Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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The othe day I was sitting on th couch, and Mercy came wandering into the room. An alarm bell went off in my head and a paniced voice called out "OMG! Why is the dog limping?!" A much calmer, but more sarcastiunc voice immediately replied "Because she only has three legs, dumbass!" 
I guess I'm still getting used to life with a tripawd! 
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I still do that. And it's been 10 months....
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Hahahahahaha!!! I don't know that I've done that exact thing, but you made my day!
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
I haven't done that either, but it IS hilarious! Thanks for sharing; it definitely made me grin!
- Karen and Spirit Sylvie
Sweet Silly Sylvie, the Old English Sheepdog
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma 11/04/2010 at almost 7 years of age * Left hind leg amputated 11/09/2010 * Chemo on 12/10, 12/17, 01/10, 01/31
Sweet Sylvie's earthly journey ended on Nov. 3, 2011, one day short of a year since her diagnosis and 6 days short of her one-year ampuversary. Her family celebrates her life as a sheepdog – ever the puppy, ever silly, ever sweet – and are grateful for our 7 years together.
I haven't done exactly that, but I did used to forget (like for months and months and months) that she lost a leg. One day we came home from the beach and I was hosing the sand off her feet, like I always do - and I actually hosed the space where that leg would have been!
D'oh!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Hahahahhaha!
After having a tripawd for 12 years, I do it in reverse! OMG! - he's not hopping.........Duh, he's 4 legged!!!!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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