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It’s Here! Through Frankie’s Eyes Special Limited Edition! Surprise!

Posted by Barbara Techel

3D2 book cover tfeYou know what they say– life happens while you are busy making other plans!!… And so it is that my book has decided it needs to be out the world now and not as I had originally planned which was a week from now.  I have a feeling Frankie had something to do with this! And I took a moment of silence to sit with her in my heart and thank her for this amazing journey.

So here it is- The Special Limited Edition. Just click on link below that says order your copy today and you will see why this is a special edition with something picked out just for you my loyal followers. For my local friends stay tuned for the announcement coming soon about my book launch and book signing. SAVE THE DATE for  the evening of Thursday, Feb. 28th. I’d be honored to have you join in the celebration with me (and Joie!).

Order your copy today!  Limited offer good through February 22, 2013.

What I Love About My Dachshund in a Wheelchair

Posted by Barbara Techel
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I LOVE…

  • Her zest for life
  • How she never feels sorry for herself
  • How she makes me smile every time I see her crusin’ in her wheels
  • Her sweet personality
  • Her love for me, her papa and dog sister Kylie
  • How she easily goes over speed bumps in her wheelchair (a.k.a. my feet)
  • How she picks herself back up and keeps going even after stumbling in her wheels
  • That she only knows one speed in her wheels- FAST!
  • How she barks at me each morning as if to say, “Hurry up!  I’m hungry!” (Ok, so some mornings this is annoying.)
  • How she makes me smile every day and appreciate that obstacles are learning lessons
  • How she snuggles next to me each night as I read
  • How she made the sad part of my heart feel all happy again
  • That she loves me unconditionally

Talk 2 the Animals Radio Will Talk with Us about Frankie’s Disabled Animal Rescue & Resource Page

Posted by Barbara Techel


Tune in Tuesday, February 8th at 8:00pm CST as Janet Roper, host of Talk 2 the Animals will talk with me and Frankie about our latest efforts to expand on our mission to help animals with disabled pets.

Award-winning author Barbara Techel and her dog Frankie known as the “Walk ‘N Roll Dog” have been dedicated to bringing a positive face to disabled animals, especially those diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) since 2007.
They share their message of hope with schools, libraries and organizations in Wisconsin and as well as via Skype.  Frankie is also a certified therapy dog bringing joy to the sick, dying and lonely.
Though Barbara is not involved with rescue, she wanted to expand on her and Frankie’s mission by trying to help more animals with special needs.  So she created Frankie’s Disabled Animal Rescue and Resource page which can be found on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/frankiesdisabledanimalandresuce.  This page is for any rescuers or humane societies, or anyone involved in finding homes for pets with special needs, to feel free to post photos and stories of special needs pets  needing homes.

Help us spread the word by letting your local humane societies and rescuers know this page is there for them to share photos and stories of special needs pets they may have that need to find forever and loving homes. Together we can make a difference!