Hospice Care for Our Pets

Posted by Barbara Techel

The more I learn about hospice the more I see the beauty and grace of transitioning from this world to the next… wherever that may be.  I personally believe it is a wondrous place of absolute love, and that we are all reunited again… and reunited with the love of the animals we have had in our lives.

I just ran across this story about hospice care for pets.  It had many emotions in my heart swirling for many different reasons, as you will see when you watch the video.

I think it is great hospice care for our animals is gaining more acceptance and understanding.  It is something I give more thought to now than I did with my other pets.  Working as a volunteer in hospice I see some tough situations, but I also see many beautiful moments… and our pets should have the same dignity and respect as they make their journey to the other side.

What do you think of hospice for pets?

 

Read the full story King5.com

Who’s Your Dachshund’s Account of Frankie’s Visit with Bicentennial School

Posted by Barbara Techel

To use technology in a way that will serve to share my message to help children around the world has been a dream of mine… which is taking hold and growing!  I’m so excited!  Recently Frankie and I visited Mr. Wade’s first grade class in eastern Canada via video conferencing.  Mr. Wade’s partner, Ben was in the room during the fun event and hared his take of the experience on his very popular Who’s Your Dachshund blog…

“A few weeks ago I shed tears in a classroom full of first graders. Yup. Six-year-olds watched me cry. It was a proud moment. You see, Calvin and Theo’s other dad is a teacher who through the magic of technology was able to host Barb and Frankie the Walk N Roll Dogfor an in-class (ish) presentation through vidoe conferencing.”  Click here to read more!

Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

Posted by Barbara Techel

The little chihuahua with a huge heart passed away on December 22nd at the age of 22.  Wheely Willy, along with his mom, Deborah Turner made an incredible positive impact on the world.  There will be a memorial service for this little champion on Jan. 19th in Long Beach, CA.  If you are in the area, I have no doubt Deborah would absolutely appreciate your support as she continues to learn live each day without her sweet wheeling companion at her side.  I, for one, continue to think of Deborah and send her my love.  My heart feels her loss greatly.  Below is the information on the memorial service, as well as a touching video of "A Day in the Life of Wheely Willy."  God Bless him always… always.

 

Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Memorial Garden at Long Beach Animal Care Services, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA  90815

The Memorial Service is hosted by the Long Beach Animal Care Services and Friends of Long Beach Animals.  After the ceremony, all of Willy's friends and fans are invited for refreshments, conversation and reminiscences about Willy.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made to Friends of Long Beach Animals in appreciation for the role they play in improving the lives of so many animals in need.  We recall that Willy began his life as a rescued pet.