First, just two weeks ago came the check from Darla the dachshund, her wheelie dog brother, Doolittle, and mom, Tricia who raised $350 for The Frankie Wheelchair Fund through a Jamberry Nail campaign they did in January. You may recall, The Frankie Wheelchair Fund granted a wheelchair to Darla when she was with Fuzzy Pet Rescue before Tricia and her family adopted her.
Then today, came a card and a $500 donation from someone I’ve never met that read an article in the Wisconsin State Journal when reporter Barry Adams interviewed me in April of 2013, six months after I had adopted Joie. He said, “I cut the article out intending to send a contribution then. Well, almost 2 years later I am finally following through. You are doing wonderful things and your story and the animals you care for are a blessing.”
I showed the check to John and started crying. He should know me by now and how sensitive (and appreciative!) I am as he said, “Why are you crying?” He meant it nicely and he understands how much this means to me. He smile, hugged me and said, “My emotional girl.”
How can one not be emotional when total strangers give of their hard earned money to support disabled dogs who need a wheelchair, right? Every single dollar that is donated to the fund means the world to me.
It’s moments like this that truly take my breath away and I am reminded of all the good people there are in the world.
Stay tuned for two recent dogs The Frankie Wheelchair Fund was able to grant wheelchairs to: Nora and Nimby. This makes 40 dogs helped so far through the fund! I hope to have photos soon to share with you.
You can also follow inspiring dogs in wheelchairs on the Facebook page I created for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day.
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