Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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Sammy has his surgery monday so we probably won't need it for a couple of weeks. I don't like to buy things on-line (I am way too old fashioned I guess) So if I can't come up with one this way do you know if there are actual stores that sell this type of thing?
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
To find a retailer near you who sells the Web Master harness , try the Ruff Wear Store Locator.
You could always consider buying a harness here as a contribution to support this community, rather than a purchase! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
we purchased a ruff wear harness through tripawds.com for gayle. following the measurement chart, it was easy to find out the right size, and we were pleased with speed of shipping, etc. i know purchasing on-line can be 'iffy' sometimes, but we were very happy to buy through the site - i think we saved $$ from the fetchdog price, if i remember correctly... just as a suggestion... hugs to sammy!!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Yeah, I don't trust the whole giving information on the web thingy, either. However, I did get my harness through tripawds and it was here quickly and without issue. I will totally shop here again!
VQ's shopping testimonial... 
"I don't know where I am."
I too had a good experience purchasing through this site. Ordered it on a friday and it came the following thursday (good considering it was right before the weekend...). I too think it was cheaper here because the shipping is already included in the price. What you see is what you pay!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Aww thank you two, it warms our heart reading your feedback. Because we have a really good relationship with Ruff Wear, and they are an excellent company, we are always able to ensure the bestest and safest service for our members. Heck, if someone buys through this site, it's the least we can do. Thanks for your vote of confidence!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
how big is your dog, you say you need a large but i have a medium comming to me from idillion, Drew is starting to walk on his own so i wont need it that long and if it will fit your dog i can just send it too you... the plan was i use it while i need it and then ship it to another tripawds member that needs it too.... gonna call it "captain jacks helping paw" and send it through the tripawd community, if nothing esle you could use it to see if you like it and then buy one for yourself and send this one to someone else that may need it 😉
Upon getting the call to go to work
MY dog sits proud as I stand at attention
I salute my director
Place my hand back to my side
Then I say in a PROUD and STRONG voice
"Mr.Squishy, reporting for duty, Sir."
Hello chasenthunder, my boy weighs 104.7. I will go onto the ruffware site to see what that equates to. I think that would be a large but maybe a medium would work. Thanks for the offer and I will gladly accept it. I do agree with the pay it forward. He won't need it for a couple of weeks until we get his stitches out anyway so if you could check back on this thread or I can pm you. I like that this place is all about helping each other. Priceless.
Ok guys if the medium doesn't work from Chasenthunder I will do my first ever order on-line. Trust in the process right?
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
atleast this way you can see what it is you are ordering, hold onto in and look at the quality that pictures cant explain, that is my biggest problem with ordering online. i should get it in early this week and i should not need it too long cause drew is on the road to recovery.
Upon getting the call to go to work
MY dog sits proud as I stand at attention
I salute my director
Place my hand back to my side
Then I say in a PROUD and STRONG voice
"Mr.Squishy, reporting for duty, Sir."
I have Raven's/Mile's Large I can loan you if the Medium is too small! Let me know. He can do without it for a while just fine.
Dawn
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
Thanks Dawn,
I will have to measure him after Tuesday when he comes home. I like your signature, Miles is so lucky to land with you, someone who understands his needs.
I will let you guys know as soon as I can 🙂
Elizabeth
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
fightingforsammy said:
I will go onto the ruffware site to see what that equates to. I think that would be a large but maybe a medium would work.
Ok guys if the medium doesn't work from Chasenthunder I will do my first ever order on-line. Trust in the process right?
Ruff Wear harnesses are sized according to the dog's girth, not weight. Please review sizing instructions carefully. Sammy could be a medium or a large, just depends on the chest size.
First ever order? Wow! Hey, we're here to help. We've been doing this a long time and can walk you through the process if you'd like OK? Good luck!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oh My Goodness.... Today i recieved the used ruffwear harness that was sent to me to help Drew.... I am very shocked, at the quality of this contraption.... wow.... Imma be honest and the last few things i have ordered on the enternet for my dog got to me and I was half tempted to send it back. they tend to look nothing like the picture and they tend to look dull and weak insted of the strong and shiney they make the pictures out to be.... but WOW! this is nothing like it, ruffwear has officially outdone themselves and thier compeditors because agian the harness i have is USED but it is GORGEOUSand looks and feels very durable... I am shocked, and am thinking about buying one for myself maybe to use for my SAR.
Upon getting the call to go to work
MY dog sits proud as I stand at attention
I salute my director
Place my hand back to my side
Then I say in a PROUD and STRONG voice
"Mr.Squishy, reporting for duty, Sir."
let me also add that the steps that are on here (pet loader) are exactly as represented also...I just can't use them because they are too heavy for my poor falling apart body.
The Ruffwear harness and the steps were both quality items and I would assume that anything else purchased here is the same!!
I don't think I will be needing the harness after all. I had forgotten that my rottie mix that passed in November had a sling harness. I had put that away when she passed because it was too difficult to look at her things. My husband dug it out and we are off and running again.
Thanks all for the help and support,
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
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