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WISCONSIN’S RESOURCE FOR ALL ANIMALS Lakeshore Region
January 2011
Volume 2, Issue 1
In Celebrations of Pets and Fringe Benefits by L. Sheman and L. Schneider, Pet Journal Staff writers In Celebration of Pets was held the night of Saturday, November 6th, at Breaking Bread Banquet Hall, just south of Sheboygan. A charity event, which was sponsored by Fringe Benefits. The guest speaker of the evening, was Barbara Techel & Frankie; The Walk ‘N Roll Dog and featured a silent and live auction whose proceeds went to benefit animals. The evening began, with people browsing over the silent auction items and placing bids, as well as talking in small groups. After a short while, everyone made their way to a table and began taking their seats. There was a lovely three-course meal served as everyone began to get to know others at their table. Then as everyone finished their meal, Barbara Techel and Frankie were introduced.
In This Issue FEATURE STORIES In celebration of pets & Fringe Benefits by L. Sherman & L. Schneider - page 1
Keeping your Pet Safe During the Holidays by R. Barton & D. Diel - page 5
Eastshore Humane Association
The Gift of Second Chances by L. Techel - page 13
Using Therapeutic Grade Oils for your Pet and Yourself
COLUMNS Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets by Shellie L. Jarquart - page 4
Ask Scrappy!
by Scrappy - page 5
by L. Ledbeter - page 14
A Dawgs in Motion Success Story
by Sue Richson - page 18
by L. Schneider - page 7
SHEBOYGAN FALLS VETERINARY SERVICE 224 Monroe St., Sheboygan Falls, WI (920) 467-3114 Lawrence E. Dell, D.V.M. Carolyn G. Dell, D.V.M.
Ask the Alpha Dog Alpha Dog - page 7
Barbara began speaking about her love of pets, and some of the hardships she had to endure before getting to where she is today. As she spoke, the audience listened with awe and emotion. Finally, we were introduced to Frankie, who for most of the evening, had been carried around in a kangaroo style pouch, by Barb. Barbara showed us how Frankie uses her wheelchair and allowed her to walk around a little. The following is Frankie’s bio, if you would like to read more on Frankie or her mom Barb Techel please go to their website, www.joyfulpaws.com. Frankie is best known as “the walk ‘n roll dog.” After suffering a spinal injury at the age of six, which caused partial paralysis, she was custom- fitted for a doggie wheelchair. She now zooms through life with a joyous zest that never fails to make people smile when they see her. Frankie shares her story of inspiration and hope in the multi awardwinning book series Frankie the
Pets see page 8.
Coming in February! A new Question & Answer Column “Ask the Vet!” Hosted by Dr. Dell and Staff To submit your questions for the first column, please send your email to: Ask-the-Vet@petjournalmidwest.com (Please keep your questions general in nature.)