disabled dachshunds

Update on Sassy, the Dachshund, and Double Amputation Surgery

Posted by Barbara Techel

Earlier this month in a post I shared with you the sweet and lovable, Sassy.  She was born with twisted back legs. After many different things done to help her little legs not have open sores, as well as many different wheelchairs to fit her (which didn’t fit quite right due to her twisted legs), surgery to remove her back legs was the last option.

She came home yesterday and is doing very well after the surgery. See for yourself!

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Ward and Cheri of LovelyLoaves animal sanctuary where Sassy has a permanent home mentioned on their Facebook page that Sassy was happy to be snuggled into her own blankets. They were also so happy to see her looking so great!  And they said, “We promise many photos and a full update to come after we all get re-settled and re-situated. Full body pics and centerfolds. ;-)”

Thank you to everyone who was able to chip in for her surgery and for everyone that has been praying for this sweet little one. She is quite special as you can see… and so loved by many.

Meet Jackson: Another Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

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Can you believe how cute that face is?  Love it!  Below is a note I received from Jenelle Conley of Lilly Bear’s Rescue about Jackson:

Hi, my name is Jenelle and I run a small rescue in Northeast Indiana called Lilly Bear’s Rescue. We took in a very sweet 3 year old Dachshund named Jackson. He was adopted out to an older woman who loved him so much. After about 4 months in his new home Jackson was chasing a squirrel in his back yard and slipped 3 disk in his back. He was instantly unable to walk. She took him into the vet where they tried steroids because she was unable to afford surgery. The steroids did not help Jackson and she was forced to return him to the rescue. She was just physically unable to take care of him as a handicapped dog.

After taking Jackson back we have been taking him to a Chiropractor and are hopeful he may one day walk again but in the meantime we thought getting him a wheelchair would help him get around better. We began the search for a wheelchair when we found the company Eddies Wheels. They told us about Frankie and offered to build Jackson’s wheelchair for no charge! We are so grateful for your work and just wanted you to know that Frankie was able to help another Dachshund! Thanks again you have changed Jackson’s life! 

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I don’t know about you, but this never gets old hearing from those we could help… and all because of all of you who have donated to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund to make this possible, I say a big thank you once again. Be sure to stop by Lilly Bear’s Rescue and watch the video of Jackson fetching his toy– the little girl’s giggles are priceless!

Please  join me in wishing Jackson the very best as he live’s a full, happy, quality life in his Eddie’s Wheels wheelchair.

If you are interested in helping with our efforts to help dogs in need of wheelchairs (those in rescue or families in financial stress) please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website where we have an on going Chip In set up.  This fund is also a wonderful way in which to honor or memorialize your pet or a pet you may know’or just to make a feel good donation. Feel free to also join us on Facebook where we recently hit over 1,000 followers!

Don’t forget– should your dog or someone’s you know be diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) be sure to visit Dodgerslist for all the educational information you will need to help save your dog (or someone else’s) life.  THERE IS HOPE!

Joie Here! Last Day to Take Advantage of Special Holiday Offer on Frankie Books.

Posted by Barbara Techel

This is it.  Yup, that’s  right.  This.Is. It. Very last day to take advantage of the super cool offer my author mom is extending for the Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog children’s book series.

Wouldn’t you just hate to miss out on this offer?  Even if you don’t give these wonderful books as holiday gifts you can tuck them away for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, etc. (hint:  just don’t forget where you put them.  Woof!)  Just click on the photo on the right to learn about the details of this special offer.

The Frankie books teach kids so many amazing lessons like:

  • Being positive even when up against challenges
  • Learning how making a difference makes your heart feel good
  • Understanding animals (and people) with special needs are just like you and me
  • That they can be brave when bad things happen

These books are also great for veterinarian’s offices to help educate others that dogs can live happy and fulfilling lives even with challenges like Frankie had (and me too)!   If you are looking for a way in which to donate, donating Frankie books to your local library or school is also something to give thought to.

Okay, I need a nap now.  All this promotion (from the heart!) has worn this little doggie out.

But do hurry!  This offer ends at midnight today.  All bookplates and magnet sets will ship on Thursday, December 13th and should arrive in time for Christmas.