special needs pets

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.

Please Join Me Thursday, Dec. 20th as Asia Voight Interviews Me about the Many Blessings of Life with a Wheelchair Bound Dachshund

Posted by Barbara Techel

AsiaVoightMediapage2Asia Voight, Animal Communicator and Intuitive Life Guide and host of The Animal Code, as well as in-demand media guest having appeared on ABC, NBC, and CBS will interview me about my life with Frankie, and now Joie.

Episode Description

“The Many Blessings of a Wheelchair Bound Dachshund”

Discover the many blessings of pets with special needs through the lessons Barbara learned from her disabled dachshund, Frankie.

Join me and my guest, Barbara Techel, as we learn about the many lessons Frankie not only taught Barbara but the thousands of children she met during her school visits.  Also learn more about IVDD and how wheelchairs can help pets live long, happy, quality lives. We will also talk about the recent special day that Barbara has founded to carry on Frankie’s legacy which is National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day.

When:  Thursday, December 20th, 2012 at Noon CST, 1:00pM EST, 10:00am PST

Where:  Online, so you can listen right from your computer.  Just click on the gray bar above our photos on the listen button to tune in live.

Why:  It is my mission to continue to shed a positive light on all special needs pets, with a special advocacy for dogs with Intervertebral Disc Disease and dogs in wheelchairs.

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Meet Caseanna: Another Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

It’s another beautiful day here at Joyful Paws with another announcement of a recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.  This is Caseanna and she lives at Out to Pasture Farm and Rescue in Newington, CT.  Out to Pasture gives animals which are elderly, abused, terminally ill and/or physically challenged a home where they can live out their natural lives with the physical and emotional support they deserve.

Caseanna came to Out to Pasture in September 2011. She has serious neurological issues which cause seizures and they are working on keeping them under control. She is currently seeing a top doctor from Tufts and the medication she is on is helping her get around with the other animals.

Carrie Haggart, Founder of Out to Pasture sent me a lovely packet of postcards and their 2013 Friendship calendar as a thank you. She also sent a certificate of a one year sponsorship in my name for Caseanna which is very touching. But this certificate also belongs to all those who have contributed to the fund because I couldn’t do this without you…. so thank you so much.

I’m sure you will all join me in wishing Caseanna the very best as she learns to live a full, happy, quality life in her 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. Feel free to also join us on Facebook where we recently hit over 1,000 followers!

Be sure to stop by and like Out to Pasture Farm and Animal Rescue on Facebook too!