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Today we are looking back on the long, beautiful legacy of a Tripawd miniature Schnauzer named Piper. This happy boy spent almost thirteen years on three legs. Incredible!
Meet Today's Tripawd Tuesday Hero, Piper the Senior Mini Schnauzer
This sweet cancer warrior was from Tennessee, and his momma Kelly recently wrote to us to share his celebration of life story. She also told us:
Your community was a huge source of comfort to us as we were learning to navigate his cancer and amputation. Thank you for the good work that you do.
It's our honor to be part of Piper's three-legged journey in some small way. He goes to show all the doubters out there that it is totally possible to live a long, healthy life on three legs. We hope you find as much inspawration from his story as we do!
How old is your Tripawd?
- Would’ve been 15 in November. We just lost him last month.
When and Why did your Tripawd lose a leg?
- Age 2, Melanoma in his foot pad
How did your Tripawd adapt to life on three?
- Amazing. My nephew always said “fastest dog on 3 legs”!
What are your Tripawd's favorite things to do?
- Chase frisbee and snuggle with his favorite girl
What did you think would happen after surgery? Did your worst fears happen? How did you cope?
- Was worried he wouldn’t learn to walk well. But he never missed a beat!
What is the biggest lesson you learned from your Tripawd?
- I was very vigilant in what I fed my dogs after his diagnosis but the biggest lesson is that dogs are amazing and love life.
What is your best advice to someone who is about to go through amputation with their pet, or someone who is thinking of adopting a Tripawd?
- Do it! They are amazing and adapt so well!
See More Tripawd Tuesday Stories, and contact us to share your own too!
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Oh sweet Piper, you are such an adorable inspiration! Your hioman has done an excellent job of chronicling your journey here.....and especially gets applause for such precious pictures/videos😎
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!
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