March 3rd is “Triday” (3/3)!

International Tripawd Awareness Day was created by the Tripawds Community to honor 3-legged heroes and angels, and to raise awareness about limb amputation for fur kids. Amputation is sometimes the best … or only…way to improve quality of life for dogs and cats with cancer, congenital challenges, abuse, neglect, or chronic injury. Although amputation is an extremely difficult choice, it can reduce pain, as well as extend and improve your fur-kid’s quality of life.

Today is devoted to highlighting the excellent quality of life canine and feline amputees can enjoy. It is also a special day to recognize the incredible efforts of veterinarians, vet techs, oncologists, and rehab therapists who help triPAWds thrive.

I don’t have many photos or videos of Whiskey (aka Wish the Fish) as a tripod since she it is only 18 days post-surgery. Included is a short video of Whiskey – now a Tripawd- doing every-day things that I once took for granted in a 4-legged dog: running, jumping on the couch, navigating stairs, laying down, getting up, etc. …My Tri is truly inspiring!

The Tripawds Community was a key component in helping us prepare for Whiskey’s amputation and recovery.

Whiskey’s first Tripawd workout on National Tripawd Awareness Day! Today was just an intro to getting on/off unstable surfaces … and she did great! She kicked Tripawd butt on the donut (front leg only) , Bosu ball (front leg only), and wobble board (all 3 paws on!)

Whiskey will be performing PT exercises at home as long as she seems to be doing well and we don’t hit any roadblocks along the way.