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Tripawds Pals Support Hotline

Thanks to your charitable contributions, the Tripawds Foundation hosts this toll-free pet amputation support hotline to help those facing difficult decisions throughout their Tripawd Journey.

The Tripawds Helpline is hosted in honor of Tri-Pug Maggie thanks to the generous support of long time community supporter and Forums moderator krun15.

Whether you have just received a cancer diagnosis, or are coping with end of life care—and anytime in between—Tripawds Helpline Hosts are available to provide comfort and helpful information. The helpline can be reached any time of day at 844-TRIPAWD  (844 874-7293) and is staffed by volunteers who understand what callers are going through.

Text Anytime! Send a text message to the Helpline number to receive assistance via SMS on your mobile device. If no hosts are available, response may take up to 24 hrs. (Text STOP to opt out from receiving any messages.)

By contacting the Tripawds Helpline you agree to receive responses to your questions via telephone call and/or text message to the number you provide. (See Privacy Policy.)

NOTE: Hosts may not always be available to take calls. If you wish to receive a call back, simply leave a brief message and the next available host will get back to you at the earliest possible convenience.

What the Hotline Does:

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• Offer support through listening attentively with respect, understanding and empathy.
• Address general concerns about pre- and post-amputation issues.
• Provide referrals to resources available at tripawds.com and elsewhere.

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What the Hotline Does Not Do:

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• Helpline hosts do not provide veterinary advice or opinions. We only offer options, empathy, understanding, and support.
• We do not engage in crisis situations. If your pet is having an emergency, please call your veterinarian or nearest 24/hr vet clinic.
• Tripawds does not offer any animal rescue services except by referring callers to the Tripawds Rescue Forum.

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[box type="alert" style="rounded" border="full" icon="none"]Helpline hosts do not offer veterinary advice. Any information you receive should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your vet with any questions about your pet’s health or treatment. By using this service, neither Tripawds nor its Helpline hosts may be held liable for any outcomes based on your current pet’s health condition.[/box]

Helpful Links for Callers

The Tripawds Pals Helpline is staffed by volunteers who may suggest you refer to some of the links provided in this document which might answer your questions or help address concerns you have about amputation recovery and care for dogs and cats.

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Want to Help?

If you have found comfort and support in the Tripawds blogs and forums, pay it forward by becoming a Helpline Host. All we ask is that you be available for a few hours each week to receive and/or return calls from people who want to talk to someone. No experience required! Simply review the Tripawds Helpline Hosts Forum Topic, then contact us if you are interested in being there for someone in need.

Only Possible with Your Support!

The toll-free Tripawds Helpline is only made possible with contributions to the Tripawds Community Fund. Can’t volunteer to take calls? Please consider making a charitable contribution to keep this free resource available. Thank you for your support!

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Why Support the Tripawds Foundation?

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For many pet parents across America, amputation is the only way to save a dog or cat from a crippling accident, neglect, abuse, debilitating limb difference, attacks from other animals, or, most commonly, an invasive limb cancer. When faced with a veterinarian’s recommendation to amputate a painful limb, pet parents are shocked and uncertain about whether it’s is the right treatment for their beloved animal. What many do not know is that amputation can dramatically reduce or eliminate pain, and extend the animal’s life by months–sometimes years! Unfortunately, amputation and follow-up care is not only frightening but costly. And it’s always tougher on the humans than it is for their beloved pets.

In early 2014, the creators of Tripawds incorporated the Tripawds Foundation (the “Foundation”) as a Texas nonprofit corporation, and simultaneously launched Tripawds.org, the charitable arm of the Tripawds Community. The primary goal of the Tripawds Foundation is to maintain the infrastructure required to host and manage the ever growing public-benefit Tripawds Community—the leading online resource center for guardians of amputee pets to find guidance, veterinary information, and support, at no cost. As an online support community, Tripawds specifically provides free resources to individuals whose dogs or cats are facing amputation and/or cancer.[/fivecol_three]
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[caption id="attachment_213" align="alignnone" width="320"] Tripawds Supporter Alison with Shelby[/caption]

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Our Mission

Helping amputee pets and their people everywhere! The Tripawds Foundation serves to maintain an educational forum, and offers free resources and assistance programs that assist Tripawds and the people who love them in as many ways as possible.

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• Tripawds Foundation EIN #46-4636797
• Tripawds Foundation 501c3 Exemption Certification
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Current Year Fundraising Progress:

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Mission Statement

[quote]The Tripawds Foundation serves as an educational and support forum, providing resources for individuals and organizations seeking information related to animal amputation and related health conditions.[/quote]

Board of Directors

Tripawds Foundation Directors serve on the Board of Directors, which meets a minimum of once per year, and more frequently if needed, in person or by conference call for as long as needed to complete all agenda items. The Board is responsible for overall direction and management of the Foundation’s activities and affairs. Each individual director acts to further the Foundation’s charitable goals and serves as many hours as necessary to complete his or her responsibilities. None of the directors or officers are currently compensated for serving. All board meeting minutes are available for public review.

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President: Jim Nelson

Jim is a professional graphic designer and marketing consultant. In 1998 he co-founded Agreda Communications, a full service marketing and design firm. Between 2000 and 2003 he served as president of the nonprofit Redwood Technology Consortium in Eureka, California and continued volunteering as a member-at-large until 2007. Today he volunteers as administrator and Chief Technology Officer of the Tripawds community.

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Secretary: Rene Agredano

Self-employed since 1998, Rene is a freelance writer and communications consultant. She successfully manages administrative operations for her company, Agreda Communications while volunteering as manager and content developer for the Tripawds community. She was a founding board member and Secretary of a nonprofit technology advocacy organization in her former hometown of Eureka, CA and served as member-at-large for over 10 years.

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Director: Ralph Kanz

Previously, Ralph has served on two nonprofit boards and served as the President of a German Shepherd Dog rescue organization. He has a background in ethics and related issues having served a term on as well as chaired the Public Ethics Commission in Oakland, California. Ralph and his wife adopted their first Tripawd, Codie Rae in 2006, and currently have three rescued German Shepherd amputee dogs in their home.

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Conflict of Interest Disclaimer

Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson, a married couple, are sole owners of the company Agreda Communications, a content publishing and product marketing firm which receives compensation for product sales and advertising at Tripawds.com. They are also directors of the Tripawds Foundation.

The Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy is consistent with U.S. IRS Form 1023 requirements and was adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting at which a quorum was present, on February 2, 2014.

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Contact Information

Registered Tripawds members may send a private message to Foundation Directors via the Tripawds Discussion Forums messaging system.

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• Jim (aka: Admin)
• Rene (aka: Jerry)
• Ralph (aka: FearTheEars)

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Get in touch

Tripawds Foundation
240 Rainbow Dr., #14065
Livingston, TX 77399
TEL: (844) 874-7293
foundation [at] tripawds.org

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