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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.

Handicapped Pets

Products, services, and support for elderly, disabled,

and handicapped pets. We help you care for them.

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 dogs

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

           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.

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.

            Dog On A Hog

            Absolutely inspirational!!  You will smile like never before.

Resource for Dogs with Cancer

           Four years ago when my lab was diagnosed with bone cancer

           I could not find much information on cancer in dogs.  These are

           two resources I found afterwards and I hope they will help

           someone else.

Helping Paws for Dogs with Cancer

Three-Legged Dog Resources and Cancer Resource

Great Products

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!

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 thisompany.

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.

Dachshund Rescue Organizations

Midwest Dachshund Resuce

Dream Dachshie Rescue

Las Vegas Hot-Diggity Dachshund Club and Rescue

Coast to Coast Dachshund Resuce

Veterinarian Resource

           

           Locate a Vet in Your Area

Fun Dachshund or Dog Sites

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

Books

For Pete's Sake

Chelsea tells the true story about her best friend,

Pete, who was born blind.  While you will be surprised

to learn about his unlikely accomplishements, you will

be even more amazed when you discover another

extraordinary challenge this determined little guy overcame.

How Willy got His Wheels

A true story about a courageous dog who didn't know

that he wasn't perfect... Willy will bring love and

understanding into your world, and show you that

life is what you make it.

Ageless Sages

Embark on a journey of the always colorful,

sometimes bittersweet transitions of life. 

The Lavender Ladies remind us of the meaningful

phases from dusk 'til dawn.

Pet Trusts and Estate Planning for your Pets

My Peticulars

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

for your peace of mind.

 

Self-Publishing Resources

         I ofen get asked how I published my book, so I thought I'd

         provide a list of books I recommend as well as a few other

         resources I found helpful.

         BOOKS I RECOMMEND on Self-Publishing:

         The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter

         The Well-Fed Self Publisher by Peter Bowerman

         The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing by Tom and Marilyn Ross

         The Publishing Game by Fern Reiss

         Books I RECOMMEND on Marketing your book:

         1001 Ways to Marekt Your Books by John Kremer

         Beyond the Bookstore by Brain Jud

         Red Hot Internet Publicity by Penny Sansevieri

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.

Cynthia Brian

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

 

 

   
         
   
 
   
       
   
   
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