Meet Ms. Eloise

Mom and I hear from many dachshund pet parents who are going through what we went through 3 1/2 years ago when I became paralyzed.  It can be a tough road... but we are alwasy here to give others hope... and when they find me and see there is hope, there is nothing greater then getting an email from them telling me how happy I made them, knowing that yes, there is hope after their own dog has hurt their back.  Many of the dogs we hear from do walk again (woo hoo!) and some end up in cool wheelchairs like I have and go on to live a wonderful life.  Recently we heard from Ms. Eloise, who is just the cutest ever!  She is a wire-haired dachshund.  While I have straight short hair, she has sassy curls that I am envious of. 
At any rate, she recently hurt her back, but is coming along nicely and very hopeful she will walk again.  What is so great about Ms. Eloise is she has a handsome brother who is helping her feel better every day.  So I just had to share these great photos with you from Ms. Eloise... and oh yes, her mom, Karen who helped send them.  So always know... there is always, always hope.

Ms. Eloise at the hospital

I am a sad girl

Little loving from my mom when home from hospital.  Look at the big "zipper" in my back!

My brother Mr. Puppy moves close by to keep me company

Mr. Puppy exhausted from taking such good care of me

Mr. Puppy wants in...

and in he comes for snuggle and cuddle time

My new red wheels which mom moves me around for different views

Looking out window for squirrels... I love my new red wheels!

Brother likes my wheels

Relaxing with Dad... how lucky we both are to have such loving pet parents as I heal

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Ms. Eloise!!

A Boy and his Dog

This is my pal, Jackson and his new dog, Chance. My mom and I just LOVE these pictures! Aren't they the cutest? Chance will be such a good friend to Jackson. I just know it! My mom wrote about me and Jackson meeting last Christmas. Jackson is one of the greatest kids I have ever met!

Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

The little chihuahua with a huge heart went to doggie heaven on December 22nd at the age of 22. Wheely Willy, along with his mom, Deborah Turner helped so many kids and adults see that animals with disabilities can live a wonderful life. They also were great teachers in teaching compassion and kindness to all animals. There will be a memorial service for this little champion on Jan. 19th in Long Beach, CA. If you are in the area, I know Willy's mom, Deborah would love your support. My mom has been hugging me extra much since Willy died, because she feels so sad for Willy's Mom. But I know Willy is happy in heaven and Deborah and Willy will see each other again in heaven.
Below is the information on the memorial service, as well as an awesome video of "A Day in the Life of Wheely Willy." Thank you Willy, for all the GREAT you did in the world. I'll always think you ROCK (and roll!)



Memorial Service for Wheely Willy

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Memorial Garden at Long Beach Animal Care Services, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

The Memorial Service is hosted by the Long Beach Animal Care Services and Friends of Long Beach Animals. After the ceremony, all of Willy's friends and fans are invited for refreshments, conversation and reminiscences about Willy. In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made to Friends of Long Beach Animals in appreciation for the role they play in improving the lives of so many animals in need. We recall that Willy began his life as a rescued pet.

You can also check out Willy's books, which I have both of them and love them!

Announcement: 2009 Dogs & the Women who Love them True Story Contest Winners

Arf-a-roo! I'm very, very proud of my mom... she won 2nd place in a very cool contest sponsored by Linda and Allen Anderson of Angel Animal Network. She was so excited she almost did a cartwheel! And a-hem, the story was about lil' ol' me. I blush.
A big CONGRATS to ALL the winners!

Grand Prize Winner

"K-9 Major, Unchained Fury"
By Marilyn Walton


Second Place Winners

"The Blessing of a Wheelchair-Bound Dachshund"
By Barbara Techel

"Working Girl"
By Teresa Ambord

"Euri, the Miracle Worker"
By Bobbi Leder

"Buddha Boom!"
By Sage Lewis

"Judy and McDuff: Soul Mates"
By Judy McFadden

"Miquel's Legacy"
By Rosanne Nordstrom


Honorable Mentions

"Ziggy Heals My Heart"
By Marti Wegner

"For $2.00 She was Mine"
By Debra J. White

"Fritz, the White Angel"
By Paula Timpson

"Love Barometer"
By Lori Scott

"Ordinary to Extraordinary"
By Lori Durante Rardin

"Better with Barney"
By Linda Panczer

"The Dog Who 'Carried My Healing'"
By Jane Norling

"I'll Have Honey with My Sake', Thank You Very Much!"
By Diane L. Massie

"A 'For Real' Black Beauty"
By Carolyn S. Lemay-Strass

"Paws 4 a Miracle"
By Virginia Kukuk

"The Things I Did for Love"
By Susan Hartzler

"Cissy Girl"
By Mary Haack

"Life According to Olive"
By Stephanie Feldstein

"Healing Together: Kimberly and Lucy"
By Kimberly J. Brown

"The World's Best Talking Dog"
By Jill Alphine

"Jack Opened My Heart to Love"
By Lyndra Antonson Hearn

"Dagnabit'sStory"
By Kim Dudek

"Lessons from Teddy"
By Diana M. Amadeo