Not a Used Dog, At All by Carol Erickson

Posted by Barbara Techel


The Dog Writer’s of America Association once again held their yearly prestigous awards banquet in New York on Feb. 13th, 2011.  While my author mom, Barbara Techel and I were nominated in the category of best children’s book for Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House, along with author Carol Erickson and Carol Rauch, we did not attend this years event.  But we wanted to shout out a big congratulations to Carol Erickson for winning in the children’s book category for Not a Used Dog, At All.

What a wonderful book to shine a positive light on animals in shelters and resuce.  I have no doubt this book will help many animals find loving homes.  Bravo, Carol!  Bravo!  All profits from this book will be donated to animal rescue and shelters groups.

Spay Day 2011 Online Pet Photo Contest

Posted by Barbara Techel

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog is entered into the 2001 Spay Day Online Photo Contest and we’d love your support.  Each vote is $1.00 and will be donated to help spay and neuter pets.  Should Frankie win, our charity of choice will share in the money you donated and we chose Wisconsin Humane Society.  Below is the photo I entered and here is the direct link to vote.  Thank you so much for your consideration and for helping the animals.  Please feel free to share with family and friends.

 

Special Needs Pet Feature: Skye

Posted by Barbara Techel

There are so many caring pet parents out there who take care of special needs pets. To bring more attention to these joyful animals, and extraordinary people, this is a new feature to my blog. If you care for a special needs pet and would like your pet featured, please email me through my website contact.  Send a photo and I will forward the questionnaire for your pet to be featured in an upcoming post.


What is your pets name?

Skye

How old is your pet?

3 ½  years

Where did you get your pet?

Rainbow Rescue in Prior Lake MN

What is your pets physical challenge?

She is blind. She was born blind

What is your pets favorite thing to do?

Eat and destroy frisbees

What is your pets favorite thing to eat?

Peanut Butter

What do you love most about your pet?

She doesn’t know she is blind and is fun to play with

What has your pet most taught you?

That disabilities are abilities and not to treat anyone differently

Anything else you’d like to share?

She is an animal ambassador for Minnesota Valley Humane Society is Burnsville MN. She attends book club where kids read to her that are below their grade level. She loves the attention and the kids can relate since she has a disability but it doesn’t slow her down.


Bravo Skye for helping kids read!  You are truly a beautiful ambassador and we are so happy you stopped by to share your story.