Having Hope Always T-Shirt Campaign

Hope is one very special ween.  She is a mini double dapple dachshund.  The product of a backyard breeder, Hope was born without eyes and is completely deaf.  When the breeder discovered Hope's disabilities, he wanted to kill her.  Thankfully, the man's wife stepped in and claimed Hope as her own.

Several years later, the wife passed away.  The breeder then surrendered Hope to Dachshund Rescue North America with a choke chain around her neck.  The rescue quickly found a loving foster family for Hope where she flourished.

A fated Internet search for dachshunds brought me to Hope's photo.  I knew immediately that she was the doxie for me.  I hurriedly completed the adoption application and the rest is history.

Hope is feisty, fearless, and a never-ending source of inspiration.  She doesn't let anything hold her back from living her best life.

Hope is known to her Facebook and Instagram followers as the Queen Ween.  She definitely rules our hearts!

We have created a t-shirt campaign to help raise awareness about double dapples while also shedding light on the importance of adopting differently-abled animals.

To order your shirt, simply click on the link:  https://www.customink.com/fundraising/having-hope-always-campaign

We will be donating 20% of the profits raised from the sale of the shirts to Dachshund Rescue North America, the very rescue that saved Hope's life.  Please help us spread the word that being differently-abled doesn't mean disabled!

Paws of Triumph Blog is Live!

I'm very excited to announce that I have created a new blog called Paws of Triumph.  The purpose of the blog is to provide valuable content and resources for animal lovers of all ages with a focus on pet parents of differently-abled fur babies.

Having adopted six differently-abled animals, I know how challenging issues such as blindness and deafness can be.  But I also know how precious the love of a special animal is.  These creatures are truly amazing and have such a zest for life.

The blog will feature personal stories, product reviews, guest posts, and so much more.  Visit Paws of Triumph now by clicking on the link:  https://www.pawsoftriumph.com/

Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest pages!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pawsoftriumph/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pawsoftriumph/

Pintrest:  https://www.pinterest.com/pawsoftriumph/

Triumphantly Yours,

Lauren

Hope's Filming for Purina

Hope and I had a wonderful time at our filming for Purina yesterday thanks to the fabulous Switzer Film crew!  This incredible team was friendly and fun.  They took the time to get to know us an our story and loved getting to pet Hope and a day old kitten that we are fostering.

They truly love pets, which is evident in their work.  I was beyond gracious for how patient they were when trying to take pictures of Hope.  She is one active pooch and being blind and deaf makes her very challenging to photograph.

I would highly recommend Switzer Film for all of your filming needs.

Hope loved all of the attention from the Switzer Film crew!

Filming with this amazing crew was absolute fun!

Hope Featured in The Freeburg Tribune

I am so excited that our blind/deaf Dachshund, Hope, is being featured in our local newspaper, The Freeburg Tribune.  A film crew from Purina is coming to our house next week to film Hope and learn more about her incredible story.  This film is part of Purina's Pawsitive Connections: Stories of Commitment, Triumph and Unconditional Love.

Eight stories were selected among thousands of entrants.  I am so blessed that Purina liked my essay about Hope and how inspirational she is to me!  The Pawsitive Connections video series will play in the Purina Farms Visitor Center theater throughout 2018.

Click on the link to read the full news article:

https://www.theuerkaufstails.com/uploads/3/2/3/0/32308085/hope_featured_in_the_freeburg_tribune_for_purina_filming.pdf

Hope is ready for her closeup!