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Random Scenes from Bailey’s Amputation Recovery

Golden Retriever Bailey swims before amputationWhile every cancer dog story is different, if anyone ever has any doubts about our amazing ability to recuperate from amputation and adapt to life on three legs, they need to check out Bailey’s story.

In early July, Bailey’s Mom, Debbie, wrote to Tripawds for advice in how to cope with her beautiful, 10 year-old Golden Retriever’s upcoming amputation. Bailey is a great swimmer, and had a previous ACL tear surgery in one of her legs. Her pawrents have recently moved to Richmond, Virginia, and had no one to ask for good veterinary advice or help about coping with cancer.

As always, the Tripawds community came through for Debbie and her family, with support and helpful tips.

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Meet Star: Israel’s All-Star Hero Tripawd

Star, Israeli IDF K9 Unit Tripod DogThe following story was generously written by Sasha, with much influence from her beloved Lalla, from the heavens above.

Rolling around with a dog on the floor is one of the best Fun things you can do; but it’s not every day that you get to roll around on the floor with a dog who has saved dozens, maybe hundreds of lives during an illustrious 10 year military career, including one with the US forces in Iraq. Introducing Star, an absolute All Star Hero Tripawd.

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Thank you for your support.

Jerry Thanks You For your Support!We’ve recently received some wonderful words of appreciation and encouragement from new users in the Tripawd Discussion Forums. But the real thanks goes out to you, our registered users and three-legged dog lovers.

It has been over a year since we launched this site to help others facing the difficult decision of amputation for their pet. Since then, the Tripawds community has grown incredibly. Your contributions to the forums have made this site the valuable resource it has become. And those who have donated to the cause using our PayPal button went beyond the call of duty. For that, I thank you.

Check out the dancing dog video we made especially for you to show our appreciation, and learn how to make your own …

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Mabel and her mom are real champs!

mabel three-legged osteosarcoma greyhound rescueMabel’s mom recently told us about another great three-legged dog children’s book: Champ is an inspiring story about a three legged dog who changed a troubled kid’s life.

Greyhound rescue Mabel is a Champ herself. And the fact she had only three legs was no trouble for the kids in her pack when she was adopted.

Adopted in February of 2007, she’s found her forever home! Here’s what her mom had to say…

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Sheba the Quad Dog and Tripawd Trouble

Handicapped German Shepherd Dogs Sheba and TroubleI recently heard the most beautiful tribute songs about special needs dogs. These songs, about an incredible parapawlegic German Shepherd, were written and performed by an even more incredible dog lover.

Deborah Kazsimer has produced a video (featuring this music) designed to help owners better deal with the care and treatment of handicapped pets.

Holistic Caring For Handicapped Pets VideoTitled, Caring for a Handicapped Pet: A Holistic Approach, the video includes a wide range of treatments including special nutrition diets, acupuncture, magnetic therapy, and infrared light. These holistic pet treatments were inspired by Kazsimer’s paralyzed German Shepherd dog Sheba.

Sheba suffered from the incurable spinal cord disease Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). The dog’s condition inspired Kazsimer to seek alternative medical solutions to her beloved pet’s distress. And the dog’s spirit inspired her to pen “Sheba You’re my Best Friend” and “Dear Mommy”.

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