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skulze
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4 March 2012 - 9:59 am
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I have been on the site about a week and finally had time to write up the story of my tripawd Josephine.  I had my first dog Napoleon for 2.5 years when I met Josephine (she was called Ragdoll then).  Never in a million years did I think I would have two dogs and I was not on the lookout for a second dog.  I met Josephine, last May at the dog daycare that I took Napoleon to (they both still go).  She was being fostered through the humane society by a girl that works at the daycare.  Josephine had been a stray that was hit by a car.  He front left leg had been broken at the elbow.  When I first met her she had a splinted leg, as they were making an attempt to heal it.  After a few weeks it was apparent that the break was not going to heal and amputation was decided as the best course of action.  With that broken leg Jojo was a sad little pup.  You could see that it hurt her to play. 

The first time I saw her after her surgery, running around playing with the other dogs at daycare, I just knew she was going to join my family.  Two weeks later I brought her home for a weekend for a trial run with Napoleon.  She has been with me ever since that weekend.  Napoleon was not sure about the whole thing for a day.  Within a couple weeks they were inseparable.  They sleep in a pile together, wrestle, and play tug.  Jojo can do just about everything that 4-legged dogs can and it amazes me that she keeps up with Napoleon.  I worry about her sometimes, that as she gets older her front leg will get injured from the extra exertion.  I am hoping that being on these forums will keep me in the loop as far as all the latest and greatest for keeping a tripawd healthy. 

Packers fan JosephineImage Enlarger

 

 

 

Napoleon and Josephine NappingImage Enlarger

 

Jo at the poolImage Enlarger

skulze
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4 March 2012 - 10:03 am
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Silly JojoImage Enlarger

 

  Forgot to post this one that truly shows Jojo's attitude.  She is the most happy go lucky dog I think I have ever met and just seeing her makes me smile.  She has the goofiest personality and is nothing but good times.

Columbia, MO
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4 March 2012 - 10:19 am
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Josephine, you lucky dog!  You have found both your furever home and a best friend.

Marla and Daisy

My Two Tripawds...Biscuit and Spirit Daisy

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4 March 2012 - 10:19 am
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What a cutie! I don't think anypawdy on earth could resist that face. How old/young is she?

We are so glad you took time to share her story. There are so many pups who become Tripawds as she did, because of an accident that happened while wandering loose. What a lucky girl to find people that cared enough to help her, and to be adopted by your pack. 

If you'd like, sharing her story in the "Beyond Cancer" Discussion is a also great place to show others what she can do, and keep track of the challenges and good times of other Tripawds who lost their legs for some other reason than cancer. 

Thanks for joining the Tripawds Nation. Go Packers!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Leicester, NY
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4 March 2012 - 10:21 am
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Welcome Josephine and Napoleon! What a cutie!

Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation

skulze
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4 March 2012 - 10:26 am
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Jerry, the best guess is that she is right around 1 year old.  So she was very young when all of this happened.  I would be willing to bet she doesn't even remember much about having 4 legs. 

I will be sure to share in the beyond cancer section as well.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome laugh

On The Road


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4 March 2012 - 10:28 am
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Ohh she's a young thing! She looks very energetic, you can see it in her hoppy eyes.

Yeah, that's the advantage of becoming a Tripawd when you're a pup. If you have to lose a leg, at least you have a whole lifetime to get used to it.

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 March 2012 - 11:01 am
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Oh my dog!  What an adorable girl!  And the pair of them together is priceless!  I love goofy personalities! 

Thanks for sharing your story!  I'm so glad you found each other!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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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4 March 2012 - 11:16 am
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OMDawg!!! What a cutie!! She is lucky to have such a great pawrent!! We can't wait to hear about Jojo's adventures....she sure does look spunky!!

Edmond, Oklahoma
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4 March 2012 - 11:29 am
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She is utterly adorable (that pic is the Packers shirt is way too cute). I am glad she found you (I see why you couldn't resist her) and you found tripawds!  Look forward to reading about Josephine's adventures!

Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011

Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011.  Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs.  If love alone could have saved you…

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4 March 2012 - 2:25 pm
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Hey, Baby's cousin's name is Josephine.  We call her Josie.  Your Josephine is a cutiepie for sure! 

Thanks for adopting a tripawd and being such a Pawsome Pawrent!

Hugs and Slobbers

Judy and Baby

knoxville, tn
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4 March 2012 - 2:28 pm
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what a cutie pie!!!  nothing better in the world than a black dog - especially a black tripawd sister!!!

 

charon & spirit gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.

Love Never Ends

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4 March 2012 - 7:14 pm
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OOOOOOooo Sistah! You are soooo cute!

 

Welcome to the best place on the planet. Miss Pegz a trauma tripawd too.

 

But Chica? The Packers shirt gotta go.

 

Let's GO...Buffalo!!!!

krun15
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4 March 2012 - 7:46 pm
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Welcome to Tripawds.
Looks like you have your hands full with her, lots of energy!
I like your packs names- my current pug pack is Titania and Oberon.

I agree with kviz about one thing- the Packers gear has got to go.

But I say GO NINERS!

Karen and the pugapalooza

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