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Every day, dozens of passionate pet parents join us seeking advice and support for pet amputation recovery and care. Many just got a limb cancer diagnosis for their dog or cat. They want to know how to care for their pet after amputation surgery. All of them find help and answers to common recovery and living concerns at tripawds.com.

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Tripawds is the largest online pet amputation support community. We are more than a website. Founded in 2006, the Tripawds worldwide network now hosts 2000+ three legged dog and cat blogs. More than 20,000 Tripawds members provide support and share their pet amputation stories in the discussion forums and blogs. Made possible by the 501c3 Tripawds Foundation, our free resources and assistance programs help amputee pets and their people everywhere.

About the Tripawds Foundation

Tripawds is a user supported community, made possible only with your help! 

The Tripawds Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization established to help maintain the infrastructure for the numerous pet amputation resources available at tripawds.com. The Foundation helps amputee pets and their people in as many ways as possible.

If you find this site helpful, learn more about the Foundation and consider making a tax deductible contribution today!

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• Vet Outreach Materials
• Free Member Blogs
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• Live Chat
• Tripawds News Blog
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Assistance Programs

• Toll-Free Helpline
• Maggie Moo Tripawd Rehab Fund
• Amputation Surgery Assistance Program
• Tripawds Gear Fund
• Kaisern Cancer Care Package

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Tripawds Blogs are just one part of what we have to offer! In addition to Jerry’s Tripawds News blog, you will find loads of helpful pet amputation recovery resources and dog and cat cancer health tips.

You will also find plenty of three legged dog and cat videos and lots of photo galleries that prove “it’s better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.” The Tripawds Live Chat is always open for members, so drop in and see who might be online!

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Meet Tripawds Chief Fun Officer, Jerry G. Dawg

Hi, I am Jerry G. Dawg, and in 2006, when I was eight years old, I was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. Doctors amputated my leg in order to give me more quality time. My parents, Jim and René, were emotionally devastated. They didn’t know anything about canine cancer, amputation surgery or tripod dogs, so they started blogging and making movies about my life as a way to cope.

Doctors only gave me four months to live. But I didn’t care, because time means nothing to us dogs. Living for the moment is all that matters, so I decided to show my people how to Be More Dog.

In June, 2007, we hit the road to travel North America in our RV. Mom and Dad drove me 30,000+ miles, inspiring people from California to Maine to Florida, by showing them how awesome three legged dogs can be. Together, we spread the word that “It’s better to hop on three legs than limp on four!”™

My people and I had an incredible ride together, until October 3, 2008, when I earned my angel wings under beautiful Montana skies — almost two years past my diagnosis. Although I no longer hop on this earth, my spirit lives on forever through this website and discussion forums for three legged pets and their people.

In 2009, PBS first aired the Nature episode, Why We Love Cats and Dogs. This show depicts the bonds people develop with their animals. It featured my travels with my people—Jim Nelson and René Agredano who founded this site after my cancer diagnosis to help others cope with the difficult decisions they faced.

Read more about Jerry’s story and how Tripawds came to be!

Today, my people continue our mission to support those facing a cancer diagnosis or amputation for their dogs and cats. Between 2009 and 2020, Tripawds spokespup Wyatt Ray Dawg carried on my legacy from coast-to-coast.

Who are Jim and Rene?

Jerry was the Chief Fun Officer of Agreda Communications, the publishing and marketing firm founded by Jim Nelson and René Agredano. He was the original inspiration behind Tripawds, and the primary reason they sold everything they owned in 2007 to travel the country together with him in an RV, as featured in Nature: Why We Love Cats and Dogs.

Helpful Books, Websites, Support Groups and More Resources for Dog and Cat Amputation Recovery and Care

Tripawds Community Resources:

News Blog: Read the latest pet health, cancer and amputation news.

Discussion Forums: Members share stories, tips, and provide support.

Downloads Blog: Download e-books for fast answers, get helpful videos, podcasts and more.

Nutrition Blog: Learn about diet, supplements, and nutrition.

Tripawds Foundation: Discover all assistance programs and find out how you can help.

Tripawd Talk Radio: Listen and subscribe to the Tripawds Podcast.

Get all the info you need to help your dog fight cancer in Dr. Dressler’s Kit!

Download Tripawds e-books for fast answers to common concerns!

Scroll down for more than 100 helpful websites, support groups, clinical trials, financial help resources and more!

Websites About Pet Amputation, Cancer and General Health Tips

Support Groups and Forums for Cats, Dogs or Both:

• DOGS & CATS: Learn How to Get Affordable, Awesome Veterinary Care for Your Tripawd
• DOGS: Lessons from a Paralyzed Dog offers tips and support for dogs with paralysis.
• CATS: Learn about Vaccine Associated Sarcoma Amputation for Cats at the Pet Cancer Center.

What to Expect After a Dog or Cat Amputation Diagnosis:

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Pet Loss Grief Support:

• End-of-life and pet loss resources are available in the Tripawds “Coping with Loss” Discussion Forum.
• Learn poignant end-of-life lessons from your dog in the Legend of Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy.
• Get free help before, during and after terminal illness with the Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support Group (online chats and in-person support circles located in the East Coast, USA)
• Get free help from professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling from the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Includes a live chat, discussion and more.
• Colorado State University’s Argus Institute offers nationwide counseling for anyone experiencing challenges surrounding their pet’s health care.
• UK residents may be especially comforted at the Ralph Site, a pet loss support community founded by emergency care veterinarian Shailen Jasani.
• Author Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed. has two great articles about pet loss Defining “Quality of Life” and Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss.
• The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has a Pet Loss and Bereavement for Pet Owners section on their website.
• For a list of veterinary hospice care resources and grief support counselors, visit Land of Pure Gold Foundation’s Vet Hospice Care page (scroll down about halfway).

Physical Aids for Challenged Dogs and Cats:

• Check out the Tripawds Gear blog for the best ways to help your Tripawd live strong.
• Research how can wheelchairs help Tripawds quality of life.
• Ruffwear is where Jerry got his helpful support dog harness.
• Eddie’s Wheels makes wheelchairs for dogs of all sizes including front wheel carts for forelimb amputees.

Prosthetics and Orthotic Braces for Tripawd Dogs and Cats

• Watch our video interviews to learn about prosthetics for three-legged pets.
• Read all Tripawds News Blog Posts about Prosthetics.
• OrthoPets – Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Facts About 3-D Printing for Pet Prosthetics
• Video Interview with Dr. Felix Duerr: Prosthetics for three-legged amputee dogs
• Video Interview with Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little: FAQs About Artificial Limbs for Pets on Tripawd Talk Radio

Pet Cancer Tips and Treatments:

• Dr. Demian Dressler’s comprehensive Dog Cancer Survival Guide walks you through the cancer treatment journey.
• Dr. Sue Ettinger gives the latest treatments when amputation is not an option.
• Rainbow’s Bridge has a good page explaining cancer and chemotherapy options.
• Veterinary Partners answers questions about osteosarcoma in dogs.
• The American College of Veterinary Surgeons features information about bone tumors in dogs and cats.
• The Canadian Veterinary Journal discusses the uses and benefits of Palliatve Radiation Therapy for osteosarcoma.
• A great general information site about pet cancer is The Pet Cancer Center.
• Cat parents can learn about Vaccine Associated Fibrosarcoma and Amputation in Cats at VeterinaryPartner.com.
• Clawing at Cat Cancer – Harnessing the power of the feline-human bond to combat cat cancer.
• Australian members will find CanineCancer.org.au full of helpful information about pet cancer.
• Land of Pure Gold Foundation, has awesome information on canine cancer diagnosis, treatments, what to expect and giving programs for financial assistance.
• www.oncolink.com includes in-depth coverage of bone tumors in dogs and quality of life assessment.
• An overview of Histiocytic Diseases in Dogs (Canine Histiocytosis)

Pet Cancer Holistic Treatment Alternatives:

• Diet is one of the most important things you can do for cancer dogs. See Tripawd Hero diet tips for great examples.
• Fight your dog’s cancer with K9 Immunity medicinal mushroom holistic therapy.
• Find cancer information, diet and supplement tips at DogAware.
• Discover vet-approved holistic cancer treatments at a Path with Paws, presented by Dr. Lena McCullough, DVM and certified veterinary acupuncturist.
• More holistic veterinarian-approved resources are found at MyHolisticPetVet.
• For a great summary of Treating Cancer and Immune Support systems, see this summary of the Hoxsey and Essaic Formula Holisitic treatments.
• Help Your Dog Fight Cancer is a website with lots of resources, based on Laurie Kaplan’s books about canine cancer.

Find Holistic Veterinarians and other Health Practitioners for Dogs and Cats:

• Find a holistic veterinary medical provider at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website directory.
• Locate acupuncture specialists in your area at the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture website..
• More acupuncture specialists in your area can be located at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine..
• Find international acupuncture specialists at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

Find Certified Veterinary Rehab Vets and Techs:

• Free Rehab for New Tripawds: Get details about reimbursement for your first consultation from the Tripawds Foundation through the Maggie Moo Fund for Tripawd Rehab.
• Get a veterinarian (CCRP designed) 12-week canine rehab and nutrition plan to follow at home with Canine Rehab on Demand.
• Find an animal rehabilitation therapist (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
• Find a canine or feline rehab therapist (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee Directory.
• Learn about the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV).
• Find a Rehabilitation Veterinarian (CCRT, CCRP, CERP, and VMRT).
• Use the Interactive map at VitalVet.org to Find a Veterinary Rehab Professional Near You.
• In Canada: Check the Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• In the UK: Find a physio therapist from The Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists.
• In Australia: Find certified practitioners in the Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association Directory.

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General Health Care Tips for Tripawds:

Veterinary Clinical Trials:

• Vet Cancer Clinical Trials is the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database of veterinary cancer trials around the U.S.
• Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium is network of twenty academic comparative oncology centers to assess novel therapies through clinical trials.

The following organizations also conduct canine cancer clinical trials. List subject to change, please contact Tripawds with any updates.

• Ethos Discovery, nationwide in the US
• Animal Clinical Investigation, Washington DC
• Veterinary Cancer Care Clinic, Santa Fe NM
• Veterinary Cancer Group, Southern CA
• Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA
• The Animal Medical Center, NY, NY
• The University of California at Davis
• Colorado State University at Fort Collins
• University of Florida at Gainesvile
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of Missouri at Columbia
• North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• Ohio State University at Columbus
• University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
• Purdue University in Indiana
• University of Tennesseee at Knoxville
• Washington State University at Pullman
• University of Wisconsin at Madison
• Australia: CanineCancer.org.au State Guide to clinical trials

Find More Financial Resources for Help Paying Vet Bills in the Tripawds Downloads Blog!

Advocacy and Fundraising Campaigns:

• Please support The Tripawds Foundation to help improve the lives of our three-legged dog and cat heroes.
• Be a Tripawds Advocate! Print your own free cards and flyers and displays to spread the word in your hometown.
• We love the Morris Animal Foundation for their work in finding causes and cures of pet cancer through veterinary research programs.
• The Puppy Up Foundation is furthering comparative oncology studies to uncover links between human and pet cancers.
• Our friends at Greyhounds Rock support canine cancer treatment and research.

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Be More Dog: Learning to Live in the Now

Be More Dog is the inspiring story of how one dog with terminal cancer led his people on a spiritual journey that turned their life around and opened their eyes to the importance of living in the Now. By Tripawds founders Rene & Jim with forward by MUTTS comics creator Patrick McDonnell.

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