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44th Paralyzed Dog Receives Donated Wheelchair. Last Day to Order T-shirt.

Posted by Barbara Techel

44th Paralyzed Dog Receives Donated Wheelchair. Last Day to Order T-Shirt.

Jason is the 44th paralyzed dog the Frankie Wheelchair Fund is honored to have been able to help and provide a wheelchair to.

He just received his wheels this past Friday and as is usually the case, a paralyzed dog fitted with a set of wheels gets on with the business of enjoying life.

They don’t stop long enough to feel sorry for themselves, but teach us through the beauty of who they are what perseverance and adversity is all about.

Jason, we wish you the very best and hope you have many years ahead of you of exploring in your wheels.  Keep on rolling!

**Jason’s wheelchair is custom-made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets.

If you’d like to support the near-and-dear to my heart mission you can donate directly via my GoFundMe page or on National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website.  Today is also the last day to order a t-shirt with proceeds going to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund which is my annual fundraiser.

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Thanks so much for your consideration.

Meet Douglas – Granted a Wheelchair through The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

Meet Douglas: Granted a Wheelchair through The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Douglas is the 43rd dog to receive a wheelchair from The Frankie Wheelchair Fund.

You just have to love a dachshund face, don’t you?

His mom, Kourtney, who works at a vet office, graciously adopted Douglas due to his previous owners who could no longer care for him.

Douglas does have a few other medical issues which Kourney is doing her best to get under control and give him a quality life.

According to the vet seeing Douglas she said, “Douglas is already bonding to Kourtney and wants to be next to her. Having a wheelchair for him will allow him to be near her as he wishes.”

Wish granted so that Douglas can live a quality life with someone who has his best interest at heart and doing all she can to give him a wonderful life.

I think I’m safe in saying that the readers here at Joyful Paws are cheering you on, Douglas!  Keep on rolling!

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If you wish to support The Frankie Wheelchair Fund the anuual campaign is running for another 7-days with t-shirts being sold to benefit the fund (in collaboration with celebrating National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day on Sept. 22.) We are currently at 89 sold (thank you!!) and hope to reach 100 or more. This will provide a little over $1,000 to the fund if we hit 100.  Thanks for your consideration!

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Made with Love. Bandanas for Dogs with Special Needs

Posted by Barbara Techel

Made with Love. Bandanas for Dogs with Special Needs

I think these new bandanas that Catherine from Blankets in Bloom has come up with is a wonderful idea.  So much so, I had to order one for Gidget and share with you today.

Catherine loves to help dogs in her own special way by using her talent of sewing.

Wanting to help dogs with special needs she came up with the idea of a bandana that states a dogs special need if they have one to help alert others when out in public.

I know personally, for me, I worry that kids may approach Gidget’s back with rough hands or try to pick her up.  With a bad back, I have to be careful about that with her.

I’ve also been concerned since she has had seizures and that she may have an episode while out in public, that people will give her the space she needs.

So I loved the idea of stating these special needs on a bandana when Catherine emailed me and asked me what I thought.

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It’s also another way in which I can educate others about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) spreading awareness of the options available.  And that there are options for dogs with seizures too.

The option is great if you have a dog that is blind or deaf also as that is hard to know when you approach a dog.

Of course, if you don’t have a dog with special needs, you can also just get a fun, snazzy bandana with your dogs name on it, in whatever colors you like.  Catherine will custom make one for you.

If interested, check out her Etsy sight today!  A percentage of all profits goes to help dogs in rescue.  Now that is pawsome too!

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