I volunteer at a local no kill dog shelter,about 2 months ago we had a 5 year old, female black lab mix surrendered to the shelter. Her name, Ariel, when she came into the shelter we had to rush her to the emergency vet for a UTI. On the forms filled out by the owner she had chronic UTI's, however the medical records showed no visits for them. When the owners turned her in we asked how she lost her leg and they told us she was hit by a car when she was young. However medical records given to us only indicate that 3 months prior to the amputation that a bandage was applied and the next input said amputation of rear leg. After she had the amputation she was taken home and given little care/support from the surgery, she was kept outside. The good leg seems to either have been injured, whether it was from the so called hit by car or if it occurred over time as her weight kept increasing. The mobility of the good rear leg is very minimal, her hips sag and her spine curves. She can only walk about 30-40ft before she either sits down or starts to drag.

Despite her previous care and physical limitations the lab personality shines through, she is definitely driven by her stomach and wants nothing more than a belly rub and a tennis ball. Ariel stole my heart, I have recently bought a house and what better way to start than with a Tripawd! I am now planning furniture and entrances to and from the house around her. Last week I ordered a wheelchair from Walkin' Wheels and I'm hoping that this will give her the support that she lacks as well as the ability to go places with me. I am new to the Tripawd life and especially that now on top of her UTI's there is a possibility that she is incontinent.  I am very grateful for this site that I can browse and share the experiences others have had, I am still open from advise and suggestions. 

Thank you,

Rachel & Ariel