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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.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Goodbye to My Friend Emma Lee

Me and Emma Lee when she stayed for a sleep over

My chocolate lab friend, Emma Lee went to heaven on Wednesday, August 25th. I know she will see her sister, Rudi again. I asked her to please say hi to my chocolate lab sister, Cassie Jo also. I will miss Emma Lee. She was a good friend to me when Cassie Jo died. She came to stay at my house for a few days after I lost my sister. She brought me lots of comfort and I got to lick her ears. See you again someday my friend....




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Monday, August 24, 2009

Radio Show Host, Bob Tarte, of Pet Life Radio Interview My Mom

Bob Tarte is the author of "Enslaved By Ducks" as well as radio host of "What Were You Thinking" on Pet Life Radio. He recently interviewed my mom. He ususally does shows about exotic pets but was so intrigued by a dog on wheels (that's me!!) that he asked my mom on his show so she could share my story.

So, without further ado, here is the interview. Click on bottom link on right hand side, "What Were You Thinking." It is episode #40.

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Pet Playground Radio Show




I am so excited cause my mom will be on Sage Lewis, The Creature Teacher's Radio show, The Pet Playgound, this SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd! Show begins at 6:00p CST. My mom will be on from approx. 6:10p-6:35p. Sage will then have Mark C. Robinson, founder of Handicapped Pets on the call. I hope you can join us and even call in and ask Mark or I a question!! Here is the info:
The Pet Playground- Your Place to Play
Stream Live (not in Minnesota? use 55117 zip code)
Call in # 952-946-6205
This will be a resourceful, inspirational and educational show to catch!! Hope you can join, Sage, Mark and I!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

It's a Birthday Celebration!!



I love birthday's... and today I turn a whole big 10! That is only 56 in hooman years... check out the new updated dog chart for your dog's hooman age.
Today I will visit the patients at Sharon S. Richarson Hospice and wear my birthday hat for them, as you see above. I hope it will make them smile. I have a feeling it will.
I just want to say to each of you who follow my adventures... a BIG THANK YOU... ARF-A-ROO... I feel like the luckiest dog in the world to have so many who love me... and I love all of you right back. WOOF!!

In honor of my birthday please go hug your dog, your cat, your horse, your bird, your ferret... or whover it is you love!! ARF-A-ROO!