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The Pet Playground- Dogs & the Women Who Love Them

Posted by Barbara Techel

If you missed the Pet Playground Radio Show where the book,Dogs and the Women Who Love Them, along with some of the women, and their dogs, featured in this heart warming book, you can now listen to the replay.

Guests on the show were the authors of Dogs and the Women Who Love Them, Linda and Allen Anderson of Angel Animal Network, Jenny Pavlovic, author of 8 State Hurricane Kate, Sage Lewis author of Java: The True Story of Shelter Dog who Rescued a Woman, and myself, author of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series.

It was a powerful discussion of how each of us women have had our lives profoundly affected by some very speical dogs and we are happy to say, we have never to been the same since.

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Featured in “Dogs and the Women Who Love Them”

Posted by Barbara Techel


It was last summer that I heard of a contest being sponsored by Linda and Allen Anderson of Angel Animals Network, called Dogs and the Women Who Love Them.  I remember reading about the contest and feeling a flutter in my heart, while tears instantly sprang to my eyes.

The contest was about how dogs have helped women in their lives with healing and/or finding their purpose.  I felt this had me written all over it.  As usual, thoughts of, am I good enough to enter a contest, etc. reared their ugly head.  Then came a few emails from friends and fellow authors asking if I saw the contest and how I had to enter.  Just the positive influence I needed to face my fears.

I thought long and hard about this contest.  It took a few more weeks of procrastinating on my part to finally begin the writing process.  When I began, I could not stop.  To me, this contest felt like the culmination of all Frankie and I had been through and accomplished the past two years.

When it was complete I sent it in and let it go- wishing it to be whatever it was meant to be.  I was so happy and surprised when I placed 2nd in the contest for my story, “The Blessing of a Wheelchair-Bound Dachshund.”  And I was absolutely thrilled when I learned my story would make it into Linda and Allen’s new book, Dogs and the Women Who Love Them:  Extraordinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing, and Inspiration.”

With a few tweaks from the editor, the story I originally wrote is even better, while still a true reflection of who I am and what I wrote.

It is a thrill to be in the book that will come out November 1st, 2010 and which you can pre-order on Amazon  today.  I’m happy to announce also that fellow authors I know, Jenny Pavlovic and Sage Lewis will also have their stories in the book.  An honor to be among them!

Animal Communication with Creature Teacher, Sage Lewis

Posted by Barbara Techel

What a great way to start the week with a animal communication reading from Sage Lewis, Animal Communicator.

Sage asked if I had any specific questions I wanted to ask Frankie, but none came to mind.  I was just really curious to know what she felt Frankie might have to say.

The first thing Sage said was that Frankie has a huge heart, she is playful, as well as, whimsical.  But she also said, “Frankie also has a serious side to her and lives life like she has a job to do.”

She went on to say this serious side has to do with Frankie being aware of the preciousness of life. She was brought here to be of service, and even before her injury she has always been a healer dog.  Sage also feels Frankie has a higher level of consciousness.

Now what was really interesting is that on Saturday I had a Healing Touch session done for Frankie.  Linda, who did the Healing Touch, felt Frankie had some distress in her neck and front right leg, as well as some issues in her spine.  Nothing serious, but could just be from her injury.  Well, today, Sage said she felt Frankie has a crick in her neck and midway down her back on the right side near her rib cage.

This has all very much intrigued me because I have been worried about Frankie not wanting to really go for walks anymore.  She is very resistant to them.  But with Linda’s guidance she taught me massage for Frankie, as well as Sage has suggested some chiropractic care, so I will look into that.  She suggested I start with Chiropractic for Everybody website.

Sage also said that Frankie shared with her that she tires easily.  She said that Frankie told her to ask me if I could carry her more.  We talked about my doing presentations at our local schools, etc. with Frankie  and how aware of I am about not over stressing her. It actually made me feel good in my heart that I am very in tune with Frankie and know her limits.

Sage ended with saying she felt that Frankie and I have a very deep soul connection.  Now that I knew!… but oh, so very comforting and wonderful to hear it.

If you have ever considered having an animal communicator tell you about a current or past pet, I would highly encourage it.  I love being open to these concepts and for me, it just gives me such a peaceful knowing about myself and my love for animals.

If you missed the radio show, The Pet Playground with Sage Lewis, me and founder, Mark C. Robinson of Handicapped Pets you can listen to the podcast!