Last week I received a very nice email from Allie’s mom, Katie. She wrote to tell me she read my book Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog and found it inspirational as well as feeling like she was reading her dog, Allie’s autobiography. She attached this photo, and of course, I fell in love!
I asked Katie if she would share a little about Allie so here is our fun little interview:
Barbara: How old is Allie?
Katie: Allie is 5. She will be 6 in June.
Barbara: Where did you get her?
Katie: We got Allie from Starlight Kennel in Augusta, WI
Barbara: When did she become paralyzed?
Katie: Allie had her first surgery just before she turned 4 in May of 2009. She made about a 95% recovery, but then she ruptured another disc in July of 2010. If she has enough motivation, she can walk really wobbly, but she usually uses her wheels or her parents to get around. 🙂
Barbara: What is Allie’s favorite thing to do?
Katie: Allie looooooooves to bury toys under rugs, blankets, dog beds, or even boxes, and then try to dig them out. We have many torn blankets and rugs because of this habit. 🙂
Barbara: What is Allie’s favorite thing to eat?
Katie: Allie loves to eat Caesar, the wet dog food. She used to get a little with her pills every morning after her surgery, and she was hooked. I still spoil her and give her some every morning, though she’s not on medication anymore.
Barbara: What do you love most about her?
Katie: So many things! One thing I love that makes her unique is that she can smell a toy from a mile away. We can hide new toys in the most obscure places, and she will sniff them out and bark at the hiding spot until we give up and give her the toy. She also loves to open presents. This past Christmas we saved all our scrap wrapping paper and wrapped up all her toys with it. She doesn’t even care that it’s an old toy inside. It’s 30 seconds of heaven for her just to unwrap it.
Barbara: What has Allie taught you?
Katie: Allie has taught me that I have more patience than I thought! Seriously, though, she taught me not to let obstacles get in your way. With a loving and supportive family to help your though it, anything is possible.
Barbara: Wow, would I have to agree on the patience thing as Frankie has really taught me that too! BIG GRIN. Thank you so much, Katie for sharing your spunky, beautiful little girl, Allie with us! We wish you and Allie the very best always!
Note: Allie’s wheelchair comes from Eddie’s Wheels. A company I believe is truly dedicated to helping animals the best way possible.