Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Handsome dude. Good luck in recovery. If you have any questions, hit us up or join us in the chatroom some night.
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
Hey Rexo & family it's good to hear back from you. I'm sorry to hear that you had to go through surgery but a tough guy like you won't have any problem with bouncing back! We're here to support you so ask any questions and do keep us posted. I'm so glad your folks learned how to post a photo, you are pretty amazing looking!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Sorry you had to join the Tripawd Nation under such circumstances Rexo. But the upside is.....we got your back! Thank you for your years of service and it looks like you are heading in to a grrrrrreat retirement. You are still gonna be able to do all kinds of stuff to keep busy. Just because a K9 retires doesn't mean he won't still need a job! If you poke around here you will find tripawds doing agility, hunting, nosework, sheep herding, and more!
xoxo,
Codie Rae
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Well Rexo, I'm sorry you had to lose your leg but there are far worse things in life. You now have a chance to fight and have a wonderful, pain free life. It matters not how long, just how good it is. Recovery can be a little difficult at first but once they get the hang of it then there's no holding them back. Rexo is a strong boy and he'll get through this as long you are right there with him. Good luck, buddy; we're here for you.
Maverick is a wonderful miniature australian shepard born with a malformation of the front right radius/ulna, amputation performed on 11/4/13 at 6 months old. Follow his story at mavericksjourney.tripawds.com.
Ooooh Rexo looks and sounds like you're doing great!! Keep up the great work!
Xoxo,
Erica and Tripawd kitty Jill
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Sounds like you are doing good Rexo & the inscision looks pretty good. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have here or in the chat.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Annnnnnnd he's up!! Annnnnnd he's eating!! GODD JOB REXO!
You still aren't going to exactly feel like having a party yet.....but youj will!
You...and your dad, have what it takes to get through this rough spot and to move onto the most gloriius, pain free life you could ever imagine!
Great update! Great picture of a majestic dog!
TRY and get some rest, okay? May be a little rough at first though!
Wonderful post!
Saly and Hapy 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!
Sweet Rexo! Looks like your people got it down with the no-slip flooring and the raised bowls. You sure look good! And I know that German Shedder fur will grow in in no time.
3-Paws Up to you and your people!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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mpdk9 said
He even jumped and put his front paw on the counter because he smelled some food. I'm so proud of him.
Good boy, Rexo! Livin' the dream! Ain't it grand to be able to be proud of our dogs for figuring out simply how to be themselves again - even their naughty self? My first real sigh of relief with Yoda was when he chased a fly all around the house, which was a week post amputation, I think. Then there was the park visit where he found a dog he could mount, when I had thought that embarrassing behavior was gone for good. (He basically mounted the air above an oblivious Corgi mix, so maybe it doesn't count). The next big triumph that I waited and waited for was when he was when he re-learned how to chase his tail on three legs. Took him 3 months. He had relearned everything else so fast, I wasn't expecting I'd ever seem him go after that tail again. I just know I posted my excitement after, haha. So sooooooo proud!
Wishing Rexo many more such victories!
Yoda&Mom united: 9/5/06 …….… Yoda&Leg separated: 6/5/09……… Yoda&Leg reunited: 10/14/09 ……… ……………….………….………….……. Yoda&Mom NEVER separated! …………………….….……....….…… Though Spirit Yoda currently free-lances as a rabbit hunting instructor for tripawds nationwide
Rarely, ever so rarely, do we get that kind of good news around here!! The amputation took care of everything!
STANDNG OVATIN FOR YOU AND REXO!! I'm so very, very happy for you voth!
Now continue with your amazing recovery and get on living life to the fullest! You will be an inspiration to everyone you meet!
We love you Rexo!! It's an homor to know you! PLEASE continue to share your joirney with us!
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!
Good news all around!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
OH fabulous news!!!!
We hope you'll keep us updated on how he's doing, we love seeing pics of your handsome boy!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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