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CBS News Spotlights How Paralyzed Dogs Are Helped with Wheelchairs

Posted by Barbara Techel
CBS News Spotlights How Paralyzed Dogs Are Helped with Wheelchairs
Click on photo to watch CBS NEWS story on Pepper & Eddie’s Wheels

CBS NEWS spotlights Eddie’s Wheels for Pets. As founder of The Frankie Wheelchair Fund, I’m so proud to share this video of the most recent recipient, Pepper, getting her wheelchair because of donations from my fund.

Because of donations from so many over the years, I’m able to help families in financial stress who have a paralyzed dog in need of a wheelchair, or for paralyzed dogs in rescue.

It’s not often I get to see a dog being fitted in action at Eddie’s Wheels for Pets that the fund was a part of…. and then see the dog rolling for the first time like in this clip done by CBS.

It brings a lump to my throat and joy to my heart to be a part of a paralyzed dogs new journey in this way!

Thanks to Eddie’s Wheels for Pets for their dedication in helping disabled animals and to CBS for spotlighting the fact that paralyzed dogs can live a quality life if given a chance.

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Another Doggie Now Rollin’ Thanks to The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

I know I’ve likely said this here before, but every time The Frankie Wheelchair Fund gets to help another paralyzed dog in need, well, I am in awe.

Never did I think almost four year ago since Frankie’s passing that I’d be saying this is the 55th dog we’ve been able to grant a set of customized wheels to. I never, ever tire of the good feelings that flood my heart when another paralyzed dog is helped.

And I say “we” because I couldn’t do it without all those that have supported this effort, new people that discover us and donate, and organizations that have supported us too.

I’ll never be able to adequately express how grateful I am. But please know that I am.

Pepper is now a happy, rolling dog who gets to enjoy new adventures because of a set of wheels. And if her ears are any indication of happy, well, I’d say she is having the time of her life!

pepper

Stay tuned for a special fundraiser starting next week!  I’m grateful to Catherine of Blankets in Bloom for reaching out to me to help.

The week of March 14th, Blankets in Bloom will donate 20 percent of the net proceeds from the sale of waterproof blankets and crate pad covers to The Frankie WheelChair Fund, which has been helping paralyzed dogs since 2012. Donations to this fund go toward custom built wheelchairs to help provide disabled dogs a long and happy quality of life.

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

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Yet Another?! Yup! 54th Disabled Dog Gets Wheelchair thru The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. Come Meet Her!

Posted by Barbara Techel
Yet Another?! Yup! 54th Disabled Dog Gets Wheelchair thru The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. Come Meet Her!
Abbey in her new set of wheels!

It’s true!  Abbey is the 54th dog the Frankie Wheelchair Fund had the honor to grant a wheelchair to recently. This is the note I received from Hearts4Doxies who Abbey found her way to for a better life:

Barbara Techel, you are Abbey’s guardian angel and we love you.

Before being rescued, our little girl was forced to live outside for years due to her incontinence, never having an opportunity to leave her homemade cart that was far too small, damaging to her spine, and causing her constant pain and emotional distress.

abbey roe

I don’t know as I’m her guardian angel, but I feel blessed to be part of Abbey’s joyful new journey. So many have helped me and continue to help me with donations which makes this all possible. So many guardian angels out there!

And this note from Abbey’s foster mom, Kristen:

We, as her foster family, are forever grateful to Barbara Techel . Abbey is living the dream and chasing the birds in her awesome new set of wheels. Thank you Hearts4Doxies and Barbara for giving Abbey a new chance in life. If she could talk she would say, ” Thank you!”.

I’d say the look on her face says it all and yes, thank you, it is!  So so thrilled to help you dear, Abbey.  Keep on rolling!

To donate, apply or learn more about the Frankie Wheelchair Fund please visit the website National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day.

Abbey’s wheelchair custom made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets.

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