A Life Wish

Posted by Barbara Techel

I love the art and poems of Raphaella Vaisseau of Heartful Art and I encourage you to check out her work.  I just ordered some things from her and enclosed was this poem, which I just had to share with all of you.  I simply love it!

A Life Wish by Raphaella Vaisseau

May the days and years ahead of you be filled with

OPENINGS

that you may sense clearly the path you choose to walk;

VISION

that you may see, search, and dream without limitation;

SENSITIVITY

that you may hear and follow your own inner guidance, discern when to act on behalf of yourself and/or others and when to simply be and let be;

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

that you may taste the fruits of success; and,

POSSIBILITIES

that you may discover what you want and need, know who you are, give to others of your heart's joy, have the courage to stand for your own convictions, and believe in yourself no matter what.

There Is Hope Campaign Winner!

Posted by Barbara Techel

Everyone who helped us spread the message about animals with disabilities and helping dogs with IVDD is a winner in our book!!  But the one who won the Frankie prize package valued at $150 by a random drawing is…. drum roll please….


Devri, please contact us at joyfulpaws@yahoo.com so that we can get your information and mail out your prize package!  We will also make a $50 donation in your honor to Dodgerslist so  that they can continue to bring awareness to dogs diagnosed with IVDD and that there is always hope!

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

A special thank you to Dayna (Mom to Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog) for getting this shot of me and Frankie

Though I have never had children, which my husband I made the choice to not have kids, I realize I was destined to be a mom to pets.  I used to think something was “wrong” with me that I never had an inkling to want children of my own.

Now don’t get me wrong.  I love kids!  I just love everyone else’s kids.  And I now realize I was meant to be mom to Frankie and share her with children– which in turn has given me many children.  Every child that Frankie helps is so rewarding to me.  I have so many wonderful letters from kids Frankie and I have visited with.  Many children have hugged me and thanked me for bringing Frankie to their schools- what a feeling that is when that happens!

Just the other day a mom told me how her son still talks about Frankie- and it was almost two years ago that we visited his school.  That makes this “pet mom” so happy and so proud.

So to all you Mom’s out there, whether you have the human kind or furry kind of kids, I wish you the best Mother’s Day ever.  May it be filled with the sweetest moments that make your hearts sing.

And to my Mom, who is the BEST MOM in the WHOLE WORLD, I love you so much!  You are my dearest friend and your love and support of me keeps my wings open and sturdy so that I can continue to fly and be the best me.  I’m so incredibly grateful you are my mom.

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