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Frankie is nationally & internationally known as the "walk ‘n roll dog.” After a diagnoses of IVDD at the age of six, she was custom- fitted for a doggie wheelchair. Frankie shares her story of inspiration and hope in the award-winning book series, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog. They are written from Frankie’s point of view. Frankie’s poignant message is that we all have challenges, but we have a choice as to how we deal with our challenges, and we can each find a way to give back despite obstacles. Frankie's motto is: “Always be positive, make a difference, and keep on rolling!” In 2009 Frankie was inducted into the WI Pet Hall of Fame for her work with children, visiting schools in WI & and via Skype in the US & Canada, as well as a therapy dog regularly visiting a senior assisted facility and a hospice community. Frankie has been featured in Woman's World, The American Dog, USA Today, AOL PAW Nation, and many other publications. She has also been featured in 3 books: "Dogs & the Women Who Love Them" recommended by Oprah's O Magazine, "Animals and the Kids Who Love Them" and "Every Dog Has a Gift."

Monday, December 19, 2011

1st grader got Frankie's Positive Message in a Beautiful Way

Recently I visited first graders at Longfellow Elementary school in Wisconsin. As many of you know part of my story is to help encourage children to be positive even when facing challenges.

After my mom was done sharing my story and the kids settled in for reading time, as we packed up, one little girl asked the teacher if she could go to her locker. She said she had something for me. She ran to her locker and came bounding back in the room with a big smile, handed it to my mom and said, "This is for Frankie!"


The teacher noticed what she gave me and told my mom and me that the kids get these "passes" when they do good things. They then get to turn those in for chances at prizes each month. To think she gave up a chance to share her positive pass with me that would mean she might not win a prize is so special for so many reasons. It's one of the bestest gifts I have ever gotten!

To learn more about Frankie's books that help teach children to be positive and make a difference check out the right hand side of her blog. Or check out the books on our Joyful Paws website (we have a really good special running now through Christmas!)  All books ordered through our website are autographed with inscription and pawtographed by Frankie.
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