Resources for Help with your Handicapped Pets

Eddies Wheels

This is the company where Frankie's wheels came from. 

Family owned, very caring company who gives great

personal service and is there for you when you need them.

Click on the following link for a great article written about

the company, Boston Globe Story


Dodgers List

Support and education on intervertebral disc disease. 

This site is packed with tons of information to help you.

Disabled Animal

Adopt, Help, or List Animals with Disabilities

Dogs with Disabilities

Resources and proudcuts for help with your disabled dog, plus a forum for advice and help.

The Dachshund Network

A site dedicated to helping in all areas of your dachshunds

health and well being.

Ortho Pets

OrthoPets is proud to offer custom orthotic and

prosthetic devices for your dog, cat or other animal!

We can fabricate your pet a custom stifle brace,

carpus brace, hock brace, knee brace, elbow brace,

paw brace or any combination imaginable.

Abled Dogs

ABLEDOGS is an E-Mail group for people who are

owned by disabled animals.  It was started specifically

for Dachshund people who have or are experiencing

intervertebral disc disease or other paralysis in their dogs.

dachsieFAQ

Dachsie IVDD care FAQ.  A site dedicated to helping you,

with an adorable, inspiring dachsund named Clark.

 

Dachshund Back-Related Websites

Packed with information to help you with your

disabled dachshund.

Dawgs in Motion

A facility in Saukville, Wisconsin that offers hydrotherapy for your dog.

Dogs To Go

Another option to mobilize your dog.  Order already made

        or buy the manual to make your own.

Blind Dog

Whether you are an owner of a newly blinded dog, have adopted a blind/visually impaired dog (or puppy) or have been at this awhile, the purpose of this website strives for it to provide the support and information you need to help both you and your beloved dog.

Northeast Indiana Vet Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Recommended by a fellow doxie owner whose doxie suffered a spinal injury.  She highly recommends this clinic if you are in the Fort Wayne area.

        Financial Aid for Veterinarian Bills

       

        Caretakers or Kennels of IVDD Dogs

          People and places that will take care of special needs pets

Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits relies on new and gently used items donated by the public and local businesses. Merchandise is featured in boutique style displays and is sold at bargain prices. Fringe Benefits has earned and maintains a reputation for offering a unique thrift shopping experience in a friendly atmosphere.

Fringe Benefits makes it easy for you to help homeless or less fortunate, and neglected or abused animals. Sales generated by customers who frequent the store support our mission to help the animals in need. We encourage you to join with us in being a voice for those who don’t have one. By working together, we improve and change the lives of animals.

 

Sanctuaries for Animals with Diabilities

         Home for Life Animal Sanctuary

           A long-term animal sanctuary. They provide life-time care for

           the special needs animal, the cat or dog that, while still able

           to lead a quality life, is unable to find a home due to age,

           chronic treatable disorder, handicap or similar reason. Once

           an animal comes to us, it truly has a home for life. Located in western Wisconsin.

    

         Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary

           A special place where disabled animals enjoy life on a

Montana ranch.

           Pets with Disabilities
           Their motto is:  "Because their spirits aren't broken." 

Disabled animal rescue sanctuary located in Maryland.

         Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary

         A safe haven for unwanted, abused, disabled or neglected 

         horses, located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Rescue Horses Organization

Dags House

Housing and fitness for special needs pets. Located in

Marrero, New Orleans

HartSong Ranch

Grants permanent sanctuary to animals with disabilities. Most of the residents are blind.  All require some kind of specialized care.

Healing Hearts Sanctuary

Our focus is simple: helping animals and children get back on their feet.

Therapy Dog Organizations    

           Therapy Dog, Inc., Sharing smiles and joy

            This is the organization Frankie and I trained with to become

            a registered therapy dog team so we can visit hospitals and

            nursing homes.

            Health Heelers

            To promote the known health benefits of human-animal

            interactions to: aid in human recover after injury, illness or

            disability; maximize learning and minimize barriers to

            education; promote emotional wellness and

            personal growth and enhance quality of life through

            positive human-animal interactions.

Hospice Care for Animals

           Spirits in Transition

            Options in end of life care for our animal companions

Grieving Resources

Beloved Pets by Gina

A cuddly, customized alternative to pet urns

 

Resource for Dogs with Cancer

         Helping Paws for Dogs with Cancer

 

Three-Legged Dog Resources and Cancer Resource   

 

Great Products

Silly Dog Magnets

They're cute, They're silly, They look just like your best friend!

Dachshund Delights and Hug-A-Dog Harness

These are hand-made little vests for your dog to wear with a leash instead of a collar.  Takes pressure of your dogs spine when they tend to pull on the lead.  A Good thing! Dachshund Delights has a great monthly newsletter!

Pet Portraits by artist Carol McIntyre

Wiener Dog Art by Terry Pond

Very fun dachshund art t-shirts, bags, cards, etc. Worth a visit!

Waggin' Tails Cookies

These cookies were inspired by a love for a dog with cancer.

That is why they are called the Liver Cookies of Love.

They are handmade in a human bakery with human

grade ingredients to create a healthy, gourmet treat

for your dog.

III Dachshunds Beer Co.

Lille,Otto and Sophe are the comlet inspiration for this company. After having the dos fabut a year I elized hw many similarities there were between the dachshund and beer-such as names.

A wonderful webite with a great story on how the company

started. Joe also now has a doxie named Frankie!

Cynthia's Twigs

These are the greatest baskets for your bicycle.  High quality woven willow.  Perfect for a small dog to ride in and you can feel secure knowing it is a sturdy basket.  Frankie LOVES to ride in her basket.  She feels as if she can fly!!

Daisy Mae's Snuggle Saks

         Cozy, fun fleece sacks for your pet to curl up in or burrow into.

         Noodle and Friends

         Darling custom made coats & apparel for your doxie

         Psychedelic Fur

         line of unique, whimsical, collectible designed pet apparel

Pets-R-Loved

Quality emobroidered products for pets and pet lovers

         

Dacshund Rescue Organizations

Midwest Dachshund Resuce

Dream Dachshie Rescue

Las Vegas Hot-Diggity Dachshund Club and Rescue

Coast to Coast Dachshund Resuce

Almost Home Rescue

Veterinarian Resource

           

           Locate a Vet in Your Area

Fun Dachshund or Dog Sites

World Animal Day

Dog Blog
Dogster Dog of the Week
Dogster Dog of the Day
Dogster, for the love of dog
Hot Dog Blog
Dachshund Delights
The Long and Short of it All (for dachshund lovers)

Angel Animals Network

Longest Wiener

Who's Your Dachshund

Pet Slideshows

Petizens

Pets in Italy

Dog on a hog

 

Pet Trusts and Estate Planning for your Pets

My Peticulars

Estate planning for your pets.  For your pets saftey...

for your peace of mind.

        

Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia

         Libby's House

         Libby's House is a community based residential facility (CBRF) founded on a true understanding of the unique needs of seniors.

         We celebrate the whole person... respecting the mind, body

         and spirit. We explore who our residents were, are and yet can be. Our care concepts include adjusting care to meet the needs

         of our residents.

Writing Coach, Workshops and Books Resources

          Cynthia Morris, Original Impulse  

          Reading Cynthia's book, doing the exercises, then coaching with her to being a part of her workshops has helped me continually leap forward.  

Change Your Life for the Better with the Help of a Coach

Diane Krause-Stetson

Diane Krause-Stetson is the coach and catalyst

who believed in me, helping me to go for my dreams!  

She helps people discover who they are,

decide what's important and do what matters. 

Her  dynamic, authentic coaching skills literally

changed my life.

Rain Fordyce

Try a free "Inspire Me" session with Rain! 

Cynthia Brian

Cynthia Brian, author, speaker, spokesperson, coach, TV/Radio personality

Fun and Helpful Sites

My Online Meals, helping busy families make nutritious meals

 

 

     
 

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