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An assistance dog for Franzi
Help Franzi realize her dream of having an assistance dog
Franzi lives with a rare, neurodegenerative disease. She is in an electric wheelchair and is dependent on help in everyday life.
Her greatest wish: a faithful companion on four paws, a dog that loves and supports her and helps her to feel safe and free again.
Franziska tells us
“Hello, my name is Franziska – Franzi for short.
I am in an electric wheelchair due to a rare neurodegenerative disease. My greatest wish has always been to have a loyal companion on four paws by my side – a dog that not only loves me, but also helps me in everyday life.
An assistance dog can help me to be more independent and safe. For example, it would operate light switches, traffic lights or elevator buttons, pick up dropped objects, help me get dressed and undressed and press the emergency button in emergencies.
But the most important thing: he would also be my door opener to the world.
On days when I have to wear my breathing mask, I often feel the irritated looks from other people. An assistance dog would give me courage and confidence – so that I can move freely, safely and happily in public again.
Unfortunately, training a dog like this costs around 30,000 euros, not including the aftercare – a sum I can’t afford on my own.
That’s why I’m asking for your support. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps me on my way to a better quality of life and more independence.”
A trained assistance dog can give Franzi independence and a zest for life. It can:
Operating light switches, elevators or traffic light buttons
Pick up fallen objects
Support with dressing and undressing
Get help in emergencies
and above all: to give courage and confidence
Goal and financing
Training an assistance dog costs around 30,000 euros – not including aftercare. As health insurance does not cover the costs, Franzi needs your support.
With your donation, you are giving her a gift:
- More independence in everyday life
- More security in difficult moments
- More participation and quality of life
Give hope
Whether €5, €50 or more - every amount brings Franzi a little closer to her goal. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Franzi and your team from Assistenzhunde Helfende Pfoten
