jerry, Author at Tripawds

Go Genie, Go!

November 13, 2023October 13, 2007 by jerry

Genie is my new friend in Canada, and she became a Tripawd this past week. Genie is 12 years old, and because she was such a healthy girl to begin with, she is now doing so great after her amputation surgery.

Genie’s Mom has been feeding her a completely holistic diet since she was a little puppy. So now that she’s battling cancer, she has a real “leg up” for beating the odds, because she is in such great health already.

Here is a great story about how her Mom Jessie has given her the best life a dog could ask for, after being adopted from the pound. Her Mom wrote it and sent it in to us. Read more to learn about how you can create a healthy diet and lifestyle for us dawgs, with or without a disease like cancer.

Happy Birthday Jerry!

August 9, 2017October 10, 2007 by jerry

Bone cancer dog survivor Jerry celebrates his ninth birthday, and ten months past his osteosarcoma amputation surgery.

Calpurnia’s Story: A Working Dog Bounces Back from Cancer

June 21, 2011October 6, 2007 by jerry

For anyone who isn’t sure if a dog can lead a happy life as a tripod, meet Calpurnia, a gorgeous gal from Colorado, who became a new member of the Tripawd family on September 14, 2007. Here is her recovery story that her Dad just sent to me.

For nearly 12 years, Calpurnia has been an enthusiastic working sled dog – running lead for nearly 10,000 miles through the snowy back country of Colorado. She was an amazing leader and we have shared many adventures together by sled and dog team.

Watch My Coast to Coast Movie!

October 3, 2007 by jerry

Watch jerry the three-legged dog play frisbee and play in the surf of the Atlantic ocean on Sand Beach at Acadia National Park.

Barking It Up at Bark Harbor

August 7, 2017September 30, 2007 by jerry

Bar Harbor Maine pet dog boutique business opportunity for sale with real estate

Super Senior Tripawds

September 30, 2021September 30, 2007 by jerry

I get a lot of letters from dog parents who are dealing with a bone cancer diagnosis. Many parents aren’t sure if their senior dog can handle being a tripawd.

We know that amputation is a tough decision, especially when older dogs are involved. And there’s no “right” answer; every dog has a different health situation, and responds to it in their own way, usually pawsitively!

Based on the dog parents we’ve talked to, it seems that most dogs who are good candidates for the surgery (your vet can advise) will bounce right back to their old selves in no time, once that nasty pain is gone.

Speaking of Ice Cream for Dogs…

April 1, 2010September 30, 2007 by jerry

After tiring me out at Sand Beach and feasting on lobster, my people went into a market while in Northeast Harbor, Maine in search of some local wine. They found some, but I don’t care about that. I wish they would’ve bought something else they found… ice cream treats for dogs! This is the first time they had ever heard … Read more.