national walk n roll dog day

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day Celebration with Lovey Loaves Special Needs Animal Sanctuary

Posted by Barbara Techel

When I created National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day just a few short weeks ago part of my vision was that animal sanctuaries and shelters around the world would embrace it and celebrate it.  So I was thrilled when Cheri and Ward Wells of Lovey Loaves contacted me, excited about doing just that.  It is so heartwarming to meet others with the same passion as I in sharing the good news that dogs in wheelchairs can live long, happy, quality lives.

So if you happen to live in the Orlando, FL area you can help not only support National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day, but you can also support Lovey Loaves and all the special work they do to find special needs pets forever homes.  All the details for this event provided in the flyer above.  Please feel free to share this flyer and information with others you may know in that part of the country.

Also we will be celebrating this special day worldwide via the powerful help of the internet so please stay tuned for details.  Hint:  We will sponsor a photo contest, so start taking pictures of your sweet dogs.  Prizes will sponsored by Lovey Loaves, Dachshund Delights and me.  You won’t want to miss this.  You can watch our Facebook page to stay up to date.

Another very exciting thing is happening too that has to do with special needs pets, National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day and that is an interview I’ve been asked to do with a very special lady.  I’ll announce that as soon as I can– but the interview will be happening mid-September!

PS:  There is still time to order one of the limited edition t-shirts if you want to support our effort in raising funds to help dogs in need get wheelchairs which was established in Frankie’s memory called, The Frankie Fund.  All proceeds from t-shirts are donated to Eddie’s Wheels for The Frankie Fund.  T-shirts are only available through Sept. 12, 2012.  To date I’m so honored, that with the help of others and this fund, we have been able to help six dogs get their wheels!!

Meet Daysi- The Second Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Memorial Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

Daysi is the second recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Memorial Fund!   Her friend, Astrid heard about the special fund started in Frankie’s memory to help families in financial need so their dog can get a wheelchair if need be (also helps dogs in rescue get a wheelchair) so she contacted us for her friend’s dog, Daysi who needed help.  Daysi’s wheels went all the way to Puerto Rico!

The fund is set up through Eddie’s Wheels in Frankie’s memory and is helping other dogs who may need wheelchairs.  It makes my heart sing to know Daysi will now live a long, happy, quality life with her wheels.

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.

Please leave a comment below and share your positive and continued healing thoughts for Daysi.

Keep on rolling, Daysi!  We love you!

**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.

 

The Day Is Here! The Launch of National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day! Join Me in the Celebration!

Posted by Barbara Techel

It is with deep love, gratitude and joy that I announce the launch of

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day!

This day has been created in memory of the “original” walk ‘n roll dog, my sweet girl, Frankie.  While she is not the first dog to walk in a wheelchair, she is the first to be named, “walk ‘n roll dog.” Because of her tireless work in teaching thousands to be positive, as well as our work together educating others that dogs in wheelchairs can live a long, happy, quality life, it seemed fitting (and quite the honor I might add) to continue Frankie’s legacy by honoring ALL dogs in wheelchairs who truly teach us about perseverance and adversity.

Even though I continue to miss Frankie very much, I have tears of joy pooling in my eyes as I share this announcement with you.  I know Frankie is so proud.  I know she would want us all to celebrate her life and celebrate all dogs in wheelchairs… and most importantly, carry on the positive awareness that just because a dog may lose their mobility, does not mean their lives should end.

National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day will be celebrated every September 22.  Though feel free to celebrate everyday– because that is what life is all about!

So let the celebration begin!  See below how you can be a part of our celebrating team and help less fortunate dogs who need wheelchairs be able to get them by purchasing a limited edition t-shirt and help us to continue to spread positive awareness. Stay tuned for another special announcement in the coming weeks about a photo contest!

Let’s get rolling….!!!

Special Limited Edition National Walk ‘N Roll Dog T-shirts

To kick off the first annual Walk ”N Roll dog day a t-shirt has been designed with Frankie in mind and her thousands of fans who loved her so much. Each limited edition t-shirt has Frankie’s real paw print, photo, and motto on the back to continue to spread her message…and her legacy of love. On the front is the official National Walk ‘N Roll Dog logo, our mission statement, and dated September 22, 2012.

These t-shirts will only be available through September 12, 2012 so ORDER YOURS TODAY.

 

 

All proceeds of t-shirts will be donated to Eddie’s Wheels for “The Frankie Fund” to help families in financial need obtain a wheelchair for their dog who may need one and for dogs in rescue that may need a wheelchair to make them more easily adopted out to a family.

Like US on Facebook and Share with Everyone You Know

A special page has been set up on Facebook for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day. We would love thousands of “likes” to continue the work of Frankie and educate others that dogs in wheelchairs are pretty amazing!  Watch our Facebook page, as well as our website for the announcement of the photo contest, also.

I’ve also set up this page to help when it comes time to acquire the “official” national status and I know Frankie’s fans will help me do just that.  I will apply for the official status in 2013.  I believe with all my heart that we will obtain this status with your help, so I’m following my trust and faith designating this as such because of the national awareness Frankie and I were able to bring to wheelchair dogs from 2007-2012.

So please help by “liking” the page and sharing with everyone you know!

***A very special thank you to Mary Shafer, who designed the National Walk ‘N Roll Dog logo, Kristi Erdmenger who designed the t-shirt, and Caryn Newton of Lantern Glow Designs for help with the National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website.  Each of them were generous in their volunteer efforts as well as keeping costs to a minimum to kick off this special day.  I’m so grateful and thankful!!***