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Love & Support Dogs in Wheelchairs – Will You Help Me Spread the Word?

Posted by Barbara Techel

Something very near and dear to me is fast approaching —

PrintSeptember 22nd is National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day!

This is the 3rd year for this special day founded in memory of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog and honoring ALL dogs in wheelchairs around the world!  **On a special side note: Frankie would have been 15 today.

We are celebrating this special event with two new items we’ve launched just for you to help us spread the word. But first let me share with you what has happened since our 2nd annual year of observance:

–This year marks the day as “officially” being recognized as a National Day of Observance with its listing in Chase’s Calendar of Events.

–To date, along with The Frankie Wheelchair Fund, we have granted 30 wheelchairs to paralyzed dogs in need and are partnered with Eddie’s Wheels to make this happen. Here are a recent few!collage dogs e–The Facebook page continues to grow with almost 2,500 people as part of our mission, helping us spread a positive message about these inspiring dogs.

In celebration of the special upcoming day I have two new items for you to consider in helping us with our mission. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Frankie Wheelchair Fund so we can grant even more wheelchairs to dogs in need.

frontFirst, this fun and inspiring t-shirt (long or short sleeve & also comes in hoodie) designed by friend and supporter, Chops Holste. Wear your t-shirt on September 22 to help us spread the word (and all year long)!  This is a limited time offer, so be sure to place your order TODAY by clicking here or on the photo. Please note:  Shirts will be shipped directly from Teespring, Inc.

 

decal for walk n roll dog day cropSecond, check out this fun way to share your love and support of wheelie dogs with a 6 x 5.5″ decal for your car, designed and produced by friend and supporter, Kristi Erdmenger.

$8.99 (includes shipping and you can order up to 5 decals for same low shipping rate as one) ORDERS OUTSIDE US, please contact me for shipping rate.


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Meet Ruby: She is the 27th Dog The Frankie Wheelchair Fund has Granted a Wheelchair. She is also Available for Adoption!

Posted by Barbara Techel

ruby cJust look at this face!  Ruby is quite the doll and from what I understand from her foster mom, Pat, she is just as sweet as she looks.

The Frankie Wheelchair Fund recently provided funds for this cutie pie so she could have a wheelchair to get around better, and hopefully increase her chances of being adopted.

She is five years old. She was surrendered by her owner in North Carolina because her dad had spinal surgery and her mom’s business was closing. They wanted Ruby to have the best possible care, so they made the very tough decision of letting her go.

She is currently listed for adoption through Dachshund Rescue of North America where you can read more about this darling little girl if you are interested in adopting her.  She is currently being cared for by foster mom extraordinaire, Pat, out of Ohio.

Pat shared with me that Ruby has had laser acupuncture which has Ruby wanting to stand. Pat has also observed Ruby spinal walk a few times so she will be starting water therapy with her. She is doing very well in her cart (wheelchair) as long as the leash is attached.

Pat shared with me that Ruby is a very sweet girl and not at all aggressive, though she does not like other dogs in her face. Ruby LOVES to lay in the sun and always finds her way to a sun spot after breakfast every day.

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Note:  Ruby’s wheelchair is custom-made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets which is the company I believe in and have been working with to provide these wheelchairs to pets in needs. I appreciate the quality and all they do to help these special needs dogs.

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As always, I’m very grateful to those who support my mission with donations or purchases made from my partners who donate a portion of proceeds to The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. We have added a new partner recently who makes adorable custom-made dachshund ring holders.

If you’d like to make a donation and/or become an ambassador helping us help dogs in need of a wheelchair, please click on the heart below. Or if you’d like to apply for the fund, please click here.

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Meet Pickles: #26 Paralyzed Dog Helped with Wheelchair thru The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

pickles cReady to share in another happy dance with me?  Meet Pickles who is the 26th dog The Frankie Wheelchair Fund has helped gain mobility!

Pickles had a very tough thing happen to him. But little did he know angel number one was waiting in the wings and angel number two would come along soon.

You see, Pickles was thrown from a moving car. Being thrown from the car paralyzed Pickles. Angel number one saw this happen and immediately pulled over to help Pickles. She also just happened to be an animal advocate who has spent her entire life helping animals in need.

Unfortunately angel number one, though her heart of pure gold for helping so many animals throughout her adult life, didn’t have the finances to help Pickles. This is where angel number two swiftly moved in after hearing about Pickles. Meet Inga who has run Canine Crusaders rescue for 17 years.

inga and pickles eShe saw that angel number one was doing her best to care for Pickles. Expressing his bladder and helping him live a pretty good life despite not having a wheelchair to get around. She just knew she had to help them both have a better life!

This is when she contacted Eddie’s Wheels who sent her my way to see if The Frankie Wheelchair Fund could pay for Pickles wheels.

Well, as you can see by Pickles very happy, smiling face, the rest is history! He is having so much fun in his new wheels Inga has told me, even sharing a video of how he started zooming around almost the moment he was put in the wheelchair. Note: I’m not sure how to share the video on here since it was sent as a .mov file.  Sorry.

Pickles continues to live with Angel number one and is living life to the fullest. This angel mission now complete!

If you’d like to make a donation and/or become an ambassador helping us help dogs in need of a wheelchair, please click on the heart below. Or if you’d like to apply for the fund, please click here.

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