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Meet Digby a Dachshund with IVDD Inspired by Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog

Posted by Barbara Techel

Digby’s Mom, Emily emailed me today asking if she would be upset if she shared a video she made of her dachshund, Digby who also has IVDD to help bring positive awareness to this disease to those in the UK where she and Digby live. She told me she used the same music I did in my video about Frankie, but was so inspired by Frankie that she wants to do to help IVDD dogs in the UK. Emily told me she didn’t want me to be upset that the video is similar to mine about Frankie’s and if I was, she wouldn’t share it. Stay tuned to end of post for touching video of Digby.

I was so touched about her concern, but I was thrilled that she wanted to do what she could to help bring more awareness to this disease that is often looked at as a death sentence for dogs. It is so far from that. I told her I was honored she did something similar and by doing so and sharing with those she knows, together we can help save even more dogs with diagnoses with IVDD. Now that is a beautiful thing.

So I asked Emily to send the video on over and I’ll share with my readers and Frankie’s fans. So check out Digby, living a quality life despite an IVDD diagnoses. Could he be any happier?  Thank you, Emily and Digby for this video that will be another extension of our work that will no doubt save more lives. Blessings! Blessings! Blessings!

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Frankie Book Giveaways & Frankie Product Giveaways! Super Easy To Enter!

Posted by Barbara Techel
Okay, it's super easy to do!! All you have to do is email us (barb at joyfulpaws dot com) your full name and we will enter you into our giveaway. In subject line please put: Frankie's Holiday Giveaway! Yup, it's that easy to do! Tell all your friends too!! Email us by midnight on Friday, December 9th to be eligible (US and Canada residents only). We will choose one winner at random per product!

 

We are giving away:
  • One Be PAWSitive Tshirt with bracelet
  • One Be PAWSitive Tote bag
  • One Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog book
  • One Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House book
  • One Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Coloring and Paper Doll Activity Book
  • One Frankie Dress Up Magnet Set (6-pack)
  • One Frankie Magnet Set (6-pack)
We will contact each winner by email no later than Monday, December 13th. GOOD LUCK!!

 

Miss Frankie & Miss Lyla- Best Friends Forever

Posted by Barbara Techel

 

Miss Lyla visiting her BFF at a recent Bookworm Gardens Event

Miss Lyla will be three in January. She has known Frankie her whole life! Lyla’s mom Julie, is someone who came into my life because of my work with Frankie. She is an elementary teacher and one of the first teachers to book me for a Frankie presentation in her classroom. We were destined to be friends from the first day we met…

Julie saw in Frankie a therapy dog, which had been a dream of mine to have a therapy dog. She calmed my fears that just because Frankie was in a wheelchair didn’t mean she couldn’t pass the test to become certified. At the time she was a tester for Therapy Dogs Incorporated and worked with us so we could become a team, which happened in 2008. I’ll always be grateful to Julie for her belief in us.

In return Julie was able to take her mind off her disappointment of not having a baby for seven years. She had resolved herself to the fact that she may never have children, though this was hard for her. Frankie and I worked with Julie, visiting a nearby nursing home, to earn our certification, throughout the summer of 2008.

On our last visit to the nursing home, which was also our “graduation” day I noticed something different about Julie. With a glowing smile she said, “I’m pregnant.” What a gift to share in that moment with her. It only made our friendship even more special.

Julie’s beautiful daughter, Lyla was born in January of 2009. I dedicated one of the characters in Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House as Lyla, as well as Julie is featured in the book when we are going through the training process.

As Lyla has gotten older she has become good friends with Frankie. Today, Julie and I had lunch in my kitchen and Lyla got to visit with her BFF. Lyla told me that she likes it when Frankie smells her ears.  🙂

Every time Frankie makes a connection with a child it warms my heart to know she could be a part of their lives… but it is especially endearing and special because of the connection we all share together.

Miss Lyla and Miss Frankie hanging together at a recent Bookworm Gardens Event