Hi Cindy and Jackson, welcome. Your future posts won't need to wait for approval so post away. 

I'm so sorry about Jackson needing the amputation surgery. Poor guy! Sounds like all the right steps were taken to make sure amputation was a last resort. Rest assured though that he will have a great quality of life on three!

My question is - is there a place on this site that offers advice and direction for the families of brand new tripawds? 

You're here! Our Discussion Forums are here for folks to post any questions, worries, celebrations, whatever's happening where they would like community support. So welcome!

Be sure to check out our Tripawds What to Expect articles if you haven't already.

Our Tripawds Recovery Shopping List is also a great resource, as are the Tripawds e-books library.

Oh and please consider having Jackson evaluated by a canine rehab therapist. These folks can assess his strengths, weaknesses, and show you how to help him have a happy, injury free life on three. Even though he'll blow your socks off with his resilience and bounce back, it's a good idea to have him assessed, since caring for a Tripawd can be a learning curve for us. The best part is the Tripawds Foundation can pay for your first rehab visit so please take advantage of the program.

Do you have any stairs in your home? Other dogs? If so, you'll want to make sure you have plenty of traction for your boy, so that he doesn't slide around (slippery floors are a three-legged dog's worst enemy). And if you have other dogs, it's best to keep Jackson really mellow around them until his stitches come out. 

Feel free to share more, ask any questions, we are here to help!