I have never looked for others with tripods until today and find myself doing so because I believe we are coming to the end of a wonderful 11 year odyssey.

Alex lost her left foreleg for reasons unknown to us. She was reportedly a 3 yo American Rottweiler, with a fresh surgical wound when we adopted her from a shelter. She has touched many with her jaunty little walk. Often people would assume at first that she was limping, but woould then stop when they noted a missing limb. After hearing her story, many would then continue on with their day with a little more “can-doedness.”

Arthritis has taken the grace from her step and cataracts have clouded her vision, but her nubby tail always greets us with a rapid wag and makes us feel loved. The shelter staff still keep in touch with us and often remark at how lucky Alex was to find a home with us. However, it is clear that it is us that should be giving thanks for the blessings that she has brought to us.

For those of you just beginning with a “tripod wonder” and wondering how it will impact your family. Both of our daughters were yong when Alex came and both learned about tolerance and acceptance in the procee. One is finishing her doctorate in physical therapy and the other is in her first year of premed, as tribute to what they have learned.

Sorry for the windedness, but just wanted to share what we have gotten in exchange for our little bit of effort. We will certainly miss our Alex when her years are done. God Bless to all of you just taking up this uncertain and sometimes painful path…it is worth it!

Thank you for the story Nicole. Shania and I enjoyed it very much. We would love to see Alex, so please post us some pictures when you can. Below are some pictures of Shania giving licky licks 🙂

3 Legged Dog Story - Siberian Husky Shania giving me licks and kisses.

3 Legged Dogs are Awesome!

My Siberian Husky, Shania, is a sweetie, who loves everyone, and likes to nibble on people’s chins.

My Shiba Inu, Sephy, is more aloof and in love with himself. But he can also be a big goof, and he is extremely gentle with his sister, Shania.

Yesterday, he was lying nicely on his bed, and Shania comes bounding up and starts using him as her chew toy. They tussle around on the bed, and when the dust settled, she is on the bed and he has been chased out!

There are always so many interesting dog stories to tell, and in these times, we all need some fun, and entertaining dog tales.

So come and join me at HubPages and share your dog stories.

We need more dog people at HubPages and you are all invited!

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