dog rescue

The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Merry Christmas

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_1924eMy Christmas gift arrived on November 14th.

What a blessing are those that rescue dog’s in need. They are a gift.

Those who foster and open their homes to dog’s waiting for their forever home. They are a gift.

Finding the perfect match for human and dog heart to connect. This is a gift.

The foster or rescue person who allows their heart to let go, so that the heart of another can be fulfilled. This is a gift.

Nothing to unwrap under my tree this year.

My gift sits beside me. Not only today, but for many days, months, and hopefully years ahead.

The gift that lives always in my heart.

The gift of a dog. Today. Past. Future.

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Giving Disabled Animals a Chance

Posted by Barbara Techel

Today while watching this video of a little paralyzed dachshund found in awful conditions had me overcome with happiness that he was found and has been given a second chance.

Of course, I couldn’t help but look at Ricky Bobby and think how much he looks like Gidget.  From as best as the rescue can guess that Gidget came from, they think she had two or three litters before she found her way to a woman who cared for her.  Who knows– Ricky Bobby could be one of her babies for all we know. Gidget was then given to an animal shelter because the woman couldn’t afford her any longer.  When she got to the shelter she was listed as having a back injury and that is when On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue took her in.  Just like Ricky Bobby, and countless others, Gidget has been given a second chance.

It’s too hard for me to think about those that don’t make it to those second chances. Like senior animals, pets with special needs are often hard to place into forever homes. But I continue to focus on the positive of those that do, and those that help.  Sharing this good news on my blog and social media is my way of helping the cause.

While I know taking care of a dog with disc disease is not for everyone, I can’t help but sharing again the many blessings I’ve had because of caring for them. While I had a difficult time when Joie passed so soon after adopting her, I have come to a place of peaceful understanding that Joie opened the door for me to love another.

It is the same in rescue and foster work.  It is never easy to say goodbye, but if we can find the courage to let our hearts love again, there is another waiting.  I hope for as long as I am on this planet I can love a special needs dog. It is one of my greatest rewards and joys.

I’ve Been Keeping a Secret from You..Wait until you hear… and SEE!

Posted by Barbara Techel

24731384-1-800x0Meet Gidget!  My New Dachshund Love.  And wow, is she a love!

Do you have any idea how hard this was for me to keep from you?  I truly thought I was going to burst at the seams keeping this in.

Gidget, already nicknamed Lil’ G by me, arrived in Wisconsin last evening. Now you might think she is a retired showgirl when you hear she came from Las Vegas, NV- but she actually is from a wonderful rescue called On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue . Stephanie, who runs the rescue is a dear, kind, caring, wonderful lady who I will be forever grateful to for delivering my new bundle of doxie love.

Gidget has IVDD, but considered a highly functional case.  With therapy she was able to regain walking on her own and walks most endearingly with a little wiggle-wobble-wonk.  Like most IVDD dogs, she does need help with her bladder and needs it to be expressed, which as you know, I’ve got some good experience around just that.  Because she is an IVDD dachshund, Stephanie, was very cautious making sure Gidget went to the right home. Many people wanted to adopt Gidget and I’m beyond thrilled she chose me and has given me this honor to love and care for Gidget. I can find no words to even express my deepest gratitude for this.

We think Gidget is about 6-years old. Her main color is considered black and secondary merle (blue). But it was those eyes that drew me in.  It was this connection n I felt all the way to her soul when I saw her that I just couldn’t deny. I just knew we were meant to be together.  Arriving home after 11:00pm last night, it not only felt so good to be home with Gidget wrapped in my arms, but to have my heart completely enveloped in doxie love makes me feel home again too. This is what makes me JOYFUL!

I am head over heels in love!… and it’s official as Stephanie took this photo of Gidget and me declaring me Gidget’s Forever Mom.

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Stay tuned as I share more about her in the upcoming days!