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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.
Showing posts with label shelter animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shelter animals. Show all posts

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Frankie to take Part in Fon du Lac Humane Society Wag & Walk Fundraiser

I really love helping out others... especially animals! So I'm excited to be a part of the Fond du Lac Humane Society Wag & Walk on Saturday, Otober 17th. The event will be held at The Little Farmer in Fond du Lac from 9:00a-1:00p. I hope you can join us!! I will be there pawtographing my books and donating a portion of the proceeds to this wonderful Humane Society.

A 1-mile and 3-mile walk will take place on paths thru the apple fields and pumpkin patch at The Little Farmer. Bring your pets, kids, strollers and wagons!!

9:00-9:30a: Registration

9:30a: Pet Halloween Costume Parade

10:00-11:00a: Walk (with our without your pets)

11:30a: Pet contests & top pledge raiser prizes12:15a: Demonstrations (K-9 Officer and Dancers with Woofs)

1:00p: Raffle prize winners and kiss the pig award ceremony

SPECIAL EVENTS

Paw Print Keepsakes For your dog

Kids Activity Area with Games

Frankie- The Walk 'N Roll Dog (that's me!!)

Dancers with Woofs

Chippy's Kettle Corn

Caricature Artist- Fun Art for You and Your Furry Friend

Halloween Costume Pet Parade

Awesome Raffles

Pet Trade Fair

Shelter Pet "Alumni Reunion"

Face Painting and Kids Tattoos

Get Your Pet Micro-Chipped for $10

Pet Contests: Pet & Human Look Alike, Best Trick, Most Unusual, Pet Best Singer, Shortest & Longest Tail

Food Concessions


The Little Farmer, Hwy. 151, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Hope you can join me, my mom and papa for this fun-filled day at The Little Farmer for a wonderful cause!!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Day

Awww, isn't this just the greatest??? My mom tells me everyday how blessed she is to have me for her dog even though my back legs don't work so well.
How awesome there is now a day, today, August 12th dedicated to bring awareness to senior animals, as well as special needs animals in shelters and rescue that so deserve to be in loving homes. PLEASE, please read the article and pass it along. By doing so you will be helping to bring a positive light to these special animals and just might help them find a home. Arf-a-roo!!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Wisconsin Governor Doyle Declares WI Week for the Animals Aug. 8-16th, 2009


How cool is this, huh? WI Week for the Animals! Speaking from a dog's point of view, we animals have lots we can teach humans, and how wonderful to be recognized with Week for the Animals. We are honored. Be sure and check out the website for details, as well as read the press release below. As always, ARF-A-ROO!

Governor Jim Doyle Officially Proclaims 1st Wisconsin Week for the Animals August 8-16, 2009!
(Madison, Wisconsin) Animal World USA is pleased to announce that Governor Jim Doyle has officially proclaimed 1st Wisconsin Week for the Animals from August 8-16, 2009. During the extraordinary week, animal shelters, rescue groups, and humane organizations across the state will be hosting wonderful animal-related special events which will be strengthening communities throughout the state. Educators, students, businesses and caring citizens across the state will be joining into celebrate and help animals.

Events will include adoption fairs, low cost spay/neuter events, emergency sheltering workshop, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, puppy mill awareness activities, motorcycle ride to benefit the animals, book signings, BINGO for homeless animals, golf outing to help shelter pets, Catapalooza celebration, donation drives, dog washes to benefit shelters and therapy animals visiting hospitals.

Also to be included are a salute to our working K-9 and handlers, pet first aid, care & safety seminars, educational programs at the zoos and museums, blessing for the animals, and full-filled festivals for families to enjoy friendship, food, music on behalf of the always amazing animals and with so much more being planned! Scores of precious lives will be saved and new exciting relationships will be built in Wisconsin communities during the week.

Please note events and activities will be added right up to the kick off of the week. For more info, please call 877-454-0807. See the calendar of events and learn how to become involved on the official website at http://wisconsinanimals.org/