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

June 20, 2008 by betaman

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!

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.

My Visit to the Animal Acupuncture Doctor In Colorado

June 16, 2008 by betaman

Many weeks ago, I hurt my knee somehow. Maybe I caught the frisbee one too many times, I don’t know. But now, my doctor thinks that I have a partial ACL tear, and she recommended acupuncture treatment to help me feel better. I know that I don’t like Tramadol, so I was willing to try anything, even getting pins stuck in my flesh.

Try Natural Flea Relief For Your Tripawd Dog

June 15, 2008 by betaman

When I first got cancer, my Mom kept putting Frontline on me, because we had ticks and fleas bad where we used to live. Even though she wondered if maybe that’s what caused my cancer in the first place, she was afraid that the diseases I could get from fleas would be far worse than the risk of getting sick from chemicals that are supposed to be “safe” for us.

But when my lung mets showed up, Mom had to know: Is flea medication safe? Can it make me sick?

She talked to my oncologist, a pet nutrition guru, about flea prevention. My oncologist believes that dogs with “compromised immune systems” shouldn’t have more chemicals in their bodies. Since my great diet keeps my body strong, she said that fleas shouldn’t be a problem for me. She recommended that we stick with natural flea solutions.

During our stay here in the Colorado high country, there are two natural flea killers that we are putting to the test this summer: Flee, Flea! All Natural Anti-Flea Spray for Dogs and Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth …

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.

Two Tripawds Reach Miraculous Milestones

June 13, 2008 by betaman

Two large tripod dogs outlive average life expectancy prognosis for bone cancer dogs.

Bye Bye Snow, Here Comes Summer!

June 11, 2008 by betaman

Three legged dog plays and barks in the snow in Silverton Colorado mountains

Some Hoppy News About Cancer Research

June 7, 2008 by betaman

Canine cancer research and news from Morris Animal Foundation.

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.