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Hi. Now that Cheek officially has a home it is time to properly introduce him! Cheek is a 4 month old toy poodle that was born without a front leg. The family that had him had a female poodle and her son, neither of which were spayed/neutered. They mated and Cheek and a sibling were born. The sibling had 4 legs and Cheek 3. The husband said he should be taken to the pound to be put down. The wife took pity on him and called a shelter that took him in. I happen to be a volunteer at the shelter. We spent 4 days there over Xmas volunteering and there was no way the staff was going to let me leave without him! The question was whether my other 2 dogs would get along with him. After a week and a half they started to be friendlier and Cheek became an official part of the family. I'd post a picture of the three of them in this post if I knew how! We live in Japan and we are close to the beach (went there today) and rivers. Cheek will be getting his own float coat and will join his poodle brothers this summer as they swim. Now he is enjoying the snow and is basically one happy puppy!
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Congratulations on adopting this adorable little tripawd! Can't wait to see pictures of the whole family!!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Congratulations on having Cheek as the official member of your family, and that Cheek blends into the pack so well! He is so adorable!
That is awesome!
It's sad that people can be so irresponsible and uncaring.
I'm so glad Cheek found a wonderful loving home.
Are you an American in Japan?
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.
Wow! All the way from Japan! Congratulations on apopting Cheek. I'm glad he has a forever home.
Debra & Angel Emily
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
I'm thinking Cheek is a very lucky pup. Thank you for making a difference in his life.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
You are such a kindhearted good human for taking this special pup into your lives! Congratulations! I think you are our first official, active member from Japan.
We can't wait to follow Cheek's adventures. To learn how to post photos, check out this Technical Support topic, Adding Images to Your Post.
Let us know if we can help OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Yes, I am an American in Japan. Sadly we don't have nearly as many dog goodies here as in the US. When I go to the US for vacation I go with two empty suitcases and come back with them stuffed! Of course they are stuffed with dog things! The US postal service stopped surface mail (via ship) a few years ago. That means I get stuck paying for airmail if I want anything quickly.
Congratulations on adopting shuch a beautiful toy and reminds me of my two white Standard Poodles when I brought them home as puppies. For the record, poodles are Germin in orgin and were bred orginally for water retrieving. My Sandy would put many retrievers to shame the way she entered the pool and was able to swim. Cassy was just as good a swimmer, but would never get her top knot wet because she entered the pool via the stair. If you look very closely, I am sure that you would find that Cheek's toes are webed. While Cherry could swim very well, she really never showed any interest.
The Ruff Wear harness is excellent and allows for a lot of adjustment. I believe that Cherry's was a medium and I had all the front straps as tight as they would go. The Standard Poodles have a very deep but narrow chest.
Good Luck and enjoy your new family member.
Bob
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