national walk n roll dog day

Special and Exciting Announcement! Plus My Guest Post on National Dog Week Today!

Posted by Barbara Techel

nwnrdd 404I’m so excited to share this wonderful news today!

As many of you know I created National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day (NWNRDD) in memory of Frankie and in honor of all dogs in wheelchairs around the world, which I established in August 2012, two months after Frankie passed away.

It’s my hope to continue Frankie’s legacy by bringing positive awareness to dogs in wheelchairs, educating others that dogs in wheelchairs can (and do!) lead quality lives.  NWNRDD began with a website as well as a Facebook page. As of today, we have 1,312 people part of this wonderful, growing community.

While the day was not officially designated, I hoped to have that done soon, so was diligent in sharing the work of NWNRDD as much as I could. I also applied for official designation this past January with Chase’s Calendar of Events.  Chase is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on special events, holidays, federal and state observances, historic anniversaries and more.

The exciting news is that my application for NWNRDD has been accepted! This means even more people will have an opportunity to learn about NWNRDD, join our community, and help spread the positive awareness… which I believe, will ultimately save more pets’ lives that become disabled so others have this knowledge of the option of dog wheelchairs and how we can help our pets.

Thank you to everyone who joined NWNRDD community since its inception in August as that certainly helped with my application for the official designation!

To top this off, I had my guest post planned well in advance for today with National Dog Week (NDW) for my Joyful Paws Jaunt Blog Tour. I love the synchronicity of how this all unfolded!  So without further ado, I invite you to check out my blog post on NDW blog today, as well as encourage, and invite you to join NDW Community on Facebook.  Afterall, we dog lovers can never get enough of dogs, right?

Jenny and Debbie of WCUB Radio–Long Time Fans of Frankie–Now Meet Joie

Posted by Barbara Techel

debbie, jenny and joie wcubYesterday was my third appearance on WCUB Radio.  They have been wonderful supporters of my work and mission, helping me spread the word about Intervertebral Disc Disease, National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day, the Frankie Wheelchair Fund, and now my new book.  Jenny and Debbie, sisters who work at the radio station, have been long time Frankie fans.  Jenny has a darling little weenster named Willie who is blind.

It was fun introducing Jenny and Debbie to Joie yesterday and I guess you could say she wiggled her way right into their hearts too.  Joie was a little anxious in the waiting area, but once I settled her onto my lap for the interview, she was a really good girl and was quiet as a mouse.

I’m thankful for WCUB Radio and their support– but most of all, thankful to call Jenny and Debbie friends.  They are wonderful young ladies!  And to top it off they came bearing gifts for Joie and Kylie who are both enjoying their bright orange and bright pink new stuffed pals.

 

Video: Paralyzed Dachshund, Darla Now Has Quality of Life thank you to The Fuzzy Pet Foundation, The Frankie Wheelchair Fund & Eddie’s Wheels

Posted by Barbara Techel

A few weeks ago I shared with you that Darla a paralyzed dachshund at The Fuzzy Pet Foundation was the recipient of a wheelchair through the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and Eddie’s Wheels.  Well, wait until you see the video of her! Be still my heart!  Grab a tissue… or two… or three… and be ready to smile, cry and have your heart ooze over with love.

If you’d like to help in my efforts in helping paralyzed dogs in rescue that are in need of a wheelchair, please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website where the Frankie Wheelchair Fund is set up for contributions.  To date the fund, because of the generosity of others has helped fourteen dogs!  Thank you!!