jerry, Author at Tripawds

Tribute to: Holly

April 3, 2008January 31, 2008 by jerry

Holly, a rescue pit bull, loses her battle with dog bone cancer.

Rocky makes his momma proud.

January 30, 2008 by jerry

My people just heard from Rocky’s person who is one strong individual. She and Rocky are both troopers! Just check out her story and you’ll see why…

My 8 year old dog, Rocky, a German Shepherd mix, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in July 2006 (right before my husband went back to Iraq w/ the Army). It was awful news, and I was crying for a long time…

I had his leg amputated w/in a week, and put him through chemo. They got the cancer early! He is cancer free, and doing GREAT. I’m so happy he’s a fighter and is with me. He’s my special boy – my other 2 dogs are females. 🙂

Here’s some pics! Thanks for sharing … It’s nice to know we aren’t alone ..

Tribute to: Timber

February 1, 2008January 28, 2008 by jerry

We got the sad news that our friend Timber lost her fight with osteosarcoma. Timber was a beautiful nine year old girl who became a tripawd last July.

Being a tripawd didn’t change Timber’s quality of life. She used a doggie door like a champ. She still played fetch with her favorite soccer ball, and loved pushing around her 13 pound bowling ball.

Her Mom, Crystal, deeply saddened by the loss of her beloved family friend, wants to remind us:

Tripawd Discussion Forums Now Online!

May 11, 2021January 26, 2008 by jerry

Jerry launches the Tripawd Discussion Forums to support the growing community of three legged dogs and canine cancer survivors.

Don’t miss the 2000 mile kickoff cookout!

July 24, 2013January 23, 2008 by jerry

Don’t miss a kickoff cookout for the 2 Dogs 2000 Miles hike to find a cancer cure in Austin on February 16, 2008.

Treatment Question: Oncologist or Vet for Chemotherapy?

August 25, 2021January 20, 2008 by jerry

Who should administer chemotherapy for bone cancer treatment, and oncologist or a veterinarian?

Presley’s Story: One Milestone at a Time

January 21, 2008January 20, 2008 by jerry

We just heard a great story from Presley, a new tripawd. Presley turned 10 years old on January 15, and her Mom says “She’s doing well since her leg amputation in October due to osteosarcoma, with some days better than others.”

Here is Presley’s story, as told by Michelle:

“Although the surgery itself could be considered a success, we’ve had several challenges and setbacks with her treatment. She did not respond well to chemotherapy. After her first round of chemo, she ended up in the hospital with a fever, so we discontinued that. She has also rejected her supplements. At one point she was taking 7 different supplements twice daily, but we’ve had to discontinue most of them due to upset stomach, runny stool or because she won’t take them.