A tenacious three-legged dog named Pepper is melting the hearts of thousands online. TikTok user Trent (@tensy00) recently shared a video of his pet dog giving him the “ghost paw.” The dog lost a limb to a cancerous tumor over a year ago. However, Pepper proves that she thrives in challenging situations as multiple other videos show her running around with her pet siblings. Her journey has since become viral, with many showering love and support for the dog.
TikTok video shows three-legged dog giving ‘ghost paw’
Last week, TikTok user Trent shared a video of his pet three-legged dog, Pepper. In the video, he reaches out to pet her, and she responds with a lovely gesture. Trent mentioned in the video, “She still gives the ghost paw.” Despite not having a limb, Pepper uses her face to give the paw in an adorable manner. As of now, the video has amassed over 315K views.
People who have been following Pepper’s journey flooded the comments section with heartwarming reactions. While some requested Trent to accept the “ghost paw,” others found the interaction cute. Meanwhile, a few others also shared stories about their three-legged pets and their ghost paws.
Last June, Trent shared in another TikTok video that Pepper would have to get her leg amputated due to a cancerous tumor. The video documented the family hugging their pet before the surgery. As a loving tribute to the canine, Trent also got a tattoo of Pepper’s lost limb to keep it alive in their hearts forever.
Pepper continues to be a happy free-spirited girl. In multiple other videos, she runs around the lawn with her siblings and continues to spread love with her perseverance and “never say never” attitude.
According to Pet MD, a three-legged dog is also known as a tripod. While they may only have three legs, these canines can go on to live a happy and healthy life. The report also stated that while adopting a tripod, a pet parent should also take care of their needs. These include safety near inclined planes, stairs, or tripping hazards.
