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Green Wheels !

It’s been a while, and I figured a fresh post from Boo-Boo, the Northern Husky, was required. We faired well this winter; however, the heavy ice in February made wheelchair walking pretty challenging at times. When you slip with three legs, your nose takes the brunt of the fall, causing a bloody snout, no fun. We still managed to get out twice a day, though, doing our best to make it work. Boo got out so much he wore his wheels down! A new set was definitely in need. We decided to go with bright green to liven up his step and street cred among the other dogs in the hood.

The winter brought monthly physio sessions with laser treatment, which made a world of difference comfort-wise. We have increased his Gaba to 600 mg in the am and 400 at night, and he also gets monthly Librela and Cartrophen shots. This seems to be the best regime for him. His walks are just under 2k a day. So, I’d say our 11-year-old Huskador is doing pretty good. Hope all is well for all of you other Tripaws and the wonderful caregivers who love pups just as much as us. Until next time 🙂 Warmly, Team Huskadors.

On the Shearwater trail for an afternoon walk.

Evening walk around the school. Boo checkin out the local hot spot for Doggy news updates.

He’s Not a Pampered Dog!

Resting

Hello to everyone. It’s been a while since Boo’s last entry. While I consider myself a fairly positive person, I have to say, when I am pushing Boo in his Barker cart and people comment “pampered dog” as they zoom past us on their bikes I can’t help but feel a defensive part stew inside me. I want to yell back and even out the playing field of unsolicited feedback.

I mean, come on people! Do you think I would push a 64lb Husky just for fun? (i mean maybe..haha )and would one not conclude that this dog can’t walk? maybe they are sick, or only have 2 legs maybe 3? What about the large badge on the front of his cart that reads TRIPAWD, would one not put two and two together then?

For the most part, people think it’s cute and comment “I wish I were him” which can be annoying, but much more tolerable, as they are likely well-intentioned. However, when someone bikes past us and grunts “pampered” with no smile, and an air of judgment, it really gets my goat!

What that person does not know is that in this cart, is a dog that would long to jump and run on all fours! He did for most of his life. He would crash through the woods with his nose deep into the scents of nature and move his body at will. But he can’t. Some days he can’t even get across our kitchen floor, his remaining back leg is hinged together by a giant ball of scare tissue, making walking at times painful let alone manageable.

SO YES SIR! My dog is in a cart today! he is getting out of the house, smelling the wind, watching the birds, and listening to all the sounds the forest has to offer him. He is resting his back leg for another day when the pain of walking in his wheelchair is more tolerable. You see, he can only journey out in his wheelchair for a max of 20 min, but you didn’t know that about him, did you Mr. Able Bodied Bike Man?

Yes, my dog is cute, yes I push him in a cart, and yes I would put him in a sling and carry him over my shoulder if that’s what it took to bring joy to his life. If that’s considered pampered, well….. I guess yes, then he is a pampered dog!

Hope everyone is well! and long live the TRIPAWD!

Sea Glass Hunting

Today Boo-Boo had his first beach day !! He was trotting like a show pup with the help of his new wheelchair! He could chase a stick, roam alone, or let the curl of a gentle wave float over his paws 🙂 It made us so happy to see him enjoying himself.

Barker Cart is great for carrying extra weight like Walk-n-Wheels 🙂 Easy Peezy!!

New Wheels!

Can you feel the excitement? haha

Today for Boo’s physio appointment he will be getting further laser rehab and a fitting for his new wheels! This week I noticed his back paw was bleeding from the wear on the cement, which was sad. We hope this will help him gain strength in his front end and take the pressure off that leg.

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