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  Wheely Willy and Friends - - animal friends books compassion stories
Willy and Deborah began visiting churches, schools, hospitals and convalescent homes to spread hope and cheer, and the message that, even though we have challenges, they can be dealt with or conquered.
Willy sleeps on her desk in a little round, purple bed, as she works, and accompanies her to the post office, mall, hair salon, bank, even restaurants and a stage production on Broadway in New York.
Willy is loved nationwide as he has appeared on numerous TV shows and been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.
www.wheelywilly.com /willyfriend.htm   (1300 words)

  
  Wheely Willy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willy (born circa 1991) is a paraplegic chihuahua from Long Beach, California who has become a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books.
Willy was found abandoned in a cardboard box with spinal injuries and a cut throat.
Willy has made visits internationally, most often to hospitals, but he has also participated in such events as the Cystic Fibrosis Fun Walk and the Los Angeles Marathon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wheely_Willy   (354 words)

  
 Willy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A famous paraplegic chihuahua, commonly known as Wheely Willy.
A Willy Willy is the Australian (aboriginal) word for a dust devil, a miniature whirlwind.
Willys (pronounced "willis") was the brand name used by the United States automobile company Willys-Overland Motors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Willy   (148 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | US chihuahua wows Japanese crowds
Wheely Willy was crippled and abandoned before being rescued by Deborah Turner and helped to gain mobility by using a specially-designed wheelchair.
Willy was given a warm welcome when he arrived at Tokyo airport on Wednesday.
Ms Turner said she was "thrilled" to be able to share Willy's story of hope with people.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/3859967.stm   (317 words)

  
 wheely willy
Wheely Willy, a 17-year-old paraplegic Chihuahua, has arrived in Japan to promote a book about his life.
Willy was welcomed after flying over from LA and being kept at the airport for a two-week quarantine inspection.
Willy was taken to a local school to show children that they can overcome problems and fears.
journals.aol.com /knotkid94/TheWorldThatIsMine/entries/2005/05/19/wheely-willy/935   (387 words)

  
 More Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Willy, indeed, has become a symbol of hope he has even led a group of young people with spinal cord injuries in the LA Marathon.
Willy still can't walk or run, and has to use his front legs to drag himself from place to place, until his new mother tries some different ideas to help him get around--with often humorous results.
Willy, a real dog, has appeared on TV commercials for the disabled and led a group of children with spinal injuries across the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon.
www.webcom.com /poughton/DebTurner-more_information.htm   (1381 words)

  
 Wheely Willy Information
Willy (born circa 1991) is a paraplegic chihuahua from Long Beach, California who has become a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books.
Initially, the two pound (one kilogram) Willy needed to be carried everywhere, but Turner made several attempts to allow the dog to move autonomously.
Willy has made visits internationally, most often to hospitals, but he has also participated in such events as the Cystic Fibrosis Fun Walk and the Los Angeles Marathon.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Wheely_Willy   (328 words)

  
 my poor baby kitten :(
Deborah and Willy together visit hospitals, schools, and convalescent homes to bring cheer and hope where it is needed.
Willy, indeed, has become a symbol of hope…he has even led a group of young people with spinal cord injuries in the LA Marathon.
Wheely Willy has made numerous television appearances, some on talk shows such as Leeza, and Mike and Maty.
www.oldandsold.com /cgi-bin/eab.cgi?msg=3316   (439 words)

  
 Wheely Willy 2
Willy is no stranger to international travel having made a fulfilling trip to Japan last year.
Willy continues to have an active schedule with a blend of fun and enriching activities.
Wheely Willy was introduced at the start of the event to begin the festivities.
www.angiebowie.net /wheely_willy_2.htm   (2943 words)

  
 Creature Feature
Willy and Deborah made such an impact on Kim that we thought we'd use our first feature to share Willy's incredible story with you.
Willy the Chihuahua is affectionately known as "Wheely Willy," and belongs to Deborah Turner of Long Beach, California.
The boy said that Willy was one of the few things he remembers during his ordeal because he was the only thing that gave him hope.
www.barkandsmile.com /feature2.html   (921 words)

  
 Amazon.com: How Willy Got His Wheels: Books: Deborah Turner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Willy is a real-life handicapped Chihuahua, rescued from an animal hospital by a kind lady who tries several humorous ways to help Willy walk.
Willy is a courageous pup and we can all learn from him how to face life's adversities.
Willy still can't walk or run, and has to use his front legs to drag himself from place to place, until his new mother tries some different ideas to help him get around--with often humorous results.
www.amazon.com /How-Willy-Got-His-Wheels/dp/0944875548   (1522 words)

  
 Deborah Turner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In 1998, Deborah co-authored, with her friend Diana Mohler, "How Willy Got His Wheels" which describes the plight of one of her rescues: a tiny dog abandoned with a spinal injury and his vocal cords severed.
Willy is a real-life handicapped Chihuahua, rescued from an animal hospital by a kindlt lady who tries several humorous ways to help Willy walk.
Willy's [new family includes] Deborah, who adopts him from an animal hospital, and his new siblings, Sweet Pea a Chihuahua and Marshmallow the fluffy cat.
www.author-illustr-source.com /deborahturner.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Wheely Willy - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
In 1934, Willy on Wheels narrowly lost the race for President of the United States to Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Wheels.
sentenced Willy to community service in Tucson, and was given occasional water to drink in the dry Arizona desert.
When the police were chasing after Willy, he escaped in his Cadillac Buscalade, and was able to shake the police with it easy despite it's slow speed compared to the best police cars in the world!!!!!!!!!1.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Wheely_Willy   (469 words)

  
 Paraplegic dog wins hearts in Japan - Pet Health - MSNBC.com
Wheely Willy, a paraplegic Chihuahua from Long Beach, Calif., makes his way through a group of children with his special wheelchair during a visit to a Tokyo elementary school June 30.
At least one man in a wheelchair was moved to tears Friday when Willy visited elderly patients at a Tokyo hospital.
She gave Willy a frame with wheels so that he could walk on his two front legs, and started taking him on visits to schools and hospitals.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5352469   (361 words)

  
 The Epoch Times | Meet Wheely Willy
Wheely Willy, the paraplegic Chihuahua from Long Beach, California, is greeted by locals as he is held by his owner, Deborah Turner at a bookshop in Tokyo, Japan.
Wheely Willy is a Chihuahua, but not just any Chihuahua.
Willy is famous for another reason, he is the subject of several books including How Willy Got His Wheels, by Deborah Turner and Diana Mohler.
www.theepochtimes.com /news/5-9-23/32570.html   (439 words)

  
 The PetWork » Blog Archive » Wheely Willy & Friends
Wheely Willy (Long Beach, California 90809) belonged to the multitude of homeless and abandoned animals, labeled unwanted.
The story of Willy’s plight touched pet store owner Deborah Turner, who brought him home to her menagerie of rescued pets.
Wheely Willy charms both children and adults with his “I Can” attitude.
www.petwork.com /petworkblog/?p=2212   (251 words)

  
 Wheely Willy and Friends
"How Willy Got His Wheels" tells the true experience of a tiny paraplegic dog, rescued from a dismal set of circumstances.
This children's book is the story of his dynamic, joy filled approach to life.
The love, compassion, courage and humanitarian qualities of this unique animal teach us how to overcome disabilities of any type.
www.wheelywilly.com   (74 words)

  
 Kidsnewsroom's Weekly News For Kids
He is unusual in more ways than one: he is a paraplegic Chihuahua named Willy, or Wheely Willy as he is affectionately known in America.
Willy overcame life’s difficult struggles with the help of his owner.
After a two-week quarantine in Japan, Willy was able to share the joy of life with over a hundred students.
www.kidsnewsroom.org /newsissues/070904/index.asp?page=Weekly2   (261 words)

  
 Search: Wheely - Windstream
It is a heartwarming true story of a little dog who languished in a veterinarian's office, unable to use...
Wheely Good, Donnarchie, Torlundy Fort William, PH33 6SW...
Wheely Good Coffee Company- A complete Turn-key operation Mobile, quality coffee and confectionary on the move.
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 wheely: Wheely Willy and Friends   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
To Wheely Bins (Dedicated to anybody who's walked, after-dark and alone, under street lights on wheely-bin day).
Wheely Good, Donnarchie, Torlundy Fort William, PH33 6SW Email:.
Tips on tuning and adjusting your water ski fin and bindings to maximize your skill level and performance on the water.
www.newkidhomevideo.com /wheely.html   (315 words)

  
 Stacia and Wheely Willy, The Pooch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
I am a children's book author...have a series about my little dog, Wheely Willy.
I thought that you would like the attached picture of them together, and perhaps you will send it on to her.
Meeting wonderful people like your daughter is one of the gifts Willy brings to my life.
www.bettyjack.com /angie/willythepooch.html   (157 words)

  
 AOP Event   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Guests will also be introduced to Wheely Willy, a tiny paraplegic dog that brings cheer and hope where it is needed in the community.
Together with Deborah, his human companion, Willy visits hospitals, schools, and convalescent homes to tell his story and offer encouragement.
Deborah will share How Willy Got His Wheels, a children's book that tells of Willy’s true experiences, from being rescued to the role he plays as a motivational symbol.
www.aquariumofpacific.org /NEWS_EVENTS/01_05/humanabilities05.htm   (460 words)

  
 How Willy Got His Wings: The Continuing Adventures Of Wheely Willy; Author: Turner, Deborah; Illustrator Ahrends, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
How Willy Got His Wings: The Continuing Adventures Of Wheely Willy; Author: Turner, Deborah; Illustrator Ahrends, Susan; Hardcover
Willy, the hero of How Willy Got His Wheels, goes on to explore the adventures of flying.
Award Winner of Best Children's Book of the Year by the Dog Writer's Association of America, Willy, a real live Chihuahua, in his own personal wheelchair, goes on to further conquests.
www.netstoreusa.com /jubooks/094/0944875882.shtml   (218 words)

  
 Tarazet: Disabled Dog Helps Disabled People
A paraplegic dog is helping people feel better about themselves.
A tiny paraplegic dog named Wheely Willy is warming hearts in Japan.
Willy even has his own web site although it wasn't working when I tried it before.
www.tarazet.com /mt/archives/000297.html   (180 words)

  
 Re: [ballistichelmet] Who the fuck is Wheely Willy?
wheely willy obviously has more brains in his head than you...you stupid piece of shit....severe is not how to spell it.dipshit.he is a real being with feelings and i know you do not understand that concept....have you ever got to know a chi...they are awesome dogs.
you should read about willy before you bad mouth asshole.
Re: [ballistichelmet] Who the fuck is Wheely Willy?
www.mail-archive.com /heads@ballistichelmet.org/msg01284.html   (88 words)

  
 Book Spot
Amidst all of the doom and gloom headlines about our societies challenged set of principles, comes a true story of courage and hope…one that packs quite an emotional wallop.
Wheely Willy is a tiny paraplegic Chihuahua, rescued from a dismal set of circumstances.
His dynamic, joy filled approach to life makes him a motivational symbol for all of us, who forget to be thankful on a daily basis.
www.stetson.edu /~gradley/page4.htm   (211 words)

  
 ROYALBUNKER /tagebuch
Eigentlich war ausgemacht, dass Herr Fumanschu plus Herr Willy 3 Tage vor Drehbeginn nach Saarbrücken reisen sollten, um dort in Ruhe das Set so aufzubauen, wie es den Vorstellungen von Herrn Fumanschu entspricht.
Zusammen mit seinen Getreuen verlässt dieser Fumanschu seine Basisstation, eine düstere aber stylisch dekorierte Industrieanlage, um den Funk ins Universum zu tragen.
Dass die Leibgarde des Fumanschu dabei vornehmlich, im Wheely, auf dem Hinterrad eines Motorrollers fährt, macht die Geschichte eigentlich nur interessanter und für den Zuschauer spektakulärer.
www.royalbunker.de /tagebuch   (1786 words)

  
 THE JOY OF WILLY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
I'm sure your grandsons would enjoy Willy's book, "How...
Glad I was able to learn about Willy, as I had never heard his story before.
For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Joy Butler's Working Animals topic, please visit the Discussions page.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/extraordinary_animals/82399/2   (492 words)

  
 National Geographic Channel - Watch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A tiny Havanese, Lily detects toxic mold in hard-to-find spaces and is a match for canine colleagues several times her size.
Wheely Willy, a Chihuahua with an injured spinal chord, zips around on wheels and inspires disabled children.
Megacities takes a revolutionary look at the places where most of us live.
www.ngcasia.com /watch?Currentdate=9/8/2005   (1966 words)

  
 How Willy Got His Wings: The Further Adventures of Wheely Willy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
You may also be able to place a request for this book via these links: Overstock.com
Continues the adventures of Willy the Chihuahua, the dog with his own wheelchair, as he gets lost in the airport on his way to Florida with his owner.
Book Description: Willy goes on to explore the adventures of flying.
isbn.nu /0944875882?asim   (333 words)

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