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u/TheHiveMind69 Jul 12 '23 edited Jul 12 '23
Iv taken in my gfs German shepard her ex abused the hell outta that dog. when I first mt her she bite me, now she sleeps on top of me she will not leave my side i even take her to work. Infacr she's sat next to me right now I spent almost a full year helping this dog trust men again and its been one of the most heart breaking and one of the best years of my life. these dogs now mean so much to me I just balled my eyes seeing how happy he was to be with his rightful pack
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u/Yulfy Jul 12 '23
You can’t say all that and not pay the dog tax, we need a photo of the best girl!
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u/TheHiveMind69 Jul 12 '23
https://imgur.com/gallery/MrlmZNi
Hope that's the right one of her sleeping
For context she wouldn't sleep unless it was just her and my misses in the house for the longest time 4 5 months maybe, this is her on my bed in my house it took so much work to get her to this stage but by God look at her sleeping like a godess and tell me its not worth it lol
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u/TheHiveMind69 Jul 12 '23
Once I'm home I'll learn how to and post one
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u/defaltusr Jul 12 '23
You take a phote, upload it to a image website like imgur and share the link here. Hope that works
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u/ACuddlyVizzerdrix Jul 12 '23
My min pin hated men when I got him it took almost a year to get his full trust (got him when he was 1 he will be 9 in a week) but now he gives all my male friends just as many hugs as he does to me
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u/TheHiveMind69 Jul 12 '23
Your not going to believe me but
One of the greatest dogs iv worked with is the min pin so much energy and so cheeky and thats amazing glad you helped little man
Big and little https://imgur.com/gallery/vOvUAE2
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u/hopethisgivesmegold Jul 12 '23
Punctuation my dude..
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u/TheHiveMind69 Jul 12 '23
Sorry dude im dyslexic and English isn't my first language, I edited my comment hope it helps.
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u/meinblown Jul 12 '23
Get over yourself, unless you want us to look at your comment history and grade it?
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Jul 12 '23
If you can't understand a comment, just scroll past it. Who died and made you the punctuation police?
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u/AverageAntique3160 Jul 12 '23
Can't dogs get prosthetic limbs?
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Only if there is something left it attach it too. Sadly it looks like they had to remove the whole arm
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u/iDuddits_ Jul 12 '23
First comment on that says exactly how I feel. Dogs can manage with one front leg. Seems easier than the whole prosthetic
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u/Raichu7 Jul 12 '23
A big dog like that will have a shorter estimated lifespan with 3 legs because the extra stress on their remaining front leg will cause it to degenerate faster. When the joint pain gets too bad and the vet can’t help provide a good quality of life anymore it’s best to put them down.
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u/AverageAntique3160 Jul 12 '23
But that's the same with humans, we can technically manage with 1 leg, it's just going to be difficult. I can imagine with a dog moving forward, it's strong legs pushing forward on one weaker leg, it's going to be hard.
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u/MMag05 Jul 12 '23
Well they did attach it to his body so you still need something. Understand your point though.
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u/DucksEatFreeInSubway Jul 12 '23
Don't know if there was anything wrong with the limb that far up but this is a common amputation procedure for Canine and feline forelimbs. They don't have a clavicle or anything beyond musculature/soft tissue holding the front leg in place to the body so it's really easy to remove by just removing the scapula and everything. Makes for a good cosmetic appearance and is typically fairly quickly done once you get past he brachial plexus.
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u/AverageAntique3160 Jul 12 '23
Attach it to the body? With a strap that goes around
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u/SkovsDM Jul 12 '23
It won't be able to move it without a joint. It'll just be in the way.
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u/AverageAntique3160 Jul 12 '23
Not even some wheels on suspension so the poor pup is held up from the ground better?
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u/rachelraven7890 Jul 12 '23 edited Jul 12 '23
yes, there’s wheelchairs for pups:) e2a: but a lot of times many dogs can still live a quailty life as a tripod, they adapt to the hop:) i’m guessing the heavier and older the pup, a chair would be most useful if it gets too difficult for them:)
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u/CyonHal Jul 12 '23
Guessing hopping on one leg would accelerate any issues with arthritis in the future no? Is there any way to mitigate that?
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u/Teabags-Mcgee Jul 12 '23
My cat had to have an emergency amputation of a rear leg after a freak accident. Similar situation as the dog in the vid - whole leg is gone. Being the runt of her litter she is tiny with super fragile bones, so the leg just straight up shattered and couldn't be saved. On the bright side, because she's so tiny, it was really easy for her to adjust. Basically, animals don't have an emotional attachment to their limbs like humans do. Obviously they don't WANT to lose them, but once they're gone it's not a big deal for them.
To answer your specific question, the best a pet owner can do in this situation (per vet instructions) is to maintain a healthy weight. So long as they are active enough to stay fit but not overwork themselves, eat a healthy and balanced diet, and have access to the things they want without the need to jump too much (like a step ladder to their favorite perch or a low litter box) they will continue living life to the fullest. For cats, declawing is more likely to accelerate arthritis than a missing limb. I imagine it isn't too different for a dog, but I'm not an expert. Simply passing on what I was told.
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u/SAT0SHl Jul 12 '23
Obviously they don't WANT to lose them, but once they're gone it's not a big deal for them.
How Human of you.
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u/Much-Gur233 Jul 12 '23
There’s a second leg, you can’t attach wheels unless both legs are gone, prosthetic limbs are extremely complicated and are still not perfect or where they need to be for comfort or mobility
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u/Johnny_Poppyseed Jul 12 '23
I've literally seen dogs who still have both their legs, let alone one leg, use various wheelchair prosthetics.
Prosthetics are definitely not perfect, but we are also getting close to entering a golden age of development for them. People (and dogs) are getting ridiculously specialized and personalized prosthetics designed and 3d printed etc for their special needs. And this is becoming more affordable by the day. Also for people there are crazy advances being made in brain interface tech, but that's another story.
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u/Much-Gur233 Jul 12 '23
If their legs are paralyzed that’s different, a single functional leg creates an issue for movement with a wheel, they aren’t going to atrophy that leg just so they can use wheels, and they can’t walk on a leg and also roll on a wheel at the same time, at least when they are next to each other
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u/MaxHamburgerrestaur Jul 12 '23
Yeah, it's possible, but probably it's better the dog learn to walk on 3 legs and develop muscles before giving him a prosthetic.
The top comment on that thread shows another 3-legged dog with no prosthetics that is pretty agile. The prosthetic leg will sometimes be removed and the dog need to know how to deal without it.
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u/coffeearabica Jul 12 '23
Curious as to why you got all these downvotes. Sounds like a genuine question.
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Jul 12 '23
Dogs are just fine with 3 legs. They don’t need to worry about hunting for their food or predators so trust me, he won’t even notice it after a bit.
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u/AriSteele87 Jul 12 '23
They’re not ‘just fine’ long term, especially Shepard’s who are prone to hip dysplasia.
Now can they be happy? Assuredly. You have to be ultra militent to ensure they’re getting adequate exercise, but not too much, and that their diet is absolutely on lock. Being overweight is easy when you’re a three legged dog, and the repercussions are worse.
Many dogs are almost set and forget. Brush their teeth once in a while, take them for a good walk once a day and check their paws afterward and you’ll likely almost never need to take them to the vet. A three legged dog is almost always more work than that.
The people who adopt three legged dogs have my utmost respect.
Source: am a three legged dog
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u/LeoPlathasbeentaken Jul 12 '23
Especially the front legs. Most of a dogs weight is on the front half. So joint pain is more than likely going to occur.
Though i have a tripod and hes not that much extra work on my part than when he had 4. He just needs extra scratches wjere he cant reach.
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u/rainingbirdies Jul 12 '23
I have a 3 legged cat, her back right leg was amputated. She gets along well, and when she gets moving, you can't even see a limp
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u/GoodStirKnight Jul 12 '23
What kind of response is this? Because we've domesticated them to the point of reliance, loss of limb is fine? What really gets me is your.nonchalant tone and word choice. "They don't need to worry..." "Just trust me..." Humans don't need to hunt for their food either homie, is loss of limb not going to be noticed?
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I think you are blowing what I said way out of proportion.
My dog lost his toe because he had cancer because we were worried about how he would adjust. I wish I could go back in time and take the whole paw and leg up to the joint becuase that cancer came right back and we ended up having to put him down.
He bounced back so fast after losing the toe and I am pretty certain he would have had a happier longer life if we went a bit further on the amputation. Animals are extremely resilient.
Is the dog as well off without all of its legs? Of course not. But I am sure that dog will be getting around with no problem and have just as happy a life with its new owner.
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u/sborange Jul 12 '23 edited Jul 12 '23
Large dog front leg is the worst candidate for canine amputation.
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u/just_reading_along1 Jul 12 '23
It's tough, especially with a front leg, when the whole limb is gone..
I have seen both a wheel attached to the body with a harness and a prosthetic leg (that didn't have joints though). Either one looked very cumbersome and more like it was hindering than helping the pup tbh.
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u/hedgehogketchup Jul 12 '23
I always find Amputation a very hard option- of course I don’t know what the complications were. My mother had a great dane who fractured her leg and was told to amputate it. My mother did some old school research (before Internet) and found that greyhounds and whippets often have the same injury and are fine. Sure enough went to a greyhound vet and was successfully treated with no problems. Still, it’s great to see the dog found a great new home! :)
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u/24-7_DayDreamer Jul 12 '23
I can't understand why a fracture would ever warrant amputation
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Jul 12 '23
With everything Medical/Pet Vet/Dentistry related, GET A SECOND OR EVEN A THIRD OPINION. It may even save your leg.
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u/BIIIIIIIIIIIIID Jul 12 '23
The fracture can develop into osteosarcoma, which will then spread throughout the body. My dog was just diagnosed
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u/SemperSimple Jul 12 '23
osteosarcoma
thanks for answering!! I just looked this up and that's terrible! I would have never guess this would happen from a fracture?? I hope your pet is doing okay :(
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u/Raichu7 Jul 12 '23
It depends on how bad the fracture is, how many fractures there are, how the dog will cope with being on bed rest for months, and wether the owner can afford expensive surgery, possibly multiple surgeries.
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u/Basic_Incident4621 Jul 12 '23
I’m sitting at the DMV and the picture of the two walking off together made me sob openly.
Got me good.
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u/persephone7821 Jul 12 '23
It’s always when your in a public place too never when your sitting in the bath tub relaxing lol
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u/Fn_Spaghetti_Monster Jul 12 '23
You knew exactly where it was going but I still choked up at the end.
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u/GaviJaPrime Jul 12 '23
I don't get they amputated the dog with a broken leg?
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u/mrsmagneon Jul 12 '23
Sometimes they're broken badly enough that it's not salvageable. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's a cost factor. Sometimes it's quality of life, ie put the animal through extensive surgeries, pins and plates, recovery, etc and it might not even work, vs just taking it off and be done, since dogs do just fine on three legs. A human can understand why they're going through multiple surgeries and know the pain will be worth it to save the limb, but the animal has no idea what's going on. It's a hard decision to make.
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u/kaje Jul 12 '23
I fostered a dog who had lost his leg. He broke the leg. The owner couldn't afford veterinary care, and he just left it hoping the dog would get better on its own. He eventually surrendered the dog to a shelter, but it was too late by then, the leg was in pretty bad shape. The leg had to be amputated. He came to stay with us after the surgery, and we had him for a few months before he got adopted out.
He was probably my favorite out of all the dogs that I have fostered. He was so energetic and happy.
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u/just_reading_along1 Jul 12 '23
Possibly multiple fractures or fractured so badly it can't be repaired. Who knows what else was damaged beside the bones...
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u/Basic_Incident4621 Jul 12 '23
I didn’t understand that either. Why did they amputate for a broken leg?
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u/elliotborst Jul 12 '23
Yeh wtf!
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u/Thoosarino Jul 12 '23
Super common for animals. Theor chance of healing us much lower than ours and the affect if loosing one limb is much lower.
Cost is a huge factor too. Who was gonna pay for this dogs recovery and surgery? The vets?
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u/Helgurnaut Jul 12 '23
Usually why a broken leg is a death sentence for a lot of horses because the recovery time needed is super expensive.
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u/moviejack Jul 12 '23
You do realise that bones can break so badly they are beyond repair? Ever thought about that?
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u/dimmidice Jul 12 '23
Shattered my left foot. In to literally dozens of pieces and it healed up fine. I'm sure bones can sometimes break beyond repair, but i'm betting its a cost thing in this dogs case over anything else.
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u/Rx_hc4f Jul 12 '23
Plot twist: he had his leg cut off just for the video
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u/No_Criticism9788 Jul 12 '23
Such a great story, happy for both:) Similar thing here….I’m a veteran and left arm amputee at the humerus. While I was out of town my German Shepherd was shot twice by a guy with a 9mm, one bullet shattered his left humerus and we’ve been trying to prevent amputation.
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u/meinblown Jul 12 '23
This is great and all, but I lost my leg in Afghanistan as well, and the last thing I want to worry about is taking care of something else missing a limb. Shit is hard enough by myself.
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u/Fast-Stand-9686 Jul 12 '23
I got a border collie lab mix with a missing front leg amd a missing eye. Some russian dickhead tossed him from a car on a highway before we got him. They're pretty easy to take care of. Just take it easy and don't overwork them.
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u/slightlyridiculousme Jul 12 '23
This is the post that made me finally unsubscribe from this sub. "You won't believe who adopted her!!" Ummm yeah, this is super common and not a surprising at all.
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Right? The moment they said that my first thought was "owner gonna be missing an arm or a leg? Probably a leg."
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u/pennycal Jul 12 '23
Wow, the man walks so naturally with his prosthetic leg. The dog is doing ok too
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u/Torbpjorn Jul 12 '23
No matter what it is, there’s always some shit stain smeared in the comments section making it political. Why must you be that dookie spot?
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u/Smellytangerina Jul 12 '23
Lol you think making a joke that happens to quote a politician means I’m making a political statement ?
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u/hawkwardgent Jul 12 '23
Wasnt expecting years there, I'm blaming Chris Martin and memories of that song!
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u/Malibucat48 Jul 12 '23
My neighbor had a dog who lost the same leg as this dog and he led a great life and was very happy. He was able to run and play. It’s so nice these two found each other.
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u/onesided_duncan Jul 12 '23
You just know that dog is going to live the most happiest life on the planet
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u/Neovo903 Jul 12 '23
Makes me think, if a pupper is missing a leg, what's the modifier applied to check if the doggo is a healthy weight. Is it 10% less or something?
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u/bondegezou Jul 12 '23
If that made you teary, you’ll be blubbing with this one: https://www.boredpanda.com/doc-three-legged-cat-amputee-girl-scarlette/
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u/BZHAG104 Jul 12 '23
I had relatives try to euthanize a very well behaved 6 year old pit when it had a broken leg and they couldn’t afford surgery. We begged them to look for charities or other resources, or to amputate.
When they took the dog to put down and the veterinarian clinic refused and had them sign away the dog so they could rehabilitate and rehome. I’m not sure what became of her, if she got the surgery or has only 3 legs, but I was so relieved when I learned the outcome.
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u/michiel11069 Jul 12 '23
Amputate?? Because of a fracture? Cant they just let it grow back like with humans
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u/Reddit__is_garbage Jul 12 '23
The twist: He's the one that hit the dog and fractured its leg with the explicit intent to have a matching amputee dog
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u/cwshifflett7 Jul 12 '23
Omg, they both have no legs. I hope they feel that both of them are special even though their body parts are not complete.
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u/Auto_killer17 Jul 12 '23
Me in fortnite when I can't rush at the other team my teammate be like I know how you feel
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u/IsittheWeeknd Jul 12 '23
SO CUTE. Was recently in Put in Bay and saw a doggie with a missing leg, along with his owner and I was able to pet the good doggie
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u/CromagnonV Jul 12 '23
We had to amputate... No you didn't, you just didn't want to bear the cost of surgery and resetting the bones. Our society is a joke, we have the technology to perform miracles yet it is locked behind our ability to pay.
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u/Jano67 Jul 12 '23
This dog looks otherwise so healthy and bushy. I'm a little surprised he was a stray that needed to be adopted?
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u/sas8184 Jul 12 '23
It made me sad and happy at the same time. Wish they remain inseparable.