Greetings Everyone! I’m Eddie
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Hello Everyone, I’m Ryan. My fiancee Sarah and I have adopted Eddie, a Blue Great Dane. Eddie is 7 weeks old TODAY, and would like me to share our adventure. Eddie was born to a friend of ours in a litter of 13. Eddie started life out right, being the runt of the litter and being born with a noticeably bad right hind leg. Our friend spoke with a vet who thought it was just a weak bone and advised them to splint the leg once he starts moving around. They tried this, leaving him splinted for about 1 week. Without noticing any improvement over the first week, they decided to take Eddie to a Vet Referral service to be looked at. At the vet, they took X-rays and it was discovered that Eddie was born without a tibia, which is the larger bone in the lower leg. This is where we come in.
It was decided early on that Eddie was going to need his leg removed for a couple reasons, most importantly his quality of life. Sarah and I discussed Eddie for a few weeks, trying to decide whether we could welcome him into our home, mostly because, despite our love of large dogs, Eddie is a Dane and we weren’t sure if we were ready for such an undertaking. When the final options were laid on the table, it was decided for us that we would take Eddie in because we couldn’t bear the thought of Eddie being sent to a rescue or shelter and taking his chances with just anybody. We brought him home today and our adventure begins.
So far, we’ve only been able to get a couple pictures. Below is what Eddie’s leg looks like while we could get him standing still, which is pretty much only while he eats.
Follow our story and keep checking back for updates as we continue our adventure into the Tripawd World!
Welcome Eddie!!! I am so glad you guys found this site :). We also have a great Dane, and I promise you will be so glad you decided to keep Eddie. My Tank lst his front left leg almost three weeks ago and it has been absolutely incredible to see him adapt! I am sure even though Eddie is a puppy you have worried about a dog that will be so big doing well on three legs. He will do great!!!! Please keep us posted. This site is so helpful when things get overwhelming!!!
Lisa and Tank
Sorry I missed yor blog—it mist have only snown up a very sort tie.
Anywat–WELCOME! You are about to begin an incredible journey of love, loyalty, courage and a whole lot of fun!
Your pu is ADORABLE! Look at those huge paws! Hard to believe that up is going to grow into one large cuddle bug!
I am soooo glad Eddie has found a home withyou two. It surely was meant to be. You are both very special souls and I’m just thrilled Eddie is yours—and you are Eddies:-) 🙂
It’s hard to imagine how very deep your bond will be with Eddie. There’s just something very, very special avout dogs who become tripawds and they get into your heart and soul and bring you so much joy and happiness.
Take care and, again, you are very special souls.
Sally and Happy Hannah
Look forward to following your journey and more pics of that handsome Eddie! He is soooooo cute!
Welcome and thanks for sharing Eddie’s story! He’s adorable, and as a pup should do well. Search the blogs and forums for plenty of inspawrational Great Dane Tripawd tales.
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WELCOME!! I’m so happy to hear you adopted Eddie. He is a handsome little boy. I cannot wait to follow his journey and watch him grow and adapt to life as a Tripawd.