a bottom to that was sturdy and added heavy duty wheels. We then put a stretch mesh cover on top so she couldn't jump up. (a bungy car thingy you buy to hold down stuff) We padded the inside so her legs wouldn't get caught in the rails. She really liked it since it wasn't enclosed too much and she could be next to us at all times. It saved our backs.
I'm sure admin regrets their follow up post in hindsight!
"Thanks for taking the time to share Comet's story. We hope to see you here again, so be sure to register so that your posts will appear immediately!"
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.
10:16 pm
27 October 2010
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thats not a goofy post... thats a great post Cometdog is pawsome
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9:18 am
28 November 2008
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I've been a bit 'off' on posting the last few days - our sleepess nights this week really took a toll.
I have no idea how I missed this post. I think I don't see all the new posts sometimes (a feature of the last upgrade I'm thinking).
Happy, happy, 2000 Comet! Im's so glad to know you are here with me.
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.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
10:53 am
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25 September 2009
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hugapitbull said:
I think I don't see all the new posts sometimes (a feature of the last upgrade I'm thinking).
Hmmm… doubtful, but anything is possible. We believe that issue had been resolved, but if you're still having issues, please review your settings for displaying the Admin bar and unread postss then update this topic.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
11:42 am
23 September 2010
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Hey! My picture keeps saying "62" posts. There is a conspiracy against Monkeydogs!
PS. I know we have our differences, Comet, and I will always be on Monkeybutt's team, but I decided to put our differences aside to tell you that I know my spirit brother, Opie, thought you were the bestest girl dog, ever. Don't be sad, Holly, Nova, Maggie, and the rest of you tripawd, girl-dogs, he loved you too, but Comet was his kindred spirit...just like MONKEYBUTT IS MINE!
Okay, that said, that gloves are off again. Monkeydogs are the supreme rulers, Tripawds are just TOOL-ers. heh heh heh.
11:58 am
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25 September 2009
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madeline said:
Hey! My picture keeps saying "62" posts.
If you mean the post count under your avatar, it now says 63. The number will always be the same wherever your avatar appears in these forums, and will update every time you publish a new post. See what happens when you post another reply, silly monkeyface! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
12:51 pm
23 September 2010
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
12:53 pm
12 January 2010
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Thanks for sharing your initial post about Comet!
You've come a long way from 1!!! 2000 posts. Yay you.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
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