Welcome to tripawds.  It is so sweet of you to take in Tripp and give him his forever home.  I am trying to picture how he is walking and it just eludes me!  Is the amputation of his right fore leg or back leg?  

Tripp is going through the hard part right now.  After the first couple of weeks he should do pretty well.  My Emily could still jump on the trampoline after losing her leg!

There are a few things that I can think of that might help prepare you.  First, I would suggest raising his food dish, especially if the amputation is a fore leg.  Secondly, Because of the additional strain on the remaining legs I would suggest a good joint supplement.  Finally, if you have non-carpeted floors it would be good to use some rugs so that Tripp isn't slipping all over the place, possibly injuring himself.

Spirit Cherry's dad, Bob, who is on vacation, would advise you to find something that Tripp enjoys and use it to feed his spirit.

Post and let us know how the vet appointment went!

Debra & Angel Emily 

Welcome - I just adopted a pup (and his sister!) from our shelter, who also lost his leg due to a bad break and the vet wrapping it too tightly. He is going on almost 3 weeks post op now. My guys a lot younger (11 weeks today!) so he's coping pretty well - we still have a lot to learn.

I'm also curious as to which leg he's missing? And I also can't picture how he's walking

Yep, good supplements will have glucosamine - not that I'm one of the experts here as far as vet care. But Gerry's vet recommended Dasuquin, when I asked him about protecting his joints, and I have heard it recommended here as well (I think I spelled it right, I'm afraid I'm too lazy to go check the bottle this evening).

Poor Tripp, it seems like his front foot might be hurting (a toe maybe?) and so he's trying to avoid putting all the weight on it? Just a theory from someone with no veterinary expertise. I'm sure Tripp's vet will figure it out.

Emily's Mom made great suggestions. Can't really think of any more. But as questions/concerns pop up for you and Tripp, this is a great resource for info and support.

I can see why you could not say no.....what a beautiful boy Tripp is!!  He is lucky that a loving human came for him.  It looks like he is right at home from the photos.  I hope you will get some help from the vet regarding the way he is walking.

Welcome to the Tripawd community, this place is full of great info, answers to questions and you can even "ask a vet" on the forum.  Just reach out and we are all here to give you support. 

Take good care,

Ginny & Angel Paris