Barney and the Big Dawg

Three legged Cane Corso Fortis treats Barney to a spa day and much more during Texas Hill Country stop on the KillBarney traveling Tripawds Barney doll tour.

We’re hoppy to hear Barney got to spend some quality time with our favorite three legged Cane Corso…

Three Legged Cane Corso Fortis and Barney Love the Texas LonghornsThe Hessenius’ had some good old southern hospitality planned for Barney but Fortis didn’t cooperate! He loved Barney from the time he ripped open the FedEx box. Within the box, Barney waited patiently with a gift from Kobe and Mackenzie of Malibu. It was Fortis’ favorite treat, a NB turkey roll. The bond was sealed and Fortis was in love.

Fortis gave Barney a Texas Longhorn mini Tee as a welcoming gift. They ate together, slept together, and often just gazed out the window dreaming of finer things. They roasted marshmallows over an open fire, went swimming at “Fortis Beach”, and even chewed on Fortis’ “favorite sticks together. Fortis doesn’t share those sticks with just anybody mind you.

Barney and Fortis also got treated to a day at the spa where they both received a chiropractor and acupuncture treatment as well as lots of special pampering. Oh, I almost forgot, Fortis saved his little purple buddy from a deadly Texas coral snake. FYI, Fortis’ song for Barney was “Dragonfly” by Fernando Ortega. Your guess to why is as good as mine. Well there you have it. Fortis and Barney’s time together.

Three Legged Cane Corso Fortis and Barney Love the Texas Longhorns

Hopefully we’ll more about Barney’s visit to the Texas Hill Country in Fortis’ blog soon. Go Longhorns!

Stay tuned to find out where the KillBarney Tour takes our little purple friend next. And check out the KillBarney Tour map to see where he’s been.  

Right Back Where He Started From

Teaser video features Barney living it up in California, stay tuned to Mackenzie’s blog for full details about his latest KillBarney Tour visit.

KillBarney Tour fans are in for a special treat! Suspense has been building for sure as to the whereabouts of our little purple friend. And we’re going to keep it up with this teaser trailer submitted by his recent host (or shall we say hostess?) …

Not only is Barney an international traveler, but he has now officially gone coast to coast, to coast. His first stop was in California, and now he’s back there lovin’ the fun in the sun. A far cry from Fairbanks!

Want the big picture? You’ll have to stay tuned to the Tripawds Blogs for complete details. We’ll give you a hint — he’s been partying with Mackenzie! 🙂

Waiting for Word Once Again

Tripawds Founder and CFO Jerry before amputation lounging on the couch in Eureka, CA with a few of his first plush Barney Dolls and one extra leg.

Our angel Jerry knows all, including where Barney is headed, but he’s not telling.

So we went searching for old photos of him to share with his patiently waiting fans in the meantime…

Here’s one we found of the Tripawds founder and CFO (Chief Fun Officer) with of few of his purple friends, and one extra leg!

Where oh where has Barney gone? Where oh where could he be? 🙂

Barney Attempts Suicide

The KillBarney Tour takes Barney to Florida for a fun filled visit with Spirit Jake’s pack – Wolfie and Nala. But was it all fun and games?

We finally heard from Barney and discovered why he’s taken his time to tell us about the latest stop on his Killbarney Tour. He’s having emotional issues. Nala and Wolfie – pack mates of Spirit Jake – sent us a brief story about their visit, but from the photos they sent we can tell what really happened…


Wolfie welcomed Barney with a brief tour of his Florida home, but things  quickly took a turn for the worse…


Fed up with all these dogs mouthing him for a few days and passing him on, Barney contemplated ending it all…


Wolfie, realizing the affect of his actions, has a change of heart…


He jumps in to save Barney from certain drowning…


Or, did he just need to cool off?


Regardless, we are happy to report that Barney has received a much needed cleaning and is now back on the road – happy and healthy after some thoughtful counseling from Nala…


To find out what really happened during Barney’s visit to Florida – and whether or not he has taken to drinking – be sure to check out Jake’s Journey soon. And stay tuned for details about the next stop on the KillBarney Tour!