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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.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Meet Frankie LIVE on the Internet- Virtual Visits Now Available

GIVE CHILDREN THE GIFT OF POSSIBILITY
**Inspire them to look past what may be considered misfortunes
**Teach them to face challenges head on
**Give them hope that no matter what, all things are possible

Official Mascot for National Disabled Pets Day & Hall of Fame Companion, Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on their heart

My mom and I are asking for your help. It really is quite easy to do… and for helping us we have a free gift for you (keep reading for details).

We are now offering Virtual Visits with me, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog! We are now able to do our Frankie presentations that we currently offer to our local schools in person (and rolling dog!) via the free software of Skype and a web cam, but these are done… well, virtually!! Here is a video clip explaining.


Would you be willing to forward this message to any elementary teachers or librarians you know? We would certainly appreciate your efforts. Just email us that you forwarded it and we will send you a link to download Frankie’s Activity E-book for free!

Please be sure to share with any teachers or librarians that you do forward this to that the first one to contact us will receive their Virtual Visit for FREE!

Check out this resource on how to set up a Virtual Visit...

Thank you so much for your help and for helping us spread my message of hope and inspiration!

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Dachshund Song

Guaranteed to make you giggle...

The Dachshund Song

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Update & More Pics from Frankie's Froedert Hospital Visit


I'm so happy to tell you I received a note from Leisa, whose sweet, nice Dad I visited a few weeks ago at Froedert hospital (he was there after suffering a 2nd stroke within 3-months).
Here is what she had to say:

"The day after Frankie sat in my Dad's lap at Froedert Hospital, and licked his hand on the side that he had no feeling/movement, he began to get some feeling/movement back.

He is mostly able to clean/dress himself, and walks with a one handed walker and minimum assistance. He is getting stronger every day, and his will for recovery is amazing. Your visit meant so much to my Dad and I. Your mom is a wonderful, caring woman, and you, Frankie are a "blessing on wheels"!

Awwww, shucks... just being me and so happy I could bring your Dad a smile! Thanks for sharing with us, Leisa. Please tell your Dad Arf-a-roo and to keep on rolling!!

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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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