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What Do Flamingo’s and Dachshund’s Have in Common?

Posted by Barbara Techel

flamingo gidgetI haven’t a clue!

But I was just thinking about my 50th birthday this time (almost) last year and how I bought these fun glasses, plus some others when I had my birthday buddy sleepover at my best friend, Victoria’s house. My friend Cassy joined us for the fun and she wore pineapple glasses and Victoria word margarita glasses.

Tomorrow night Gidgie and I will be spending the night at Victoria’s to once again celebrate that we were born on the same day, though a few years apart (I won’t say who is older, but it isn’t me).  I fondly call her Sistah V and I am Sistah B. So I guess that makes Gidgie, Sistah G!

Friendly reminder that at 7:00pm CST time tonight Dodgerslist and I are hosting a Q & A on Facebook to answer your questions about IVDD.  Click here to join the page now, so you can hop on board right away when the discussion begins!

See!  Even dachshunds like Gidgie who have IVDD can still have fun!

Back by Popular Demand! Get Your Questions Answered about IVDD.

Posted by Barbara Techel

10448206_778036462246690_6142758788690221050_nI’m partnering once again with Dodgerslist to bring you another live Q & A session to answer all your questions about Intervertebral Disc Disease. The last one we did during a morning session was so beneficial. So many questions were coming in, we could barely keep up – but that was a good problem to have!  Continuing to educate others about IVDD is crucial to help save the lives of dogs inflicted with this disease. They can live quality lives if you have the right information.

It will take place once again on Facebook and this time we’ve set up a separate page just for this event. Click here or to join now. Right before we go live you will be able to start posting your questions.  This will also be an evening session so hopefully those that couldn’t make the day session can join us in this session.

Good Morning at the Farmer’s Market. Saw Old Friends and Met Some New All Because of Gidget.

Posted by Barbara Techel

Jodee 561I am wishing I got a photo of Gidget today at our first outing to our local Farmer’s Market. But I got so caught up in seeing friends I’d not seen in a while getting lost in mini gab fests, that I just plum forgot. But I am so glad my friend Jodee posted a photo of her and dog’s Baci and new little dog, Hannah so I could share on my blog today.

Seeing Jodee today and her sweet little love’s was a highlight of our adventure this morning. Jodee and her husband, Dan, run a senior dog sanctuary on the outskirts in the town next to me. They have helped countless of older dog’s live out a happy, quality life and I truly admire the work they do. Hannah is one of three sisters they recently took in. She is so tiny and just a doll!  Though my heart still belongs to Baci in many ways. I can’t say exactly what it is, but gosh, I just love that Baci to bits!

Gidget was a big hit at the market and many wanted to meet her. It’s funny because Gidget not being in a wheelchair, I thought I could maybe ease through the market “unseen.” I truly enjoyed all the years Frankie caught the attention of many and how I shared her story over and over. As well as how I had the opportunity to educate so many about IVDD and dogs in wheelchairs. A part of me misses that, but a part of me likes not being as visible any longer. Or so I thought.

I really thought Gidget and I would just stroll about and do some shopping and talk to friends I know. But it is her coloring that had people stopping me just about every two feet. And I realized it’s just a new way in which I get to continue my mission of spreading a positive message about IVDD… and for this my heart is full up with happiness.

Gidget did great at the market and didn’t seem to mind all the attention. She even sat on the lap of some people I know who dog sit dachshunds now and then so I could ran inside the cafe to order a cold drink. I love how she seems to be just the right amount of being independent, but also loves being with me. Life with Gidget is unfolding in such a beautiful way and I say a grateful thanks that we have found each other.