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Just saw this on Craig's List. Please help spread the word!
Date: 2010-12-13, 8:28PM EST
Reply to: comm-cubqy-2111552438@craigslist.org
CHULA has been in foster care with me for 3 weeks. She now has a clean bill of health and is ready to find her FOREVER HOME! CHULA is sweet, very intelligent (treat motivated), and a HUGE cuddle bug. She loves to play with toys especially her stuffed monkey. she can even keep herself entertained with a bone or toy. CHULA has never chewed or taken anything that is not hers.
She knows to sit for her food/ treats without a verbal or hand command. She knows to also sit before we go outside. CHULA walks well on a leash and knows heal. If you say it a few times while on her walk she stays next to you. She can still pull at times but a quick correction is another method to help slow her down.
She is dog friendly, I do not know how she is with cats since she does not live with them but a cat test can be done. She is great with kids; she spent almost a week with twin 3 yr olds and did wonderful!
* Location: Philadelphia, PA
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh why do you do this to me?! My favorite mixed breed AND a tripawd?? I hope this little beauty finds a forever home soon! If we weren't so far away and at our limit of animals, I'd snatch her up in a heartbeat!
Awww, sorry! Ok then, if you can't take her in, be sure to help spread the word!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I was interested when this was first posted, but at the time we were at our 2-dog maximum. Then, a few days later, we lost Zack.
Even though we still miss Zackie terribly, we also felt strongly that it was time to add to our pack. So, we met this little girl today and adopted her!
She is about 8 months old and was found back in November with a terrible sore/infection on her right back leg and they had to amputate. Since then she has had a few infections, but other than a burn on her back that is healing (the vet left a heat compress on for too long!), she is healthy and full of energy! And, she gets around amazingly well on three legs – she just plows full speed through almost a foot of snow like it is nothing.
Despite the tough road she's had, she is such a sweetie – loves to give kisses and is cuddled up with us on the couch right now. Funny story already – we have a basket of dog toys that neither Zack or Izzy has been interested in for years. Zula (we changed her name slightly) found it almost immediately, and started playing with a hard rubber kitty cat. In an attempt to get to the squeaker, she bit one of the cats legs off – so now the cat is a tripawd, too!
Here she is in her new forever home!
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
Oh my goodness, how exciting! Thank you so much for adopting Zula and giving her the forever home she deserves. I'll bet it's fun having a puppy in the house again, what does Izzy think?
She certainly looks like a sweetheart and I would love to see more pictures of her. 
Michelle
I am so excited that this little sweetheart has a wonderful new tripawd home. She really could not wish for more. Thank you for honoring Zack by giving another deserving girl a chance. That is one of the sweetest little faces I've seen!
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.
YES! Congratulations!!!! A Tripawd match made in heaven, we are so hoppy for you and the pack. She looks like a beautiful, cool pup. Keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh my goodness! I am so jealous and so happy for all of you! She is such a sweetie and a very lucky girl to have such a great home. I look forward to watching her grow up!
Thanks!
Zula seems to be adjusting well so far. Izzy is not interested in playing, which confuses Zula to no end, but Izzy let's her know who's alpha, so there have been no problems. They were even cuddling butt-to-butt in the bed this morning.
The cat is a different story. Zula is not cat-aggressive (we had that tested before adopting), but the cat runs away and won't let Zula sniff, so Zula wants to chase her & bark that much more. We went through similar issues when we first adopted Izzy, so are pretty confident they will both adapt with time.
We are being kept busy with the energy of a puppy, but have laughed alot over the past two days. I'm sure the laughs will continue. We'll share more pics as we capture them - she is really fast, though! 🙂
Zack, King of Dogs, 1996 to 2010
Zack lived a full 14 years, even to the end.
The joy and memories he provided us will last a lifetime.
Surviving him is his sister, Izzy, a 12-year-old boxer mix quadpawd.
And the latest addition, Zula, an 11-month-old pit bull mix tripawd.
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