My heart aches so deeply for these dogs that lived in such a horrific state. I cried when I read the headlines of the dachshund Frankie “whose eyes drooped with fatigue. With grimy fur and nails a half-inch long, he wobbled on his paws after apparently spending most of his life in a wire cage in a

puppy mill.”  How can any human being do this to an animal?  It is so beyond my comprehension.  You can read the complete story here Delivered Into Loving Arms.

At the same time my heart rejoices these sweet dogs are free and will hopefully all find loving homes soon.

I have to try and help so have decided I will donate a % of book sales for the month of September not only to Dodgers List as I recently posted, but will also donate a % of sales to Dachshund Rescue of North America.  They have taken in and are caring for 138 of the dogs that were taken from the West Virginia Puppy Mill bust.  I’ve been told by someone who is a volunteer with DRNA that applications to adopt are pouring in.

If you know of anyone looking for a gift for their children or grandchildren for birthdays or the holidays, while at the same time being able to help with two great causes, please let them know about Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog.  Frankie’s book teaches compassion and reaching out with a donation from book sales to both these charities is my way of showing compassion.  Please forward this to anyone you may know looking for a great gift and a way to give back at the same time.

The photo above is of Dodger.  The inspiration behind Dodger’s List.

Beginning today, September 1^st and running through the end of the month, Frankie and I will be donating a portion of our book sales to Dodgers List.  This is partly in celebration of Frankie’s 9^th birthday which was August 20^th.  It is also our way of saying a BIG THANK YOU to Dodgers List and what they do.

Linda Stowe started Dodgers List years ago when her dachshunds suffered from IVDD.  She kept praying for a way to help others going through the same tough situation.  That is when she came across Kerri Thomas’ story about her dog, Dodger.  He was put down prematurely because of suffering from IVDD.  Here is what Kerri wrote in her story:

I was the owner of Dodger, and was completely uninformed of the options that I had for Dodger. Of course, if I could change things I would, and my husband and I have changed a lot of things in our house and lives because of this. If this list can help just one person save a Dachsie, it’s worth it. I want to thank Linda and everyone else for all the work they are doing on this project.

Linda said that was the answer to her prayers and she knew she had to help after reading Dodger’s story.  So, Dodger List began.  Linda’s main purpose was to get out brochures and/or letters to vets to educate them that these dogs can lead quality lives if the owners know all the options.  From there it grew into a website and also an email support group.  Linda said, “I had no idea that it would ever grow to be what it is or that I would be involved with gene research at the University of CA Davis.  I just wanted to get letters and info out to vets and owners to try and save these dogs.”

When Frankie first went down, I had questions that seemed so daunting and overwhelming and that is when I found Dodgers List.  The site is packed with so much good information. I remember spending hours reading through the website and talking with the e-mail group.  They gave me hope.  Dodgers List helped me to see and know that I could indeed care for Frankie.  That brought me tremendous peace of mind.  So this is my way of thanking them for being there for Frankie and me by donating a portion of our books sales for the month of September.

Just as Keri said, “If this list can help just one person save a dachsie, it’s worth it.”  That is exactly how I feel and why I wrote Frankie’s story.  Thank you Dodgers List for giving me hope that I could give Frankie her quality of life!