Tributes – Page 5 – for ingesting porpoises only

Acknowledge there is nothing to lose.

August 24, 2008 by betaman

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

Thank you for your support.

August 9, 2008 by betaman

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 …

Sheba the Quad Dog and Tripawd Trouble

July 29, 2008 by betaman

I 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.

Titled, 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”.

Rockstar Barley Battled with Osteosarcoma

July 23, 2008 by betaman

Many thanks to Barley’s people for sharing his story with us …

Born in the woods of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Barley moved to California’s Mendocino County when he was 6 months old.

He enjoyed 11 years of hiking, swimming, over 6 cross-country road trips, and more kisses from his people than you’d think possible.

In the fall of 2007, his front leg gave out and he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Just before Thanksgiving, his leg was amputated.

Happy Independence Dog is 100th Photo!

July 5, 2008 by betaman

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

The Story of Bella and Hope

June 24, 2008 by betaman

When we reviewed the Hot/Cold Pain Relief Pack from Bella’s Pain Relief, we discovered the namesake of this great pet products company was a great tripawd – Great Dane to be specific.

And when we read the amazing story of Bella and Hope, we knew we had to share it with our readers.

So we asked Ronnie from BellasPainRelief.com to tell us about these two incredible three-legged dogs. We hope you enjoy her touching tale as much as we do …

A Poem for Dog Lovers

June 19, 2008 by betaman

An Inspirational Poem for Dog Lovers from Sasha: When I Got My New Dog

Meet Dakota, Our First Tripawds Angel Exchange Donor

June 17, 2008 by betaman

Dakota, a three legged Shiloh Shepherd dog, donates DoggLegg vets to other tripod dogs in need.

Announcing the Tripawds Angel Exhange

June 13, 2008 by betaman

Tripawds Angel Exchange connects three legged dog owners giving away pet items, with tripod parents in need.

We will miss you Lalla.

June 5, 2008 by betaman

Damn this nasty disease. It just took Lalla. OK, so it’s actually been a couple days now. But I’ve just felt speechless about losing my girlfriend.

One day she’s running on the beach and the next she’s gone. That’s the worst thing about cancer in dogs. These things happen. As much as we can try to learn to cope with cancer… As much as we try to prepare for the inevitable… It will never be enough.