Barbara Techel

 

Barbara Techel

Barbara is the author of the multi award winning “Frankie, The Walk ‘N Roll Dog.”   A true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed.  Frankie is custom-fitted for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling.  Barbara’s book was awarded the 2008 National Best Book (children’s picture book soft cover) by USA Book News, Merial Human-Animal Bond Award by Dog Writer’s Association of America and Editor’s Choice Award by Allbooks Review.  It was also a finalist in the 2008 Indie Excellence Awards.  Frankie herself  is 2009 Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion, as well as official mascot for National Disabled Pets Day.

Barbara has been a contributing writer for the Depot Dispatch in Elkhart Lake since 2005.  Her story, “Cassie and Frankie Inspire a Writer” won honorable mention from best selling authors, Linda and Allen Anderson of Angel Animals Network in 2006. 

Barbara lives in Wisconsin with her husband John, Frankie (the walk ‘n roll dog) and Kylie, a English yellow Labrador.  Barbara truly believes that animals teach us how to live in the moment and teach us some amazing life lessons if we just pay attention.  You can read more about Barbara at http://www.joyfulpaws.com or http://www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com

 

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