People say that we don’t choose dogs, they choose us. Jerry Day 2025 is a moment that reminds us how true this expression really is.
A Hoppy Life of Love and Joy for All
10/1/98 – 10/3/08
Animals intuitively know how to make us better humans, if we open our hearts to their lessons. But that’s a hard thing for us imperfect humans to do when we feel overwhelmed during life’s roughest situations, like our dog or cat losing a leg.
Jerry losing a leg to cancer was unthinkable when we adopted him as a puppy. But when he was eight and got diagnosed with osteosarcoma, those were the cards we got dealt.
Acceptance took time, but Jerry made it easier.
He adapted without skipping a beat, to something so unexpected and unwanted. That’s when we knew what it meant to Be More Dog!
Jerry’s new normal of life on three legs showed us that if we pick the path of least emotional resistance to adversity, better days will follow. And they did!
The Tripawds Support Community was founded because our dog lost a leg. But it keeps going because we want other pet parents going along a similar journey to find a comfort in a judgement-free zone.
Tripawds is a place where animals have great lessons in store, if we just find the strength to pay attention.
On this day when you got your angel wings way back in 2008, we pause to give thanks that you chose us as your humans.
Thank you for all you did for us Jerry, and for all your spirit is still doing to make life better for amputee pets and their people!
What a legacy and so many people have been guided with compassion & dignity because of Jerry and your love and commitment. I know Applesauce and I were gifted with the experiences so graciously shared. Love and light <3