What an honor to say that it is National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day today! So instead of writing, I’ll talk about it in a video! Hope you will all join me in spirit in celebrating the hope, love and joy that wheelchair dogs give us.
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Meet Pixie- Another Recipient of The Frankie Wheelchair Fund
This is Pixie! Isn’t she cute? This is what her mom Sheila had to say:
Pixie is 3 1/2 yrs old. She was diagnosed with IVDD. We have a cat in the house also and they loved to chase each other and play. Since she was injuried she was not able to run around and chase him like she use to do. She tried so hard to do that. So she was drag herself around as much as she could to play. After she could not walk any longer Sammie the cat would lay in the floor with her and hug her. They are so sweet together. Now since she received her wheels she is chasing him around again and playing like before. She loves to have her wheels on and play. Like I said, I can not thank you enough for Frankie’s fund and Eddie’s Wheels for all the help we have received.
I just can’t thank everyone enough. -Sheila
If you would like to help in this effort of helping less fortunate dogs get a wheelchair that need one, please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day or the About Page on Facebook where we have information about this fund. The Frankie Fund is set up through Eddie’s Wheels and as long as we continue to have donations we can continue to help dogs in need of wheelchairs.
Please leave a comment below and share your good thoughts with Pixie and her family– I know they will appreciate hearing from you!
Keep on rolling, Pixie! We love you!
As always…A special thank you to Frankie fan’s who made this possible with so many wonderful and generous donations!!! We could not have done it without you.
To learn more about IVDD and treatment options please visit Dodgerslist. IVDD is not a death sentence.
Special Needs Pet Feature: Meet Sailor
I used to do a special needs feature of the month on my blog and featured some wonderful pets. Recently I heard from Danielle. Her dog Sailor become paralyzed over a year ago. So it has been one year since Sailor had his wheels and she emailed me a picture of him and the questionnaire I always had people fill out who had a special needs pet. So I hope you enjoy hearing about Sailor today! I sure did!
1. What is your pets name?
Sailor
2. How old is your pet?
Six
3.Where did you get your pet?
He came from a breeder in Arizona.
4. What is your pet’s physical challenge?
He has IVDD and is paralyzed from T12 down. He cannot walk with his hind legs or go to the bathroom on his own.
5. What is your pet’s favorite thing to do?
Hang out on the docks and play with his brother Sammy (a 5 year old dorkie. Part dachshund and part yorkie) and his girlfriend Millie (a 2 year old yorkie) chasing ducks around the marina.
6. What is your pet’s favorite thing to eat?
Anything! But if I had to pick one thing, I would say blueberries. He would do anything for a blueberry!
7. What do I love most about your pet?
That’s a tough one! I love how he likes to snuggle with me.
8. What has your pet most taught you?
Perseverance, strength, don’t look back, move on!
Danielle added in her email to me that the picture above of Sailor was taken at the Winthrop Yacht Club on July 4th. Almost exactly a year after we got his wheels. She said, “He is loving life and rolls around the docks ‘owning’ them as only a dachshund can! His nickname around the marina is “hot rod” or as sometimes I like to say, “hell on wheels!”
Thank you so much for sharing Sailor with us, Danielle! He is truly inspirational!