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Joie Shows Off Her Spiffy New Hug-a-Dog Harness from Dachshund Delights

Posted by Barbara Techel

Frankie loved her hug-a-dog harnesses from Dachshund Delights and now Joie loves her’s too!  Not only do they make a dog feel quite pretty (or handsome) and stylish, they serve a pretty special other purpose.

On top of the harness you will see a D-ring which Joie’s leash attaches to, or when riding in her car seat the seat belt keeping her safe in place attaches to it. But the nice thing about the D-ring and walking Joie is it does not put any pressure on her spine. This is a good thing whether your dog has IVDD or is prone to IVDD. These harnesses are also so well made!  They are custom made so you don’t have to worry about your dog wiggling their way out of it.  And they have oodles of patterns to choose from. I’ve also washed them many times and they really hold up well. Just love these harnesses!  And as you can see, Joie seems to feel pretty special in her new harness too.

Thank you, Dachshund Delights for the beautiful harness and for all you do to help doxie’s!  We think you absolutely rock!  Check them out today on their website or on Facebook.

Dog Photo Contest 2012 Celebrating National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

Join us for our 1st Annual

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day Celebration!

Dog Photo Contest

September 16-September 21, 2012

WHERE:  Happening on our Facebook page!

GET READY FOR THE CONTEST WHICH OFFICIALLY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 16,  

BY READING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND START TAKING YOUR PICTURES!

First,  right click on one of the following signs below (if you have a walk n dog, print that one, if not, print the one saying you support walk ‘n roll dogs).  Then save image to your computer.  Find saved image and print out being sure to print out as the full size of 8.5 x 11. You must have your dog pose with one of the signs below to be eligible to win.  As you can see to the left, here is my dog Kylie who was glad to oblige to help out a good cause in memory of her little sister, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog.

 

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Second, take photo with appropriate sign with your dog.  Have fun!

STARTING SEPTEMBER 16:

Go to our  facebook page and “like” the page if you have not already done so.  Then click on photos tab and then click on album titled NWNRDD 2012.  Then add your photo to the album.  You can start posting on Sept. 16th at midnight and post until midnight on Sept. 21st.

All entries are eligible and will be entered into our drawing!  We are giving away three prizes!  Winners will be chosen using www.random.org.   Contest open to US citizens only.  Winners will be posted on our Facebook page on September 22, 2012.  You will have seven days from posting to notify us if you are one of the winners and provide us with your mailing address for your prize.  If we don’t hear from winner(s) within seven days another winner(s) will be chosen.

Grand Prize

A basket full of doggie goodies sponsored by LoveyLoaves special needs animal santuary

Includes:  Freezer Pups Starter Kit from Freezy Pops, Beach Ball from People Saving Pets/Petsmart Charities, Travel Water Bowl from Invisible Fence, Stuffed Bobo, Frizbee, Balls and misc. toys, and Fruitable Pet treats from LoveyLoaves

Second Prize

A beautiful hug-a-dog harness from Dachshund Delights and a set of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog children’s story books donated by author Barbara Techel

Third Prize

Copy of “Almost Perfect:  Disabled Pets and the People Who Love Them” and“Dogs and the Women Who Love Them” and set of Frankie 6-pk. magnet set donated by author Barbara Techel

Grand prize will be mailed to winner from LoveyLoaves, Hug-a-Dog Harness will be mailed from Dachshund Delights and all other prizes mailed from Barbara Techel.

Learn more about this special annual day which was founded in August 2012!

Dachshund Delights Editor Shares Beautiful Tribute About Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog

Posted by Barbara Techel

Over the years  Jerry Stemnock, editor of Dachshund Delights newsletter has written some wonderful pieces about Frankie, helping to spread Frankie’s positive message about IVDD and wheelchair dogs.  I’ve never met Jerry, but consider him a wonderful friend for all he did for me and Frankie.

Without further ado, I share a portion of what he wrote and then you’ll have to click on over to the newsletter to read the rest.  While on their site check out all the fun dachshund stuff!  And a special thank you to owner, April Scott for all the cute vests she made over the years for Frankie, which Frankie loved to show off.

Goodbye Frankie

This isn’t the story we set out to write. That story was a celebration.

This isn’t the story that we wanted to write, although we knew we would eventually. This story is a memorial. But because the subject of the story naturally inspired such things, it’s a celebration as well.

On June 4, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll dog announced her retirement. She was tired, and it was time for her to take it easy. On June 14,she made her last public appearance. On June 21, unexpectedly, she passed from the world, brought down by chronic heart disease. She was two months shy of her 13th birthday.

Most of you who visit this site know about Frankie – Francesca, to use her proper name. But for those of you who are newcomers, here’s the summary. Until 2006, Frankie was like any other dog. Sweet of face and much loved, just like your dogs and ours. In 2006, while staying at a boarding kennel, she jumped onto her food container, slipped off and injured her spine. Barb Techel, Frankie’s mom, did all the right things. She got Frankie right into surgery, then worked with her at hydrotherapy and rehab. But to no avail. It became clear that Frankie would not walk again.  Click here to read the rest of the tribute.