Back in early April we posted on the blog that Barbara Techel, author of Frankie the Walk n' Roll Dog -- a book about her disabled Dachshund -- was going to donate a portion of her book sales for April to the ranch. Well, on Thursday evening, April 30, Barbara emailed to say she and Frankie were at $480 but "Frankie decided she wanted to give up some extra treats and toys and make it an even $500 we will be giving the ranch." Barbara also sent us the photo you see above.
On Friday morning, May 1st, Barbara went to our online donations Web page and made the awesome $500 gift for the animals here. What a great way to start off the month of May!
Barbara wrote, "We hope we can do this again in the near future with Frankie's second book which will be out early next year. Thank you for all you do for all these special animals. I know the rewards of caring for a disabled animal and nothing compares to it, so I'm so thrilled Frankie and I could give you this donation."
On behalf of all the animals at the ranch, thank YOU, Barbara, and Frankie for this wonderful gift!
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Don't forget, you can vote every day for us in The Animal Rescue Site/PetFinder's Shelter Challenge. Enter "Rolling Dog Ranch" and our state postal code, MT for Montana, and it will bring up our listing so you can cast your vote. We won $1,000 in this online contest last year because of your help and would like to win it again this year.
We're currently No. 7 nationwide, so your votes are adding up! Thank you!
Oh my---thank you Barbara and Frankie!! Every single penny counts and what a generous gift you have given these animals. I have been behind on RDR blogs and am checking out Frankie's Web site right now--I already added it to my favorites :) Bless you and take care!
Posted by: Rosemary | May 07, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Way to go Barbara & Frankie. Your generosity & compassion will go a long way. Thank you for being such wonderful role models!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | May 06, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Thanks Frankie! Arf-A-Roo!
Posted by: JC | May 04, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I apologize, Barbara and Frankie, if my remark seemed to belittle your donation amount. That was not my intention. Your generosity is second to none.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 04, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Way to go Barbara and Frankie! Very kind and generous of you! You are great and multi-faceted role models.
Posted by: Margaret | May 04, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I check Frankie's blog everyday. What a gal!!!
Posted by: Lynn | May 03, 2009 at 10:11 PM
A huge thank you to Frankie and Barbara for their donation!
So many wonderful things are happening in the world. Let's focus on some of those.
Posted by: boundforglory | May 03, 2009 at 09:09 PM
What an awesome gift! Thanks to Barbara and Frankie and blessings to them!
Posted by: Leila from Washington | May 03, 2009 at 08:07 PM
What sweet generosity from Frankie and Barbara. Every little bit helps!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 03, 2009 at 06:48 PM