handicapped pets

Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

Posted by Barbara Techel

The little chihuahua with a huge heart passed away on December 22nd at the age of 22.  Wheely Willy, along with his mom, Deborah Turner made an incredible positive impact on the world.  There will be a memorial service for this little champion on Jan. 19th in Long Beach, CA.  If you are in the area, I have no doubt Deborah would absolutely appreciate your support as she continues to learn live each day without her sweet wheeling companion at her side.  I, for one, continue to think of Deborah and send her my love.  My heart feels her loss greatly.  Below is the information on the memorial service, as well as a touching video of "A Day in the Life of Wheely Willy."  God Bless him always… always.

 

Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Memorial Garden at Long Beach Animal Care Services, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA  90815

The Memorial Service is hosted by the Long Beach Animal Care Services and Friends of Long Beach Animals.  After the ceremony, all of Willy's friends and fans are invited for refreshments, conversation and reminiscences about Willy.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made to Friends of Long Beach Animals in appreciation for the role they play in improving the lives of so many animals in need.  We recall that Willy began his life as a rescued pet.

Pillow Fight

Posted by Barbara Techel

Ok, so maybe not a pillow fight, but rather, pillow love.  Don’t you just love a good pillow?  Frankie fan, Wendy sent me her photo holding her Christmas gift from her sister.  A Frankie pillow!  Did you know you can order Frankie pillows (and much more)?  You sure can!  Via our Cafe Press store.  Not only is Wendy happy to cuddle up with her Frankie pillow, so are her two adorable doxie’s, Gretta and Elliott.  Sweet dreams everyone!

Expressing the Bladder of a Paralyzed Dog

Posted by Barbara Techel

So, ok, this may sound a bit squeamish, but stick with me here, ok?  It is my hope that this video, which is well done, will help save the lives of paralyzed dogs.  One of the main reasons a dog is put to sleep after becoming paralyzed is the fear of the pet parent in learning how to express the bladder.

But I am here to tell you it just takes a little bit of practice and it is quite easy to learn.  So when I was asked by Paula Milner, whose dog Clark is also paralyzed, to take part in this video, I jumped at the chance.  If we can help paralyzed dogs live a long, happy life and ease the fears of their pet parent, then this was a project I was thrilled to be a part of.

I urge you to share this video with your local vet, on your blog if you have one, Facebook, any social media site you belong to, etc.  I truly believe if others see how easy this really is, it will help many, many dogs.  So, see, not so squeamish after all… but a really good thing we can do.  Thank you so much for your help… and oh, Frankie says, “Arf-a-roo!”