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Our story> We fostered dogs for the National Mill Dog Rescue and recieved 'Cinco' back in April of 2012. He was about 2 months old and so cute. He had 2 right front legs and was not really using them. We left him at the Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center, just south of Denver, for a week of study.
They completed a thorough exam with extensive x-rays, and let him have the run of the place to see how he was getting around. The decision was made to remove the legs and most of his shoulder. The operation was on Friday and he was up and walking around the next day. We brought him home on Sunday, and formally adopted him on Monday. My wife did not want any name reflecting the number of his legs. so the renaming process started with 'Ninja', then finalized with 'Ace'.
That was almost 2 years ago and Ace is a pretty typical Lab, having eaten just about everything inside and outside our home during this time. Fortunately, this behavior has slowed down a bunch. At our dog park, he can keep up with other dogs, running up and down the hills and through the trees. I am constantly amazed by his strength and balance.
He loves our other dogs> Koda- Norweigan Buhund and Fergie- a Chi/Pom mill rescue.
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Thanks for reading - Paul
What a happy boy! The video was a joy to watch. Welcome to the group. I look forward to seeing more of you both.
Amy & Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Glad to see you here Paul and Ace. Ace is so cute. What a happy playful guy. Heck, who needs someone to throw sticks for him, he'll just throw them for himself! ha ha My Brendol used to do that when she was young. Welcome to the group.
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
Oh wow thank you for being here to share his story! Ace scored when you came into his life, what a lucky, lucky pup! We look forward to hearing about more of your adventures.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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WOW!! What a lovely story!! A lovely dog whompicked himself some lovely human souls!
DELIGHTFUL VIDEO!! Stellar example of a dogmhaving an absolute ball on three legs!! Just having a ball period!! And Ace is very, agile and so very graceful...quite eloquent!!
Ijist love this story! I domhope you will continue tompost and share this inspiratinal journey AND more video and photos!! The bond is incredible...and it only gets deeper, can you imaine??
Kudos for you andyour wife for making such a wonderful difference in the lives of your pups!
Applause tomyou!
Hugs and love to Fergie, Koda and, of course ACE!!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I am hoping that his shoulder and front leg will last a long time.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh wow Ace! You are truly a miracle doggie! I'm so glad you found the best people for you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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