Did you know that one of our own, Tripawd Vizsla Bart, has received the American Kennel Club (AKC) Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)? Today’s Downloads post is a special story about this award-winning Tripawd.
On December 14, Bart and his Mom Darcy will receive the ACE award presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida. This major event in Tripawd history will be broadcast on national television, so stay tuned for broadcast details!
In the meantime, we would like to share a beautiful article about Bart’s inspawrational life, which was written by Pam Stuart and featured in the June 2012 AKC Perspectives newsletter.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Darcy and Bart went even further and began competing for the Master Hunter title.
There were times during their hunt tests when judges would have a sympathetic look for that poor girl and her three legged dog.
Sympathy changed to awe as many grown men and women, often with tears in their eyes, were so moved by the courage and determination of the beautiful spirit in that beautiful dog.
And Bart did earn that Master Hunter title, ten months after his amputation. Bart is the first Vizsla in history to have completed the Master Hunter title, start to finish, on three legs.”
The author, Pam Stuart, has generously allowed us to share this article with the Tripawds community. We know you’ll enjoy it as much as we have!
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i LOVE this story.
Bart’s story continues to give me hope and inspires me and Jill every single day.
Thank you for sharing.
I KNOW! Isn’t he amazing?!
LOVE HIM. LOVE HIS MAMA. He is one of the most inspiring dogs on this site and I could not be prouder for them!
A true miracle dog with an incredible human partner! True grit!
My mouth just flies open and gasps in awe at the brilliance of this dog’s heart. Talk about a dog touching lives! OMD! Not inly a good-will ambassador for tripawds, but a good will ambassador for what the face of hope, courage, love and determnatin look like!
Bart was born with a purpose and he’s living in sync with it everyday. Yeah, that boy knows he has a mission!
A standing ovation, bowing down in awe, a salute…..there’s o way toproperly thank you for all you’ve dne to spire others withyur story. You make us all better human beings.
Bart, you are such a beautiful, wise soul. Thank you for letting us walk by your side, it’s such an honor. You are a hero for al of us.
With respect and love,
Sally and Happy Hannah
What an awesome article. This is such an inspiration to everyone. Not just us Tripawds. Thank you for sharing this article.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
I will be sure to pass on all the “Kudos” to Bart and give him an extra hug and butt rub from everyone at Tripawds!
How LUCKY am I to have been chosen to take this incredible journey with Bart? Words cannot describe, but I think Pam Stuart did a great job in her article telling our story and I thank her so much for it.
We LOVE the Tripawds Nation! I am in constant awe of all these Tripawds and their families and their inspirational stories. Bart & I are so proud to represent Tripawds everywhere and let people know that it’s not what you don’t have that matters, it is what you do have that counts!
Love, Darcy & Bart
Darcy, we love you and Barty too. What a hoot to be a part of your wild ride all the way to the AKC championships and beyond. WOOOHOOO!!!!