October 2019 – The Rotten Tripawd

Tricks and Tips for Hiking Tripawds?

Hi everyone – Eileen the Rotten Tripawd here! Guess what I did yesterday?

I WENT ON MY VERY FIRST HIKE EVER.

The weather was finally cool enough (according to my Mama) and as you can see, it was somuchfun. Maggie and Elliot would run off the trails into the woods and then come back and check on me. I had no problem flying down the trails on my own!

But, as y’all know, I got tired pretty quick. Luckily, I had my Daddy there.

I don’t mind being carried around in my carrier, but I won’t be this little forever. Are there any other hikers here? What do you do once you get tired? Do your parents just take a break with you? Do they bring a wagon? Is there a backpack for bigger dogs to be carried in?

If you have any suggestions that would make my Mama chill out about future hikes, please send them our way!

The Rotten Tripawd’s First Beach Trip!

Guess what! I had the bessssssttt.dayyyyy.everrrrrr!

Why? I finally got to go to the beach!

I ran straight into the water and learned real quick that it was different than swimming in the pool. I didn’t like it as much after that – but that’s ok because there was so much to explore. And eat! Sand, seaweed, shells, even dead things! So much fun. I got tired really quick, though, and my Daddy had to carry me back to the car.

I’m still super tired but as soon as I’m done with my nap I want to go back!

A 3-Legged 3-Month-Old!

Eileen the Rotten Tripawd here – I’ve officially reached the puppy age that leads to all the adventures!

I went to the vet this morning and got my rabies shot and some more of my puppy shots. My vet/ godmommy said I can start going to all the fun places that my brother and sister get to go to! They tell me all about the dog park, and the beach, and how much fun kayaking is. I can’t wait to share my adventures with everyone!

Eleven weeks strong!

Today is October 4, 2019 and that means I am 11 weeks old!

Next week I get my rabies shot and then ALL THE ADVENTURES CAN BEGIN! My big sis and bro, Maggie and Elliot, love to go hiking and to the beach. Mama has a backpack to carry me in so I don’t overdo it because I’m still so young. However, she was wondering if there were extra limitations because I’m a tripawd? How have some of you adjusted your adventures?

I hope everyone has a great weekend!