Tripawd Pals Archives

See My Sing Along with Frankie

February 1, 2008 by jerry

Video tribute shows Jerry howling with Frankie on YouTube for three legged cancer dogs everywhere.

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 ..

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.

Tfu-tfu-tfu: Beverly “Knocks On Wood” in Israel

January 18, 2008 by jerry

Avner Bernheimer tells about his dog Beverly’s courageous battle with canine lymphoma

Frankie’s In Flight in Florida

January 15, 2008January 15, 2008 by jerry

We just heard from Frankie in Naples, Florida. Frankie is a six year old Dachshund / Schnauzer dog who joined the Tripawd club just three weeks ago. Frankie, you get the honor of being the smallest dog to be in the club. Small in stature but not in heart!

Here is the story that Frankie’s Mom Melissa told us:

My Frankie boy just had his left front leg amputated due to a mast cell tumor. It is 3 weeks later and he is amazing me everyday! He has already mastered our 3 flights of stairs at our condo, and just 4 days after I brought him home he jumped through my sisters doggie door. Life is good!

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Three Legged Jagger Makes It Into Flyball Hall of Fame

January 12, 2008 by jerry

Three legged dog Jagger makes it into North American Flyball Hall of Fame

Holly Update: She’s Doing Great!

January 10, 2008 by jerry

Another dog successfully makes it through amputation surgery and is now fighting bone cancer.

Arthrodesis and The Tripawd Dog

January 23, 2018January 7, 2008 by jerry

I can’t even pronounce it, but my tripawd friend Sammy sure can. He is such a survivor! Sammy had arthrodesis surgery in February, 2007, to have his wrist bones fused together.

The surgery helped him out of pain, and made it easier for him to walk. Then he lost his other rear leg. He’s real trooper though, and is still as spunky as ever.

Sammy’s Mom wants to know:

I just wonder how other 3 leggers do with a fused wrist?

If you are a tripawd that’s had arthrodesis surgery, do you have any advice for Sammy?

Send Holly Your Best Wishes

April 3, 2008December 29, 2007 by jerry

Holly the pit bull has been diagnosed with sarcoma and needs your prayers and support as she is undergoing amputation surgery.

Kiva’s Story: A Christmastime Recovery

December 17, 2015December 24, 2007 by jerry

Each week, nervous Dog Moms and Dog Dads contact me, wondering how we dogs do after amputation. They want to know what the post-op procedures are like, and how dogs handle chemotherapy. And while all dogs respond a little differently to all of this, most of us bounce back right away!

Kiva is one of my new tripawd friends, and she is recovering nicely after losing her front right leg. What a great Christmas present; the gift of a pain-free life, and another chance at being a healthy, happy dog!

Her Mom Jolene has graciously allowed us to share her account of the first few days after Kiva’s surgery. We hope this gives you a small picture of what it’s like to bring a dog home after surgery, and what to expect if you’re participating in chemotherapy.