national walk n roll dog day

Pewaukee Vet Services to Offer Massage Seminars to Benefit Your Pet & the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

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Looks to me like Joie is getting into massage mode!

When Frankie became paralyzed in 2006, and several weeks after her surgery, I brought her to Dr. Morgan at Pewaukee Veterinary Services. It was an experience I walked away from filled with much hope and thankful for such a caring doctor, as well as an awesome clinic.

This past October when I got Joie, adopted from Oregon Dachshund Rescue, I once again made the trip to see Dr. Morgan for an evaluation of Joie. I truly can’t say enough about Dr. Morgan. Her compassion for special needs pets is evident from the moment you meet her. Also, her technician assistant, Sarah is so kind, who also happens to have a little dog in wheels named Widget.

On my visit with Joie, Dr. Morgan remembered me from my visit with Frankie years before. As we talked I shared with her the day I founded in memory of Frankie, National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day. I also shared with her the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and the fact we were able to help six dogs at that time get a wheelchair that may not have otherwise had the opportunity to have one.  She was very supportive of my mission and excited what I had shared with her saying there might be a way they could work with me to bring more awareness to my cause.

True to their word, I heard from them a few weeks ago. They will be offering three different seminars coming up to teach pet owners relaxation massage for pets. In lieu of charging a fee they are asking for donations to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund. They will offer a two-hour seminar in February, March and April.  You find out more details here. I’m so honored for their support of helping the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.

I plan on attending the seminar in March to learn correct technique’s for massage for Joie. I think it will be another wonderful way in which to bond with her.  If you are in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas I hope you can make it to one of the seminars!

Valentine’s Day Rolling Doxie to Benefit the Frankie Wheelchair Fund/National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

UPDATE as of 5:00pm CST 1/25/2013:  The Valentine’s Day Rolling Doxie has sold!!!  A huge, grateful thank you to Jerry!!!!!

I’m super excited to share with you this sweet and delightful rolling dachshund sculpture donated and created by Grace Leisa of CJ Doxie Custom Sculptures!  As you will read below from the description from Grace’s Etsy shop, t he proceeds from the sale of this sculpture will benefit the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.  So if you want this sweet piece, you best jump on it now, before this adorable doxie rolls away!

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This rolling doxie has so much love to give! And as a loving tribute to all the ‘downed’ doxie’s that we have ever loved, 100% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day to benefit the Frankie Wheelchair Fund. Barbara Techel of Joyful Paws (author of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog) started this last year as a memorial fund after Frankie’s passing. Her mission is to help dogs in need to get their wheelchairs so they may live long, happy, quality lives.

This adorable doxie was meticulously hand-sculpted and detailed from premium quality clay. All of my creations are heirloom-quality, and they are finished with layers of protective, water-based glaze. Cleaning is always a breeze with a soft, damp cloth.

Quoted shipping charge includes insurance against damage and loss via USPS Priority Mail. Due to the fragile nature of this piece, combined shipping with another item is not offered.

The little sweetheart is ready to go home with you today! Can you think of someone special that would appreciate a cutie pie with a rose, love letter on a silver tray, and an assortment of sweet treats on Valentine’s Day?  Order here if you’d like to have this sweet one roll home to you!

A very special thank you to Grace for her love of our special rolling dachshunds and her wonderful generosity!!

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Meet Jackson: Another Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

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Can you believe how cute that face is?  Love it!  Below is a note I received from Jenelle Conley of Lilly Bear’s Rescue about Jackson:

Hi, my name is Jenelle and I run a small rescue in Northeast Indiana called Lilly Bear’s Rescue. We took in a very sweet 3 year old Dachshund named Jackson. He was adopted out to an older woman who loved him so much. After about 4 months in his new home Jackson was chasing a squirrel in his back yard and slipped 3 disk in his back. He was instantly unable to walk. She took him into the vet where they tried steroids because she was unable to afford surgery. The steroids did not help Jackson and she was forced to return him to the rescue. She was just physically unable to take care of him as a handicapped dog.

After taking Jackson back we have been taking him to a Chiropractor and are hopeful he may one day walk again but in the meantime we thought getting him a wheelchair would help him get around better. We began the search for a wheelchair when we found the company Eddies Wheels. They told us about Frankie and offered to build Jackson’s wheelchair for no charge! We are so grateful for your work and just wanted you to know that Frankie was able to help another Dachshund! Thanks again you have changed Jackson’s life! 

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I don’t know about you, but this never gets old hearing from those we could help… and all because of all of you who have donated to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund to make this possible, I say a big thank you once again. Be sure to stop by Lilly Bear’s Rescue and watch the video of Jackson fetching his toy– the little girl’s giggles are priceless!

Please  join me in wishing Jackson the very best as he live’s a full, happy, quality life in his Eddie’s Wheels wheelchair.

If you are interested in helping with our efforts to help dogs in need of wheelchairs (those in rescue or families in financial stress) please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website where we have an on going Chip In set up.  This fund is also a wonderful way in which to honor or memorialize your pet or a pet you may know’or just to make a feel good donation. Feel free to also join us on Facebook where we recently hit over 1,000 followers!

Don’t forget– should your dog or someone’s you know be diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) be sure to visit Dodgerslist for all the educational information you will need to help save your dog (or someone else’s) life.  THERE IS HOPE!