Addi's Mommy says:

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WEBSITE!! We recently adopted a ‘tripawd’ from the local animal shelter and our family could not be more blessed. When we are out for our daily walks we often here “Aww poor puppy?” — my response if “Don’t let her hear you say that b/c she has no idea she has 3 legs”. She runs around the yard playing catch with my husband and the kids and I’m proud to say when playing with my mom’s 4 legged dog, Addi will win a race to the ball every time with her 3 legs!

The vet brought her to our house two weeks ago to see how she adjusted and how she and our cat would interact. She wasn’t in the house for 5 minutes and we were totally in love with her (needless to say she stayed)! Thanks again for this wonderful site and community to share our love for our tripawds!!
~~ Jen and Addi

Ashanti's mom says:

Our red-nosed pit, Ashanti, who’s almost 8 lost a rear leg to osteosarcoma two weeks ago. She hasn’t missed a beat because she apparently hadn’t been using the limb. We aren’t planning to try chemo due to cost and no guarantees. Not even sure we’ll do chest x-rays every 3 months as what would we do if it has spread. The hardest part has been knowing we’ll probably lose her before our 14 year-old cockapoo or 16 year-old beagle. Ashanti’s so gentle and pretty (for a pit!); my neighbor says, “nope but she’s buff”. ha. Had hoped she’d live a long life and continue to be a breed ambassador. Anyway, celebrating her while we have her and thankful for great veterinary care. The day of her surgery, our vet walked her out to me. Ashanti walked out the door, down the steps, and squated without a wobble to potty. Vet said, THAT’s why I became a vet…animals are so resilient!

Deb says:

As many have said…Thank you so much for inspiring us that have had to face cancer with our own dogs…the diagnosis of bone cancer seems so overwhelming and final until it settles in and you realize that the only time that matters to our dogs is the time spent with us…its such a comfort…like they know we need the support and distraction from the reality of the situation…God Bless all the happy Tripawd’s that do so much to help us realize what real living is all about…RIP Dear Jerry and all the beautiful Tripawd souls who hop on eternally in Heaven…:)

Peggy says:

I was struck last night by how much Jerry resembled my dear sweet Jessie who passed last year at 13 to lung cancer. Thank you for the gifts you gave Jerry, he was a lucky pup and you were lucky people to know such a terrific dog.

Kathleen Anclam says:

I am so honored to have seen you on the pbs program. I cried when I heard you say we will know when he becomes lethargic when he stops eating. I put my little baby man my pom down on Jan 29 after 15 years and four months. He woke me every morning happy boy he taught me so much. My saddest day the biggest loss of my heart and I have lost many folk in my life but none compare. So to see you and your Jerry and the love you had that special bond so touched my heart. You are both such wonderful people I am so happy for the love you shared with Jerry I admire you for what you did and for the people who think you were crazy for what you seemingly gave up I am sad for them for they are not aware of what you gained. You will forever be in in heart.

wendi says:

Glad PBS found you both and your angel Jerry for their show. I want to share what may be a hopeful future for all of our doggie angels that come to us. To make this short. I will try and gist this story. We lost a 6 year old dog to cancer, who had been on nothing but regular dry dog food her whole life. A couple of years later, I ended up with a wonderful chow/shepard mix angel in my life. She was around 5 when I got her. She was an exceptional companion and found me when my boyfriend and I split up and Gracie stayed back with him. After that, he decided she must be my dog and gave her to me. But, from day one. I never feed her off the shelf dry food. I was determined to prevent her from getting cancer. I feed her cooked chicken, rice, and vegies, everyday.. Only in the end, when she seemed to want more vitmin foods, I incorporated a little of some Bison specialty dry food with her chicken. She stayed with me for 15 years. She never got cancer! In fact, she was in perfect health in many ways when I had to make the decision to put her down, the worst thing that has ever happened in my life. Her blood work was perfect. Her coat was shinny. But, she got which I didn’t understand, strokes, deminitia, lost her eye sight, and hearing. The hearing was actually taken away from her by a careless vet, at the age of 15. The vet drapped her head carelessly over a sink too long when they cleaned her teeth.. and when she came out of the vets office. She was completely.. Deaf. It was the first awful thing to happen to her. But, she managed because she could see.. I was denial of her old age, because she looked so good. It wasn’t until her last year of life that people stopped asking me how old my puppy was. She had turned white and frail. In the end, she could not figure out where she was, how to get up, and how to get around. I guess in doggie years she was around 140. She never did tell me it was time to put her down. She was staying for me, even though she was almost immobile. Anyway, my story is that I believe I prevented my friend from getting Cancer, by NOT, feeding her dry food. I would highly recommend giving your dog real meats and veggies, just like you give yourself. This may not work in every case. But, I think we would see this rash of Cancer in our friends subside with a more natural doggie style diet. I am trying to learn more how to prevent dementia in dogs, and think that I might have been successful with tumeric supplements, but she’s gone now.. Haven’t decided yet to replace my angel with another. Good luck to everyone and have fun each and everyday with your special angel in your life. Sincerely, Wendi

Jocelyne Houghton says:

I just watched the Nature program Why We Love Cats & Dogs, and I want to thank you for sharing Jerry’s story. I went through a similar experience with my friend Luci, a wolf-shepherd hybrid who got osteosarcoma in first one then the other front paw. She thrived for a few months as a tripawd, and then we had to say goodbye. As devastating as that was, there was something incredibly intimate about the experience. Luci was a true friend, who taught me so much about living, and she remains a blessing in my life, 10 years later. Much love xo

sharon kern says:

Jerry, what a special, wonderful boy you are!! And what special parents you have.
I just saw you on t.v. and I cried for sadness and joy! I’m sorry that you are sick and hope that you have beaten the dreadful disease and I’m so happy that you are loved and living life to the fullest.
I will pray for you, Jerry and tell mom and dad to update us on how your doing.

Krazy Cat Lady says:

I’m a friend of Tripoli’s foster mom and I’m so happy that you featured him on your website! I was wondering if you’d consider promoting another tripod that I’m fond of. Morgan’s picture can be found on my blog. She is in a wonderful rural no-kill shelter, but their adoption rate is very low and Morgan really deserves to be in a real home. She was left to die after being shot. Someone was curious about seeing a blood trail and at the end of it, they found Morgan. Unfortunately in the country that is the cheapest form of euthansia – I guess whoever shot her didn’t think she was worth an extra bullet.