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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 the american dog magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the american dog magazine. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Casting Call! Special Needs Pets for American Dog Magazine


American Dog Magazine is working hard to promote the blessings and joy that special needs pets bring to our lives. Do you have a special needs pet?  If so, let them know!  Your pet might be featured in the spring 2012 issue to help bring positive awareness and more adoptions of these special pets.
Email them directly with your pets name, age, and info, plus picture in high-res and 300 dpi.

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The American Dog Magazine will Feature Special Needs Dogs Up for Adoption

This just warmed my heart to read this news!  In the Fall 2011 issue, The American Dog magazine will feature 5 pages of special needs dogs that need homes.  This is so arf-a-roo  fantastic! So be sure to check it out if you are considering a special needs dog. I can guarantee you your life will never be the same if you bring one of these amazing pets into your life.... just ask my mom... she knows.  ARF!

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Southern Paws & Tails Will Make $4.00 Donation to Rolling Dog Ranch for every One Year Subscription

Arf-a-roo!  Not only is there a glowing review of our book, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog in the spring 2011 issue of Southern Paws and Tails, they have offered for all my fans to help our favorite charity by donating $4.00 for every one year subscription!!  And one year subscriptions are only $12.00.

We have chosen Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary to be the recepient of this generous offer.  So if you'd like to read a wonderful magazine plus help a great cause, sign up through their website http://www.southernpawsandtails.com
Mention Joyful Paws in the comment section and $4.00 will go to Rolling Dog Ranch.
Note:  Look for: "Add special instructions to the seller" and click on change and in the comment box write Joyful Paws for them to know you subscribed through this offer for the $4.00 to be donated to Rolling Dog Ranch.

Thank you Southern Paws and Tails for your hot diggity- dog wonderful offer and for sharing an exceptional review of Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog's story with your readers.



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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Goodbye to My Friend, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

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Today is a sad day.  My friend Sparkles went to the Rainbow Bridge, which is a place where all animals go to wait for their human and dog friends until it is their turn to join them.  I know she will be very happy there- playing and almost like a puppy again.  But I will miss her. 

I'll never forget when she visited me and my mom in Wisconsin this past April and she showed me the Elkhart Lake fire station and how the trucks worked.  It was fun going for a ride in the big red truck with Sparkles as the co-pilot!  I was also honored to share the fire safety message and helping those with disabilities and fire safety when we visited the elementary school in my hometown, and when we were the first dogs to Skype together to a school in Canada.

 Thank you for showing me the ropes at the fire station, Sparkles!

Sparkles' mom and my mom always thought it would be so pawsome if Sparkles and I were featured in a magazine together... what an honor to be in The American Dog magazine, winter 2010 issue with Sparkles.  My mom and I will forever treasure this.

Till I see you again, Sparkles, know I'll carry you in my heart always.  Thank you for being my dog-gone good friend.  Roll on!