paralyzed dachshunds

Giving Disabled Animals a Chance

Posted by Barbara Techel

Today while watching this video of a little paralyzed dachshund found in awful conditions had me overcome with happiness that he was found and has been given a second chance.

Of course, I couldn’t help but look at Ricky Bobby and think how much he looks like Gidget.  From as best as the rescue can guess that Gidget came from, they think she had two or three litters before she found her way to a woman who cared for her.  Who knows– Ricky Bobby could be one of her babies for all we know. Gidget was then given to an animal shelter because the woman couldn’t afford her any longer.  When she got to the shelter she was listed as having a back injury and that is when On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue took her in.  Just like Ricky Bobby, and countless others, Gidget has been given a second chance.

It’s too hard for me to think about those that don’t make it to those second chances. Like senior animals, pets with special needs are often hard to place into forever homes. But I continue to focus on the positive of those that do, and those that help.  Sharing this good news on my blog and social media is my way of helping the cause.

While I know taking care of a dog with disc disease is not for everyone, I can’t help but sharing again the many blessings I’ve had because of caring for them. While I had a difficult time when Joie passed so soon after adopting her, I have come to a place of peaceful understanding that Joie opened the door for me to love another.

It is the same in rescue and foster work.  It is never easy to say goodbye, but if we can find the courage to let our hearts love again, there is another waiting.  I hope for as long as I am on this planet I can love a special needs dog. It is one of my greatest rewards and joys.

Custom Rolling Dachshund Ring Holders to Benefit The Frankie Wheelchair Fund Helping Paralyzed Dogs in Need

Posted by Barbara Techel

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Click on the photo to order yours today!

10/17/2013 update:  Grace asked me that I share this info with you:  “I will accept custom orders and personalization at no additional charge. I will match the colors/markings if they send me pictures, and put the doxie’s name around their collar. ” Cool, huh?

Grace has done it again!  Though I continue to be on sabbatical (will return to my blog early November), I just had to share this wonderful offer with you from a creative and talented lady with a big heart.

The sale of the first dachshund ring holder to sell will be donated to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund which helps paralyzed dogs in need of a wheelchair (learn more about the fund here). As you may already know, this fund was started in memory of my Frankie (known as the walk ‘n roll dog) in 2012. For six years Frankie helped me spread a positive message about dogs with IVDD and dogs in wheelchairs far and wide.  The fund has helped 16 dogs to date with wheelchairs who may have never otherwise had the chance to have one.

After the first sale, 10% of all other sales of the ring holders will also benefit the Frankie Wheelchair Fund as well.

Check them out today!  You can order them to your specifications and have one made just like the doxie love of your life.  No doubt these sweet little likenesses of your doxie’s will keep your rings safe — well, that is if they don’t wag their tails too fast!

What Dodgerslist Means to Me – IVDD Awareness Month

Posted by Barbara Techel

This month is IVDD (Intervertebal Disc Disease) Awareness month. Along with Dodgerslist, I want to continue to give others hope that IVDD is not a death sentence. Joie was my helper in this video and I think you will see in the video toward the end that she thinks Dodgerslist is pretty cool, too. Thank you Dodgerslist for all you do to help save dogs lives!!