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Need for Wheelchair
30 September 2011
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My dog Blaze is 15 1/2 years old. He lost his right back leg almost three years ago after being kicked by a horse, which broke his femur. He was getting around fine, but now arthritis seems to be taking its toll on his "good" back leg. He's fine except in cold weather, especially damp and cold, like his owner! However, I can't afford a new wheel chair (single mom with two kids in college and university!), and I'm afraid to get a used one from "random" people. Does anyone have a suggestion? I work nine-hour days and can't leave him outside in the winter, yet I also grade papers at home and prefer not to eep cleaning up messes each day! At the same time, I definitely prefer NOT putting him to sleep. I have another smaller dog, too. Oh, Blaze is a redbone, bloodhound mix, the last of a line of dogs started years ago by me. He and his halfsister helped me to raise my kids. Unfortunately, Angel is a true angel now. Thank you for your suggestions!

30 September 2011
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I moved your post so that others would see it better.

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.
30 September 2011
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K-9 Carts have rentals and I think most cart makers have a used collection that you can give your dogs measurements and they will call you when they have a match.

PM me if you have any questions

Julie

Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
1 October 2011
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Thanks for this suggestion!

1 October 2011
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Wow, Blaze is one special pup. What an amazing dog!

My biggest suggestion is to read this post, "Tripawd Tips for Using Wheelchairs" by Dr. Waldman from California Animal Rehabilitation. Please read it before you purchase one OK?

Good luck, and keep us posted.

It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.™
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