Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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…I do have four 4 legged children running around! ♡ 🙂 🐶💙 🐶💙 🐶❤ 🐶❤
We still have our boys, Ajax (a German Shepherd/Pit Bull mix) and Zeko (a German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix). And on July 13th, 2017, we brought home Ajax's mom
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Hoppy Howloween to the Tripawd Nation!
Gratuitous Photos - Halloween Style
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… looks like we've got this working now. It was an Ajax thing.
At least some things are an easy fix around here!
…rotating it first. NOTE: Uploading photos from mobile devices may result in unexplained rotation, and certain tavlet devices may always encounter ajax and javascript issues.
…for a senior dog, and there's no reason why he cannot go on to have a great quality of life. One senior Tripawd hero who just came to mind is Ajax. In fact he was from NYC, just over the bridge from you right? Ajax had his challenges as well in the early days but he went on to have a great
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… We've had senior Tripawds undergo remaining leg surgeries and do fine after recovery. It's not easy of course but it's totally possible! Check out Ajax's story and all the others for some inspawration:
Remaining Limb Surgery Recovery for
…of Brandy and Zeko. (We got him June 6, 2013. He was born March 10, 2013. He is a German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. And is not related to Ajax. lol.)
This pic is from June 8, 2013.
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The first time Brandy met Ajax. (He is a German Shepherd/Pit Bull mix. He was born January 4, 2012.)
This pic is from May 30, 2012.
(She would've met him sooner if he
…around her side, but there was not much pain.
There are several pups here who had amps due to one cancer and then developed a mast cell tumor. Ajax is one I can think of, I know there have been some more recently.
When you get the path report back be sure and find out the mitotic index (MI)
…and pray you find healing peace for your shattered hearts. You left no stone unturned to give your beautiful boy the best life. Well done " Team Ajax"!
… the legacy of Ajax shall love with js furever!!
Ajax has been a Beacon of Hope for all of us starting this journey! Everyday Ajax was VICTORIOUS inspired us and gave js a reason to believe we could be victorious too!
The journey of Ajax has touched us all. Such a special,…
… special Soul!
Just as you felt privileged to jave Ajax in your lives, he felt just as privileged to jave you in his! A d we are ALL so privileged to have been on this journey with him.
No dog could…
…love!!
I know your void and break in routine is gut wrenching. I know your heart is broken and your grief is overwhelming. I also know that Ajax left you with thousands of happy memories that will soon push the grief further into the background. Ajax wants you to have happy thoughts with…
…as Jerry honored him with a Purple Heart for courage and bravery Then they immediately ate junk food and went swimming!
Surrounding you witn Ajax's eternal grace
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
…a true Cancer Warrior! A Tripawd Hero!
Thank you for sharing Sweet Ajax with us.
I'm so very sorry for your loss
Donna
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…a remarkable long life and was a wonder dog in so many ways. How we wish he could have lived forever.
For those who don't know the story of Ajax, he's been with us a lonnnnnnng time, since 2010. He beat chondrosarcoma in 2010 also mast cell cancer in late 2011. He even had a cruciate repair…
…doggie. Here's his entire story a few big highlights that demonstrate how he lived and thrived a remarkably long time on three legs:
Bionic Ajax is Home and Hopping Around
ACL/CCL Surgery for Ajax
Happy 14th Birthday and 6 year ampuversary to Ajax!!
We are really going to miss you Ajax
…am so sorry for your loss but what a life Ajax lived ... truly amazing! Always a hero and warrior...
Hugs and love,
Alison with Spirit shelby in her heart
…am so sorry for loss. Thank you for sharing Ajax's story with all of us.
Sending you Love & Well wishes
Mama & Zoe
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…on behalf of Kathleen, aka kazy55, for Ajax...
Dear Friends,
It is with exceptionally heavy hearts that we write to inform you of the loss of our beloved, tri-pawed, family member Ajax…
…to us that his life would could no longer sustain the level of joy, happiness, grace and dignity that made him such a unique and special dog.
Ajax brought immeasurable joy and happiness to our lives and hopefully, in some small but meaningful way, to each our you.
Among the many names that we…
…had for Ajax,one was "The Glue" because he connected us to so many wonderful people. He served as a silent alpha dog for numerous puppies in Central Park, a…
…for all who met him.
All of you opened your hearts and many of you shared your laughter, hugs, treats, adventures, homes, pools and meals with Ajax. Our 14 year old Labrador Retriever "Puppy" led a remarkably wonder-filled life, in no small measure, thanks to your love and kindnesses.
We…
…us and our little buddy over the years as we have attempted to provide him the richest and fullest life possible.
Special thanks go out to all Ajax's veterinarians, surgeons,oncologists, rehab therapy team, caregivers, house-sitters and especially his long time dog walker Martin and weekly…
…friend Eva for their exceptional care of him and for being part of Team Ajax.
We thank each of you for the love and kindness you showed him during his wonderful life and hope the memories of him will bring smiles to your…
…faces in years to come.
We miss our buddy dearly, cherish each and every moment he graced our lives, and look forward to celebrating Ajax's life and memories with each of you sometime soon.
All our love,
Bill & Kathleen
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Yes, there have been many dogs here with arthritis who have done well on three legs. Some have issues, most get along quite good. Check out Ajax's story, he'll totally inspire you!
http://tripawds.....ry-to-ajax
Our Size and Age Matters Forum has other examples you can check out
…everybody for the well wishes and congratulations and compliments! It really made us feel extra-special and celebratory! Ajax does rock - we helped, along with fantastic vet care, but really he deserves the credit for always being brave and happy and rolling with it! …
…- which we only needed for the first time 9 months ago but which have been great)
Thanks also for posting my pics!
Kathleen and Bill and Ajax
…on both your anniversaries Ajax. You have the most sweetest, kissable face. I wish you many more celebrations.
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
…love your cake! And you are swimming like a youngster! So awesome Ajax!
Donna
















