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Dog Photo Contest 2012 Celebrating National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

Join us for our 1st Annual

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day Celebration!

Dog Photo Contest

September 16-September 21, 2012

WHERE:  Happening on our Facebook page!

GET READY FOR THE CONTEST WHICH OFFICIALLY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 16,  

BY READING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND START TAKING YOUR PICTURES!

First,  right click on one of the following signs below (if you have a walk n dog, print that one, if not, print the one saying you support walk ‘n roll dogs).  Then save image to your computer.  Find saved image and print out being sure to print out as the full size of 8.5 x 11. You must have your dog pose with one of the signs below to be eligible to win.  As you can see to the left, here is my dog Kylie who was glad to oblige to help out a good cause in memory of her little sister, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog.

 

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Second, take photo with appropriate sign with your dog.  Have fun!

STARTING SEPTEMBER 16:

Go to our  facebook page and “like” the page if you have not already done so.  Then click on photos tab and then click on album titled NWNRDD 2012.  Then add your photo to the album.  You can start posting on Sept. 16th at midnight and post until midnight on Sept. 21st.

All entries are eligible and will be entered into our drawing!  We are giving away three prizes!  Winners will be chosen using www.random.org.   Contest open to US citizens only.  Winners will be posted on our Facebook page on September 22, 2012.  You will have seven days from posting to notify us if you are one of the winners and provide us with your mailing address for your prize.  If we don’t hear from winner(s) within seven days another winner(s) will be chosen.

Grand Prize

A basket full of doggie goodies sponsored by LoveyLoaves special needs animal santuary

Includes:  Freezer Pups Starter Kit from Freezy Pops, Beach Ball from People Saving Pets/Petsmart Charities, Travel Water Bowl from Invisible Fence, Stuffed Bobo, Frizbee, Balls and misc. toys, and Fruitable Pet treats from LoveyLoaves

Second Prize

A beautiful hug-a-dog harness from Dachshund Delights and a set of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog children’s story books donated by author Barbara Techel

Third Prize

Copy of “Almost Perfect:  Disabled Pets and the People Who Love Them” and“Dogs and the Women Who Love Them” and set of Frankie 6-pk. magnet set donated by author Barbara Techel

Grand prize will be mailed to winner from LoveyLoaves, Hug-a-Dog Harness will be mailed from Dachshund Delights and all other prizes mailed from Barbara Techel.

Learn more about this special annual day which was founded in August 2012!

The Day Is Here! The Launch of National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day! Join Me in the Celebration!

Posted by Barbara Techel

It is with deep love, gratitude and joy that I announce the launch of

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day!

This day has been created in memory of the “original” walk ‘n roll dog, my sweet girl, Frankie.  While she is not the first dog to walk in a wheelchair, she is the first to be named, “walk ‘n roll dog.” Because of her tireless work in teaching thousands to be positive, as well as our work together educating others that dogs in wheelchairs can live a long, happy, quality life, it seemed fitting (and quite the honor I might add) to continue Frankie’s legacy by honoring ALL dogs in wheelchairs who truly teach us about perseverance and adversity.

Even though I continue to miss Frankie very much, I have tears of joy pooling in my eyes as I share this announcement with you.  I know Frankie is so proud.  I know she would want us all to celebrate her life and celebrate all dogs in wheelchairs… and most importantly, carry on the positive awareness that just because a dog may lose their mobility, does not mean their lives should end.

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day will be celebrated every September 22.  Though feel free to celebrate everyday– because that is what life is all about!

So let the celebration begin!  See below how you can be a part of our celebrating team and help less fortunate dogs who need wheelchairs be able to get them by purchasing a limited edition t-shirt and help us to continue to spread positive awareness. Stay tuned for another special announcement in the coming weeks about a photo contest!

Let’s get rolling….!!!

Special Limited Edition National Walk ‘N Roll Dog T-shirts

To kick off the first annual Walk ”N Roll dog day a t-shirt has been designed with Frankie in mind and her thousands of fans who loved her so much. Each limited edition t-shirt has Frankie’s real paw print, photo, and motto on the back to continue to spread her message…and her legacy of love. On the front is the official National Walk ‘N Roll Dog logo, our mission statement, and dated September 22, 2012.

These t-shirts will only be available through September 12, 2012 so ORDER YOURS TODAY.

 

 

All proceeds of t-shirts will be donated to Eddie’s Wheels for “The Frankie Fund” to help families in financial need obtain a wheelchair for their dog who may need one and for dogs in rescue that may need a wheelchair to make them more easily adopted out to a family.

Like US on Facebook and Share with Everyone You Know

A special page has been set up on Facebook for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day. We would love thousands of “likes” to continue the work of Frankie and educate others that dogs in wheelchairs are pretty amazing!  Watch our Facebook page, as well as our website for the announcement of the photo contest, also.

I’ve also set up this page to help when it comes time to acquire the “official” national status and I know Frankie’s fans will help me do just that.  I will apply for the official status in 2013.  I believe with all my heart that we will obtain this status with your help, so I’m following my trust and faith designating this as such because of the national awareness Frankie and I were able to bring to wheelchair dogs from 2007-2012.

So please help by “liking” the page and sharing with everyone you know!

***A very special thank you to Mary Shafer, who designed the National Walk ‘N Roll Dog logo, Kristi Erdmenger who designed the t-shirt, and Caryn Newton of Lantern Glow Designs for help with the National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website.  Each of them were generous in their volunteer efforts as well as keeping costs to a minimum to kick off this special day.  I’m so grateful and thankful!!***

 

 

Sixth Graders from Longfellow Summer School Program Share their Sympathy for the Loss of Frankie

Posted by Barbara Techel

I have a huge plastic box of thank you cards I’ve gotten over the years from children after they have met Frankie.  So imagine how touched I was today to receive a big envelope with sympathy notes from a group of sixth graders. They had read Frankie’s books recently and then came to learn of Frankie’s passing.

I am at a loss of words to say what my heart was feeling reading their beautiful words. So I thought I’d just share a few of them with you, so you could also feel the love, too.

Sorry for your loss. You will not be alone. Frankie is in your heart. Frankie is a brave dog you will remember her forever. ~Daniel

Your dog Frankie was a great dog. Cute, hugable and lovable.  She was a dog that cared.  She cared about you, kids and other pets.  She was a dog that could handle big things and had a huge recovery.  ~Big Fan of Frankie, Jack

I’m so sorry for your loss.  But always remember that she is looking down from heaven and saying that “she picked me.”  You are a good person.  Thank you for your sweet books!  ~Love, Jodi

I’m very sorry for your loss.  Just remember that Frankie is always going to be looking over you.  She will never forget you or stop loving you.  I read your book like 100 times.  It’s very inspiring.  I’m your biggest fan. Good luck.  ~Love, Brianna

I am one of Frankie’s biggest fans.  I looked up to her.  She is the “walk ‘n roll dog” of my heart forever.  You are brave to go through this.  This is soooo sad.  I’m both mad and sad but mainly sad.  You are sadder than me.  She was your own dog.  Thank you for writing of her or I would not know of her.  ~Alexandria

Sorry for your loss.  Frankie was really brave and strong when she had her wheelie on. Remember her fans will still love her.  I wish she was still here today.  I miss her.  I hoe you can still live a life without Frankie.  ~Kira