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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."

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Another Wheelie Dog in Town!


There's a new wheelie dog in town!  Well at least in the town over from me. Her name is Kahlua or a.k.a. Miss Lu or Tink.  She was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor August 25th. She was given two months to live. Yup, count it out on your fingers, Christmas Day will be four months since her diagnoses.  She is still pretty much the same, though her mom feels somewhat improved. Hot diggity dog!

Because of the brain tumor this has affected her back legs and walking. Kahlua's mom knows me and my mom well since she makes all our Frankie t-shirts and tote bags. So she knew getting Miss Lu a wheelchair was a viable option. 

Miss Lu stopped over today to show us her new wheels from Eddie's Wheels! Weeeeeeee..... she is still adjusting to them, but we hope in no time she will be buzzing around fast as a speeding bullet.

As far as her brain tumor, well we continue to pray for her and ask if you could send a little prayer to the big guy upstairs too. She's a miracle so far with almost outliving her 2 month prognosis.  We love you, Kahlua!


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2 comments:

Nola said...

Paws crossed!
Dachshund Nola

MaryEllen said...

Nothing is better than one sweet face, unless it's two. Hoping for the best...