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26 November 2015 - 12:03 pm
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Greetings Tripawds Nation!

If you are a member in Melbourne, a local newspaper reporter wants to talk to you for an article about Tripawds. Please Private Message us so we can put you in touch. Thanks!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10 December 2015 - 5:28 pm
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Yep, there was an article in our newspaper last Sunday (7th Nov).  I haven't found the tripawd or his family on here though.  His name is Dingo.  This site is mentioned in the article.  I was having a particularly bad morning (Day 2) and it was a great read.  Cheered me up.  I would love to get in touch with his family.

Michelle

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10 December 2015 - 6:33 pm
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Ohhh that's neat Michelle! Do you happen to have a link or the name of the newspaper so we can look it up?

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I tried sharing the link but when tested it would only go to subscription. Perhaps you'll find it the first time you try. Here's the link: http://www.hera.....y-comments

Otherwise here's the story:

Brave Dingo has dogged determination after leg amputation

December 5, 2015 1:00am

GOOD things come in threes.

Michelle and Matt Schwensen didn’t think that would be the case when they were told their dog, Dingo, had to have her front leg amputated.

A year-long battle with cancer forced their hand and surgery turned Dingo into a “tripawd”.

But within hours of the operation, the seven-year-old staffy-kelpie was back to her tail-wagging best.

“She wasn’t allowed to run or jump for a couple of weeks but she was trying to run around that night,” Mr Schwensen said.

“When she sprints, she’s still the same speed ... She’ll be a frisbee champion in 12 months.”

Vets recommended amputating the leg — and now, three weeks after surgery, Dingo is cancer-free.

Dingo had a cancerous lump the size of a golf ball in her front left leg which was removed several times but kept growing back.

“She’s got the all clear and will live a happy life as a three-legged dog,” Mrs Schwensen said.

“Unlike humans, dogs recover pretty quickly but we were anxious about that and what her quality of life would be.”

“We asked about rehab and the vet must have just thought we were mad ... She’s absolutely fine.”

The Schwensens even discovered Tripawds.com, an online support group for people around the world with three-legged dogs and cats.

“It makes me laugh,” Mrs Schwensen said.

“It’s a whole other world ... But there’s people in the same situation and it’s reassuring that your dog will be okay.”

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10 December 2015 - 9:30 pm
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Pawesome! Thnaks for sharing.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10 December 2015 - 10:05 pm
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Good job Kerren! Thanks! What a great article!

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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