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Almost Two Years Later and Frankie (the walk ‘n roll dog) Continues to Inspire

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_2022Imagine how my heart gushed with love when I read this note today from a little boy named Nate:

“I know it’s late, but I want to tell you it was nice meeting you and Franky. I loved Franky, she was inspiring.”

I had my two-week “tune up” at my chiropractor this morning. It seems that young Nate is also a patient at Dr. Cindy’s office and he left me this note.

Wow. Frankie’s spirit continues to amaze me at how alive and thriving it is in the hearts of many. This is such a gift to me – so much so, I find myself tearing up just writing this post.

Frankie will be gone two years June 21st. Now when I think of her, I sometimes still find myself with tears in my eyes, but now they are joyful tears. How very blessed I was to have that dog in my life— there truly are no words to really explain how she changed me.

Last night I watched the documentary on line that PBS did called “My Bionic Pet.” What a fantastic job they did of sharing that animals with special needs deserve a quality of life, which in turn changes the humans around them. I got choked up a few times watching it, thinking of my work with Frankie, knowing those that experience life with these animals are forever changed for the better.

Nate’s note is also a beautiful reminder of just that and the good work that Frankie did and the legacy she left – and knowing she is living on in the young hearts of many, continuing to inspire them to be the best they can be – well, there is honestly no better definition of success to me than this.

Forever and always I will give thanks to God for the gift of Frankie. I love you girl, and I know you continue to be with me.

Meet Daisy: The 21st Dog Helped with a Wheelchair through The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

daisy 2Another happy dance day today at Joyful Paws Headquarters sharing the announcement that the Frankie Wheelchair Fund has helped another dog gain back their mobility.

Meet 10-year old Daisy who is now enjoying the great outdoors, sniffing and exploring once again. You can visit her Facebook page to see a video of her enjoying time in her yard again.  Daisy had a wheelchair, but unfortunately she didn’t like it for some reason. But a custom-made wheelchair from Eddie’s Wheels seems to have done the trick.

Daisy has intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and sadly was attacked and stabbed by a mentally disturbed young man a little over a month ago. She is recovering nicely and will be having some upcoming dental work that still needs to be done. If you’d like to help with Daisy’s medical funds you can do so here.

Daisy is now in a home that loves her very much and providing wonderful care for her. I’m so glad I could help her in a positive way with a new set of wheels and say a huge thank you once again to the supporters of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund who make this possible for me to do.

To learn more about the Frankie Wheelchair Fund please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day website. You can apply there for the fund or contribute. To learn more about IVDD visit Dodgerslist.

We also have an on-going partnership with Bean Goods Company and this durable, fun, inspiring tote bag you can purchase with 100% of the profits that go to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.

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