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Another Update on Darla the Dachshund with IVDD

Posted by Barbara Techel

Darla, the little paralyzed Dachshund who I think stole many hearts, has now found her new forever home thanks to The Fuzzy Pet Foundation… and many people who helped her along the way.  You can bet I had big old tears in my eyes when I read the good news!!  So sharing the good news with you today!

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Update from The Fuzzy Pet Foundation:

Thank you, everyone, for rooting for Team TFPF as we rescued Darla and flew with her on an airplane to the Hamlin Family in Connecticut! WE DID IT! Darla is now in a happy home with mom and dad, and two canine siblings.

TFPF is truly grateful to our fosters, Ryan and his warm-hearted family, our adoptions chair, Connie, Barbara Techel and The Frankie Wheelchair Fund, Ruth Torres for overseeing Darla’s initial home-check, JetBlue flight attendant Danielle who donated her Buddy Passes to make this trip possible, Eldad Hagar and Hope for Paws, Eddie’s Wheels, and Your Elegant Pet and Melissa for their grooming services. Thank you to our loyal supporters and donors who have helped us every step of the way!

Last but not least, we are grateful to the Hamlin family for their compassion and willingness to go through TFPF’s long, extensive screening process to ensure Darla’s safety and happiness; and for opening their hearts and home to a special-needs animal.

The Fuzzy Pet Foundation

The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

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Video: Paralyzed Dachshund, Darla Now Has Quality of Life thank you to The Fuzzy Pet Foundation, The Frankie Wheelchair Fund & Eddie’s Wheels

Posted by Barbara Techel

A few weeks ago I shared with you that Darla a paralyzed dachshund at The Fuzzy Pet Foundation was the recipient of a wheelchair through the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and Eddie’s Wheels.  Well, wait until you see the video of her! Be still my heart!  Grab a tissue… or two… or three… and be ready to smile, cry and have your heart ooze over with love.

If you’d like to help in my efforts in helping paralyzed dogs in rescue that are in need of a wheelchair, please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website where the Frankie Wheelchair Fund is set up for contributions.  To date the fund, because of the generosity of others has helped fourteen dogs!  Thank you!!

Darla the Dachshund: Another Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

darla 2How cute is this girl?  And does she remind you of anyone?  I swear I’m looking at Frankie!

About two months ago, Sheila Choi of The Fuzzy Pet Foundation (TFPF) contacted me asking if the Frankie Wheelchair Fund could help with this sweet girl. I was thrilled because of donations I’ve received from many of you for the Frankie Wheelchair Fund, that we were able to provide the funds for Darla’s wheelchair from Eddie’s Wheels.

Darla will soon be getting on a plane with a volunteer from TFPF and flying to Connecticut for her potential forever home.  As you might guess, my heart strings really pulled toward this little one. I could have easily taken her in. But alas, I have my love dog on wheels, who I love so very dearly.  But if I could have a whole short, wheelin’ herd of these little ones I’d love it!  But I’m crossing my fingers (toes, arms, legs, eyes…) that when she gets to Connecticut it is the perfect match. I do think whoever gets this sweet girl is going to be so lucky!  Just like me with my Joie.

So please wish Darla luck as she now begins to explore the world once again on her happy wheels and as she transitions to a new life. And again, a huge thank you to everyone who has made donations to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund to make this possible. My heart grows ten times its size every time I can help another little one get their wheels.

If you know of anyone who is interested in donating to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund I’m always accepting donations…. and as always, I’m deeply grateful!

As a reminder if you live in or around the Milwaukee, WI area, the Pewaukee Veterinary Service is offering two upcoming pet massage seminars.  One is this Saturday, March 23rd and the next one is April 4th.  There is no cost for this two hour hands on seminar, but they are asking for a donation for the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.  Their first seminar raised $170!  Massage is great for all pets, but especially those with conditions such as IVDD, arthritis, etc.

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