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Meet Ginger: 19th Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

gingercart3 e2It’s always a beautiful and touching day here at Joyful Paws & National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day headquarters when I get to share the news of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund helping another special needs little dog.

Meet Ginger. She is 13 years old and was down for over 3 1/2 years.  Her mom, Lisa, heard about the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and contacted me for help. After filling out the application and receiving a letter from her vet, it was an honor to help this sweet girl love out a quality of life for whatever remains.

She is just learning how to use her wheels after being immobile for many years, but we have hope she will be rolling with confidence real soon.

I had an unexpected and welcome surprise during the holidays when I received a larger than usual donation from someone who admires the work I’ve been able to do helping these dogs. I do believe he wants to remain anonymous, but I just wanted to say a thank you again to this person for believing in me, my mission, and these dogs. It means the world to me!

I couldn’t do it without the help of generous contributions such as the one I received from my recent contributor and everyone who has, and continues to, support my mission. A big thank you to each and every one of you!

If you wish to learn more about the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and/or make a contribution, please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day.

Always be positive and keep on rolling, Ginger!

Note:  Ginger’s wheelchair was custom made my Eddie’s Wheels.

Do the Dinner Time Dance Video

Posted by Barbara Techel

As is likely true for most dachshunds, they LOVE to eat!  You’d think I never fed Gidget when it comes to meal time because she appears to be just starving. In the morning, which I should try and catch on video, sometimes her back end swings out far to the right or left and she wipes out trying to get to her food bowl. Eating is the highlight of her day.

So last night I took a short video of her right before I fed her.  She makes me smile and giggle every time. I love how she snorts like a little piglet as I’m getting ready to feed her. Come see the part dachshund, part piggy do the Dinner Time Dance.

You Asked. You Got It. Video of Kylie & Gidget Together.

Posted by Barbara Techel

sleeping collage 1200Two happy, tired dogs after our walk today.

Today was a preview of spring to come. It is in the low 40s and the sun is melting some of the snow. I can hear the drip, drip, drip, right outside my writing cottage window which is cracked open a smidge to let in the fresh air.

Tomorrow sleet, rain, freezing rain, and snow on the way. But today is spring!  So we took full advantage and headed out for a walk. Many of you requested a video of Gidget and Kylie together ever since I posted a video of Gidget on Facebook which you can see here if you’ve not seen it yet.

As we got into our walk, I shot a short 20 second video so you can see best buds enjoying the sunshine together, as well as see how good Gidget moves along even though she has IVDD. The clicking noise you hear is actually her back feet which she does not fully pick up. Though, luckily they don’t seem to get scraped up on the cement. I think you will agree, she is a very good IVDD walker!

I might add, Gidget’s waterproof, fleece-lined jacket is from Dachshund Delights.  I know inquiring Dachshund mom’s will want to know.