jerry, Author at Tripawds

Three Barks for California Sammy!!!

August 13, 2007August 13, 2007 by jerry

Life is good. Lately I’ve been living with my people in the woods near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, just soaking up the sun and loving life. But recently, I heard from a fellow Tripawd, Sammy. He was looking for some ideas for a back and ear scratcher for dogs without the use of back legs. Got any? Scratching ideas, not legs, silly!

See how Sammy tries to scratch:

Sammy is blazing through his amputation recovery like a Rock Star, even though he has faced some really big health problems. He found me because he went to the wonderful people at the University of California at Davis’ Vet Teaching Hospital too. Sammy even met my girlfriend there, Theresa Varland!

You can read all about it on his Dogster page, but here’s the short version of what 10-year old Sammy has battled. Ha, you think you’ve got it bad sometimes?

Timber’s Story

August 9, 2007 by jerry

I’ve got a new Tripawd Pal! Timber is 9 year old pretty pretty girl recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma after she broke her leg. Considering her back legs have pins and plates after both of her ACLs tore when she was 3 and 4, I’d say she’s quite a trooper!

After dealing with her surgery, Timber’s people took the time to send me the following detailed update on her post-op progress, complete with more pictures… Tell your people thanks Timber! We wish you the best.

Wading in the Mississippi Headwaters

August 6, 2007August 2, 2007 by jerry

I’ve been feeling sad about Rumpelstilskin. My people encouraged his to proceed with his operation and I do believe that was the best choice, but unfortunately bad things can happen during these procedures. I guess I got lucky. I wish them the best, and wish I could’ve met ol’ Rumpel. If you’ve lost a beloved pet to cancer, send me … Read more.

Tribute to: Rumpelstilskin

May 27, 2019July 29, 2007 by jerry

Rumpelstiltskin October 22nd, 2001-July 5th, 2007 A true friend, always there, always happy, my buddy. Silly yet stoic, with a personality that was magnificent. Your funny pig face that you did will always be remembered Now in heaven playing with the children If love could have cured you, you would have lived forever! – Roseann and Mychal LaVia

Another Tripawd Shows The World What We Can Do

July 29, 2007 by jerry

This is Bill, my buddy from Illinois. He just had surgery five days ago, and doesn’t he look great? He’s already playing fetch around the yard, and trying to take on a very big apartment staircase, all by himself. But, his parents are freaked out about the stairs and playing too hard, just like mine were after I had my … Read more.

Jerry Loves Kool Dog Kafe Treats!

July 30, 2007July 28, 2007 by jerry

Back when we were staying at Whistler Gulch Campground in Deadwood, my people received a package with their recent mail. This included a bunch of goodies for me from the Kool Dog Kafe. I won their Kool Dog Photo Contest last month so they sent me a bunch of yummy gourmet dog treats. Just look this movie to see how … Read more.

The Badlands Ain’t so Bad

July 27, 2007July 27, 2007 by jerry

This is supposedly one of my distant ancestors. Looks like a stiff to me. But not bad for being 37 Million years old! My people took this picture of Hesperocyon Gregarius at the Badlands Visitor’s Center. From the heat outside, I don’t think I missed much. I stayed in the trailer which remained pretty cool while they were gone. They … Read more.

New movies online!

July 22, 2007July 22, 2007 by jerry

As promised, we’ve posted some new movies to my three-legged dog videos page. You can see me swim at Keyhole Wyoming State Park and catch frisbees at Devil’s Tower, WY. We’ve had some time to do this catching up while staying at Whistler Gulch Campground in Deadwood, SD while on our full-time RVing sabbatical. My people have spent the past … Read more.

One Tired Dawg

March 29, 2008July 20, 2007 by jerry

We’ve just updated my photo gallery with a few new pictures from my full-time RVing adventure but I’ve been having far too much fun to do much more. New movies of me swimming at Keyhole Reservoir and playing Frisbee at Devil’s Tower will be coming soon, I promise. Did you know it was originally called Bear’s Lodge by the Native … Read more.

Don’t Feel Sorry for Me!

July 17, 2007 by jerry

I just love this full-time RVing roadtrip I’m on with my people! I enjoy traveling and meeting all the new folks and dogs everywhere we stop. I just wish strangers wouldn’t feel so sorry for me when they see me. I get along just fine on three legs thank you. I have one more than most people after all. Just … Read more.