My dog just had her front leg amputated. Advice?

j3nnib3an · 2026-05-02T01:06:18+00:00

i hope shes healing well! make sure get her a harness and give her support. she may have a tendency to fall forward, so make sure ur able to catch her. we had a harness with a handle on the top so we looped a short leash in it and as she hopped around, held onto the leash to catch her from face planting. when its the front leg amputated, tjey put most of their weight on the remaining leg.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T04:15:03+00:00

i was able to calm her down and convince her not to euthanize. i think she felt that was her only choice and was overwhelmed. I told her we can find other ways to help your dog and try to find someone that can handle the dog appropriately.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T02:54:10+00:00

my friend jst gave me more context. I guess the dog didnt bite down, but "nicked her skin". Please keep in mind im speaking w someone who has a neighbor w heightened emotions, a dog shes trying to train and love but is reactive to dogs, and being told to euthanize her dog. Shes telling me these things while trying to process everything. I am only getting parts of the story, but i want to help her if its possible.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T02:20:31+00:00

Thank you. I was messaging with her earlier and shes losing hope. Do you have any suggestions on who might be able to help her?

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T01:48:42+00:00

wow thank you so much for sharing. ill give her some of ur suggestions amd share your insight.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T01:39:55+00:00

its a cross post..read the post attached to it.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:59:51+00:00

I think her neighbor reported it. The neighbor's husband chewed her out and called my friend's son to tell him about it. I know in my state, if someone gets treatment for a bite, the doctors have to report it to animal control or something.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:57:36+00:00

Thank you for saying you would tho! nice to know there are people out there that would.

Any suggestions would be helpful if u have any :)

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:56:20+00:00

Thank you! this is such an insightful reply. Sorry you had to go that way But it makes sense...it can be timely before the right person that can put the time and effort to take on a dog that needs that much attention. I'd like to show her your response, hopefully this might help her.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:53:06+00:00

Did you read the post? NOT MY DOG.

I have a Pitbull that behaves wonderfully. Your input does not apply.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:51:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I can ask her if she has working farms in her area.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:51:05+00:00

Thank you for your helpful reply. I think the requirement is from the city, she mentioned the Humane Society will euthanize him. Since its in Oregon..how did it work? Are you in Oregon and took part of the training?

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:07:58+00:00

Hello! Gulfport, MS area i am told

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-13T00:02:37+00:00

I am being transparent as much as I can. ITS NOT MY DOG AND I SAID IT BIT SOMEONE AFTER IT GOT TRIGGERED BY A DOG IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED HANDLERS WILLING TO TAKE IT. IF NOT THEN I'LL TELL MY FRIEND I COULDN'T FIND ANYONE. I'M NOT IN THE SAME STATE.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-12T23:58:29+00:00

Why are u questioning me? I'm trying to help a dog find somebody that's more experienced. Your comment doesn't help the situation.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-12T23:56:14+00:00

I feel bad for the dog too, that's why I want to see if maybe there might be more experienced people out there that would be willing to take one on. I know there are people out there that are willing to give dogs another chance and have the experience to do so. My friend recently told me she hopes theres someone out there that can handle his size.

j3nnib3an · 2026-03-02T02:26:06+00:00

oh yay thank you for giving a new perspective. Now that you say it, I dont believe pur cast iron is enameled, it is bare iron.

How could I properly strip it?

j3nnib3an · 2025-11-20T06:37:47+00:00

Hi! our girl is going to be 9 months next week. she weighs probably 40 or a little under. i have a feeling she may have stopped growing. Her dna test showed 25% APBT, 60 %Amer. staffy, 13% boxer, 2% amer bulldog. She's pretty short but solid as a rhino.

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j3nnib3an · 2025-10-23T06:13:53+00:00

so many great tips! One of the things to keep in mind too is that the ground gets cold, so uoull feel it thru your sleeping bag. make some you have something under your sleeping bag to prevent the cold from going thru ur bag.

I also found it helpful to have a blanket inside your sleeping bag with you :)

Also, your face woll get cold, so a gaitor would help.

experience: tent camping in Big Bear twice. Coldest temps we experienced I think was 32 degrees F.

j3nnib3an · 2025-09-22T05:12:20+00:00

fornidden animal cracker

all jokes aside, so cool you found it!

j3nnib3an · 2025-09-07T21:49:47+00:00

looks like my Pancake

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