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Barbara Techel is the author of the multi-award winning Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series. When her dachshund, Frankie, suffered a spinal injury, Barbara had her custom-fitted for a wheelchair. Frankie persevered, and Barbara realized the beautiful opportunity she had to share Frankie and give others hope and inspiration to be the best they can be. Along with sharing Frankie’s story with children, Barbara and Frankie routinely volunteer as a therapy dog team at a local hospital, senior assisted facility, and hospice community, spreading joy wherever they go.

Monday, February 2, 2009

How People see Frankie

Question submitted by Thomas

Do people feel sad for you?

Sometimes at first they do. But then I twirl around in my wheelchair and bark and they see how happy I am. I think sometimes people think that just because I can't use my back legs that I feel sorry for myself. But I have never felt sorry for myself. I'm grateful my mom and dad helped me out and got me my cool wheels. I can do all the things I did just like I did before I hurt myself. Once people know that about me then if they were feeling sad, they then understand and are no longer sad.

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