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Come Meet Peppermint

Posted by Barbara Techel
Come Meet Peppermint
A dachshund nose always knows!

Peppermint (formerly Pepper) was paralyzed and overweight when she came into rescue with Patricia.

They knew she’d eventually need a wheelchair, but first she needed to lose weight.

With the loving care of foster mom, Lori, Peppermint found her girlish figure once again.

And as a reward, a new outfit…this one in the form of a wheelchair, so she could do what doxie’s love to do best, and that is explore, explore, explore.

Here she is at the marina sniffing up all the glorious smells of a crisp, fall day.

Keep on rolling, Peppermint!

Peppermint’s wheelchair paid for courtesy of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and custom made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets.

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Dear Joie…

Posted by Barbara Techel

Dear Joie

Dear Joie,

I remember the day I held you for the first time in my arms.

I fell to my knees when I saw Linda, a volunteer with Oregon Dachshund Rescue, carrying you to me in that bright yellow Southwest Carrier.

Cupping your petite, soft face in my hands as you popped out through the zipper, my heart burst into a million emotions.

You made my heart feel home once again to love another dog after the loss of another.

And then it took me some time to understand why you had to leave again so soon – ten months later.

But I see the gifts today, of which, there are many.

And today, I held a copy of the movie that arrived in the mail – of which you played a part.

My heart bursts again for the sweet love you were, and will always be, captured in this film.

A sweet memory that makes my heart feel home again for having had the experience of loving you.

44th Paralyzed Dog Receives Donated Wheelchair. Last Day to Order T-shirt.

Posted by Barbara Techel

44th Paralyzed Dog Receives Donated Wheelchair. Last Day to Order T-Shirt.

Jason is the 44th paralyzed dog the Frankie Wheelchair Fund is honored to have been able to help and provide a wheelchair to.

He just received his wheels this past Friday and as is usually the case, a paralyzed dog fitted with a set of wheels gets on with the business of enjoying life.

They don’t stop long enough to feel sorry for themselves, but teach us through the beauty of who they are what perseverance and adversity is all about.

Jason, we wish you the very best and hope you have many years ahead of you of exploring in your wheels.  Keep on rolling!

**Jason’s wheelchair is custom-made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets.

If you’d like to support the near-and-dear to my heart mission you can donate directly via my GoFundMe page or on National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website.  Today is also the last day to order a t-shirt with proceeds going to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund which is my annual fundraiser.

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Thanks so much for your consideration.