Frankie in her sassy new coat from Noodle and Friends

In a post in December I wrote about a fellow wheelchair doxie named Digby whose Mom (Emily) was inspired by Frankie’s story after her Digby was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease.  Frankie gave Emily peace of mind and hope that Digby could live a quality life too, just like Frankie.

Digby was doing great in his new wheels. But then in mid January he suffered another ruptured disc. This time he was in too much pain. Emily knew in her heart she could not let Digby suffer. With a very heavy heart she put him to rest.

She wrote to me and shared the news. My heart broke for her loss and I wrote back telling her how sorry I was for the loss of sweet Digby.

A few days later she sent me another email. She had a store credit with a company that sells adorable dachshund clothing called Noodle and Friends.

She said, “I know Digby would want Frankie to have something.”

She stated again how Frankie and I had inspired her. I was deeply touched that in the midst of her deep pain she would think to do this for Frankie.

I love the new coat I was able to order for Frankie. It is very well made, thick, and oh, so adorable, don’t you think?  The only challenge is that it is so thick and Frankie’s wheelchair is custom-made that coat and Frankie don’t fit into the wheelchair. This made me realize Frankie can’t ever gain weight or she will outgrow her wheels!  🙂

But such a perfect coat for her on those blustery winter days to stay snuggled in, in her car seat as we make school visits or do therapy dog work.

Thank you Emily and Digby for thinking of Frankie with this gift. Frankie will wear it with much pride and in honor of the dashing Digby.

Rest in peace Digby