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Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano left their lucrative careers in the San Francisco Bay Area to start their own home based design and marketing firm in rural northern California shortly after their marriage in May of 1997. While Jim was away on business, an event led to Rene wanting a dog for security and companionship. The pound puppy they rescued turned out to be so much more.

Jerry became the “Chief Fun Officer” of their growing company. His bone cancer diagnosis and amputation at age eight urged them to turn their lives around, and they have never looked back. During their two-year road trip with Jerry, Jim and Rene were featured in the documentary “Nature: Why We Love cats and Dogs” which first aired on PBS in February, 2009.

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Jim Nelson My wife Rene and I are now updating our Tripawds pet amputation handbooks, "Three Legs and a Spare" and "Loving Life on Three Legs". Stay tuned for ne…moreMy wife Rene and I are now updating our Tripawds pet amputation handbooks, "Three Legs and a Spare" and "Loving Life on Three Legs". Stay tuned for new editions covering the latest recovery and care tips for three-legged dogs.(less)
Jim Nelson Be More Dog is more than 20 years in the making, if you consider the time from when we first adopted our heart and soul dog Jerry. We knew we had to s…moreBe More Dog is more than 20 years in the making, if you consider the time from when we first adopted our heart and soul dog Jerry. We knew we had to share the lessons he taught us after he lost a leg to cancer, and led us on a journey around the United States traveling full-time in an RV to enjoy every last moment we had together to the fullest.(less)
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Hoppy Jerry Day 2022!

A Jerry Day 2022 salute to Tripawds Community's fearless founder, Jerry G. Dawg, from October 1 1998 to October 3, 2009.

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“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” — A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

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(As quoted by MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell in his foreword to "Be More Dog: Learning to Live in the Now")”
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“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” — A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

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