Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Dakota lost a front leg at 9 to a soft tissue sarcoma. Our vet was hesitant to mention amputation so I did. He seemed relieved I said it first. Dakota was not a confident patient, but with lots of encouragement he found he was capable.
A favorite memory after surgery was being outside in the snow and Dakota hopping up, grinning and wagging. The only way out was his dog door, so he accomplished that on his own and was so proud. That was about a week after surgery.
Dakota is gone but he did not die from the cancer that took his leg. He conquered that in true tripawd warrior fashion.
I am also going to add too many pictures, but I won't apologize for it. 
I loved him too much not to share him.
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Thanks for Sharing Dakota 
Awesome Feburary Furball.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
I am loving the pictures! Dakota is a regal looking girl. She just demands love and respect.
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.
The picture of Dakota in the snow warms my heart. Dakota's spirit will live forever in your heart.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
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