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I received Kermit's Ruff Wear harness
yesterday (amazing service, thank you!)
and had a question about fit. The rear strap is under Kermit's belly, between his sheath & his ribcage, and the handle on top of his back seems closer to his middle than over his back. It feels as though, when I hold the handle, I'm not supporting him from the ribcage & area behind his withers, but rather yanking his guts up toward his spine.
Did I order a size too big, thus making the whole thing too long for him?
Could you need to adjust the straps? I just got a harness too and I also noticed the handle seems to be closer to the tail end, but when I lift her the weigh is supported a lot by the middle strap. The last strap is a bit loser, which wasn't intentional but maybe it makes a difference
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
I've tried to adjust it so that the whole thing shifts forward a bit, but any more & I'd strangle him! 
If I want the middle strap to do most of the supporting I have to hang onto the little metal ring that's in front of the handle.
He's a right front amputee so it's really important that I not shift him forward onto his face when I help him.
How about calling RuffWear and getting their ideas? Maybe even get a photo to send them? Web chat?
~ Katy
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Why didn't I think of that? I probably could have gone smaller but I think I've gotten it to where it works as designed... but I'll send them some photos & make sure I have it right.
thanks!
Dharma thanks again for your order! You can also feel free to contact us, our # is on the order emails we sent to you.
Have you tried adjusting it from the front area where all three straps converge at the Ruff Wear logo, at the chest? You can slide those buckles up or down toward the harness to bring it forward or move away from the front of the body. I can probably explain this better on the phone if you want to call, we are pacific time.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks Jerry! I think we have it under control, and I did shorten those front straps up all the way. So the front of the top handle is basically right behind his withers. He's only wearing it when I take him out because his incision isn't healed yet, but it doesn't really cover any of the incision anyway. We might need to switch to the next size down when he's able to exercise more & loses a few pounds, but for now I think it's working. 
That's great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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