the fuzzy pet foundation

Nimby Receives Wheelchair from Frankie Wheelchair Fund. Now He Needs a Forever Home.

Posted by Barbara Techel

nimbyBecause of the generosity of others, Nimby is the newest (and 40th!) disabled dog, The Frankie Wheelchair Fund was able to donate a portion of the cost so Nimby could be mobile. As you can see, Nimby was born without front limbs.

And this is the first “front wheel drive” wheelchair we’ve helped with, so it is very exciting!

Nimby is currently being lovingly taken care of by The Fuzzy Pet Foundation located in CA. Even if you are not from that area, transportation is often available. Please email them at info@tfpf.org if you are interested in adopting Nimby. You can also find them on Facebook.

You may recall this is the same rescue where Darla the dachshund (a.k.a. Monkey Butt) was taken in and the Frankie Wheelchair Fund was also able to help her with a wheelchair. Darla now has a very loving family who fostered another dog in a wheelchair, Doolittle. And I just learned Doolittle has found his forever home, too!

So if Nimby would be a good fit for your family, please contact the Fuzzy Pet Foundation today – his wheels will come with him, so a family does not have the added expense of that. Win-Win-Win!

Nimby’s wheelchair custom made by Eddie’s Wheels– wheelchairs for pets.

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Another Update on Darla the Dachshund with IVDD

Posted by Barbara Techel

Darla, the little paralyzed Dachshund who I think stole many hearts, has now found her new forever home thanks to The Fuzzy Pet Foundation… and many people who helped her along the way.  You can bet I had big old tears in my eyes when I read the good news!!  So sharing the good news with you today!

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Update from The Fuzzy Pet Foundation:

Thank you, everyone, for rooting for Team TFPF as we rescued Darla and flew with her on an airplane to the Hamlin Family in Connecticut! WE DID IT! Darla is now in a happy home with mom and dad, and two canine siblings.

TFPF is truly grateful to our fosters, Ryan and his warm-hearted family, our adoptions chair, Connie, Barbara Techel and The Frankie Wheelchair Fund, Ruth Torres for overseeing Darla’s initial home-check, JetBlue flight attendant Danielle who donated her Buddy Passes to make this trip possible, Eldad Hagar and Hope for Paws, Eddie’s Wheels, and Your Elegant Pet and Melissa for their grooming services. Thank you to our loyal supporters and donors who have helped us every step of the way!

Last but not least, we are grateful to the Hamlin family for their compassion and willingness to go through TFPF’s long, extensive screening process to ensure Darla’s safety and happiness; and for opening their hearts and home to a special-needs animal.

The Fuzzy Pet Foundation

The Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Eddie’s Wheels

Video: Paralyzed Dachshund, Darla Now Has Quality of Life thank you to The Fuzzy Pet Foundation, The Frankie Wheelchair Fund & Eddie’s Wheels

Posted by Barbara Techel

A few weeks ago I shared with you that Darla a paralyzed dachshund at The Fuzzy Pet Foundation was the recipient of a wheelchair through the Frankie Wheelchair Fund and Eddie’s Wheels.  Well, wait until you see the video of her! Be still my heart!  Grab a tissue… or two… or three… and be ready to smile, cry and have your heart ooze over with love.

If you’d like to help in my efforts in helping paralyzed dogs in rescue that are in need of a wheelchair, please visit National Walk ‘N Roll Dog website where the Frankie Wheelchair Fund is set up for contributions.  To date the fund, because of the generosity of others has helped fourteen dogs!  Thank you!!