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

Tripawds in the news again!

November 10, 2016July 19, 2008 by jerry

Jerry is featured in the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper and on KHSU Alternative therapy radio program.

Jerry Update: Playing All Summer Long at a Colorado Dude Ranch

July 16, 2008 by jerry

Three legged tripod dog plays and loves living on a dude ranch in western colorado.

Only Natural Pet Opens First Retail Store!

July 12, 2008 by jerry

I’m so happy to hear that Only Natural Pet Store just opened their first retail store in Boulder, CO.

I’m glad because we’re spending the summer in Colorado and maybe I’ll get to visit this new super pet store that sells only natural dog and cat products. But I’m especially happy to hear this news, because society needs more stores like this. Hopefully it’s the first of many to come!

This news reminds me of how upset I get about the mass market crap pushed on unsuspecting pet owners by the leading pet store chains. One time we received a free gift from one of the major “pet marts” but I would have nothing to do with it. The list of ingredients on this “treat” reminded my people of the tainted pet food recall tragedy.

L.A. Streets Are Safer Thanks to Tripawd Police Dog, Serpico

November 13, 2023July 10, 2008 by jerry

Meet Serpico, a three legged tripod police dog for the Los Angeles Police Department.

The Tristix Chronicles: Heaven Here on Earth

July 30, 2014July 8, 2008 by jerry

The Tristix Chronicles, adventures of three legged dogs Jerry and Lalla.

Happy Independence Dog is 100th Photo!

April 18, 2019July 5, 2008 by jerry

Happy Independence Dog from Three Legged Dog Luna. Fourth of July Photo becomes 100th in first Tripawd Pals NextGen gallery.

Three Cheers for Ugly Gus!!!

July 1, 2008 by jerry

Woof! Woof! Woof!

Here’s to Gus, the three-legged Chinese Crested for winning the 2008 Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, CA during the recent Sonoma-Marin Fair!

He may not be a much to look at, with skin cancer, one eye and no hair, but with three legs how can you not love this little guy? Apparently his missing limb earned him a few extra points, but I think he looks better with three legs than any hairless dog I’ve ever seen … not that I’ve ever really seen any in person. Or in dog, rather

Prosthetics: Should Tripawds Just Be Tripawds, or Bionic Dogs?

October 15, 2014June 28, 2008 by jerry

Three legged tripod dog questions the use of prosthetics in animal veterinary medicine.

The Story of Bella and Hope

November 13, 2023June 24, 2008 by jerry

Enjoy this inspirational story of three legged Great Dane Hope and Bella, the three-legged Great Dane namesake of Bella’s Pain Relief pet products company.

Sammy’s Story: Amigos para vida del perros con tres piernas!

March 15, 2009June 20, 2008 by jerry

My new friend Sammy wrote to me to share his story about how he just became a Tripawd and had his surgery where I did, in California.

Sammy is from Mexico, and the way he started out his life is not an easy story to read. In fact, it made my Mom cry. But it has a hoppy ending, and it will put a smile on your face.

Welcome to America, Sammy. Your story is proof that miracles do happen, and not all humans are jerks. What a lucky, lucky Tripawd you are!

Barely Alive on the Beach

My name is Sammy. I was born in a tiny fishing village in Baja, Mexico. Some jerk ran over me when I was only 3 months old and then dumped me off at a deserted beach to die a slow, agonizing death! I had a broken pelvis, broken femur, terrible mange, open sores all over, millions of fleas (at least that’s how it felt) and a tummy filled with nasty worms…I was a mess!