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Bialy, Special Needs Ambassador Dog Passes Away. Leaves Legacy with Special Foundation in her Name.
Every week on my Facebook page for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day I feature a special needs wheelie dog as the cover model for the week. I’ve got photos lined up for quite a few weeks out. It warms my heart each week as I look to see who will be featured next, always bringing a smile to my face.
But today, as I prepared to share the next special dog in the line up as our cover model, I discovered going to Bialy’s page that she had recently passed away on June 19th. Erin, Bialy’s mom, still wanted me to share Bialy. I was very happy to do so, adding that I’d also share Bialy with you, my readers of my blog.
Like Frankie, Bialy’s legacy is living on in a foundation Erin has started in her memory. The Bialy Wellness Foundation will help other special needs animals with supplies, therapy and resources to help them live the best quality of life they can. I think this is pretty darn special.
From Bialy’s foundation page:
Bialy was found as a stray just before Christmas 2012. She was about 2 months old, had been severely abused with a wound on her neck and a fracture in T11 vertebrae. Bialy’s back legs were completely rigid and would not bend. Secondhand Snoots Rescue took her in to their adoption program, the Lucida Puppy Fund sponsored her veterinary care and Erin Kowalski, a canine massage therapist fostered her. The first vet she saw said she would never walk again because Bialy had little to no voluntary reflex. After seeking out consultation with a neurologist Bialy was put in a splint as her back healed. During that time Erin began performing up to 3 hours of massage daily on Bialy. Read the rest here as well as see Bialy’s inspiring video.
Though her life cut short, the love and care she received is truly beautiful. To also have this legacy of helping other special needs dogs is so inspiring. It is my hope, that in time, Erin’s heart will heal as she carries on this special mission of helping more dogs because of her love for Bialy. All my best to Erin and those that loved Bialy so very dearly.
Oh little dachshund paws, how far have you traveled?
I think I love little dachshund paws and butt’s just about as much as I love their petite, sweet faces.
Capturing this shot of Gidget’s perfectly sized paws had me thinking about where they may have all been.
That’s the thing when adopting a dog from a rescue situation. You may not know what roads they’ve traveled to get to their destination.
Do they know where they are heading? Do they know where they want to end up? Did Gidget seek me out? Was it meant to be?
In many ways I do feel it was fate that we were brought together. I felt this intense pull toward Gidget when I first saw her photo.
I couldn’t say exactly why, but I felt this calling in my heart that was so strong. Her eyes reached into my soul as if to say, “I’ve traveled many paths with my final destination as you.”
So maybe I’m projecting a bit into this. Maybe not. But there is no denying there was something in my soul that spoke to me about her.
Every time I hear the clickety-clack of her nails on our hardwood maple floors, my heart gushes with love for her. She makes our house a home.
No matter where those tiny paws have been before of which I do not know, I’m so grateful they took a turn and headed down the path to me.
And I promise you, little sweet paws attached to the softest, hot-dog shaped body, and big spirit of a personality, who I fondly call my Little G, you can remain planted firmly in this place that is now your forever home.