How to Care for Three-Legged Tripawd Dogs and Cats After Amputation

What’s on the Menu Tonight, Ma?

August 31, 2015September 3, 2008 by jerry

Three legged cancer dog Jerry wants new meal recipes and ideas for hiding supplements.

Save with EntirelyPets.com coupon codes!

September 1, 2008 by jerry

Save on pet products with coupon codes for EntirelyPets.com! Act now, offers end October 15, 2008.

Dog Leg Amputation Seromas: What You Need to Know

June 8, 2020August 30, 2008 by jerry

Photos and definition of dog leg amputation post-surgery seromas

Dog Prescription Labels and Information Sheets: Please Read them

August 28, 2008 by jerry

Metronomic protocol dog cancer therapy requires doxycyline which cannot be given with diary products.

Acknowledge there is nothing to lose.

June 6, 2019August 24, 2008 by jerry

Steve Jobs quote teaches there is nothing to fear when we have nothing to lose, a lesson to live life when coping with cancer.

Random Scenes from Bailey’s Amputation Recovery

August 20, 2008 by jerry

While 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.

Meet Star: Israel’s All-Star Hero Tripawd

August 14, 2008 by jerry

The 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.

Toby the Ohio Tripawd Needs a Forever Home

August 12, 2008August 12, 2008 by jerry

Three legged rescue dog in Ohio available for adoption to forever home.

Thank you for your support.

August 9, 2008 by jerry

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 …

Mabel and her mom are real champs!

November 13, 2023August 2, 2008 by jerry

Mabel’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…