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Hello, all. My beautiful tripawd, Kira, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in January. Before she left, she wanted to be sure the harnesses that helped her so much would go on to help other tripawds. Kira asked that I post here to see if anyone in the Tripawds community might want or need them.
We have a sling harness and a full-body "Help 'Em 'Up harness, with handles at the shoulders and over the hips. Kira had arthritis in her hind legs and sometimes needed additional assistance standing up. It was also helpful when lifting her in/out of her beloved, soft-sided red wagon that allowed her to cruise long distances and see the scenery when she could no longer do so independently.
Kira was a Chocolate Lab/German Shepherd-cross, so she was a large dog. She weighed about 82 pounds. Both harnesses are size large and adjustable. They are very gently used, with many years of wear left in them.
Please PM me in Tripawds with your e-mail address if you're interested. I will send you photos of both harnesses. If you're only looking for one, I am willing to donate them individually.
Thanks and much love from me and Tripawd Angel Kira!
I'm really sorry to hear about Kira, my heart goes out to you.
How wonderful you want to gift her harnesses, thank you so much. I know there will be a doggie out there who can use them.
Meanwhile, don't hesitate to send us Kira's story for a Tripawd Tuesday spotlight, we'd love to pay tribute to her.
Thanks again. Lots of hugs coming your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thank you so much, Jerry! I do plan to submit a tribute for Tripawd Tuesday. I started one awhile back, not long after Kira passed, and a glitch caused the whole thing to disappear. I wasn't up for rewriting it then but am ready now, so it won't be long.
Hugs back and many thanks for your kindness and support.
Hi Kirasmom,
So sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Sweet Kira, I know how difficult this journey is. What a wonderful way to keep Kira's beautiful spirit alive, by donating her harnesses to someone else in need, you and Kira will always be a part of this community, and she will be remembered here always.
Keeping you and Angel Kira in my thoughts,
{{{hugs}}}
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new crew
Hi, all ~
Angel Kira and I are happy to announce both Kira's harnesses have been sent to new homes. One went to GA, the other to OH.
We wish both tripawds and their humans many more days of love, fun and frolic. Much love to all!
Kirasmom
That sweet Kira has always been such a thoughtful girl!! Very kind of you to do. I know it's bittersweet, but such a lovely way to pay tribute to beautiful Kira.
Love..
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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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