On Paws Thoughts today, host Jean Proulx welcomes Mark C. Robinson who is the founder and president of HandicappedPets.com and the inventor of the Walkin’ Wheels adjustable dog wheelchair.  Mark created the website to support caretakers of elderly, disabled, and special needs pets; providing them with the products, services, and support they need.

He invented the Walkin’ Wheels in response to comments from the community of caretakers that utilize the website. Mark is also the founder of the Handicapped Pets Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing dog wheelchairs to families with financial hardships.

Previously, he was VP Sales and Marketing for Nextek Power Systems and Director of Operations for Advanced Energy, both renewable energy companies. Prior to that, he was president of Computer & Network Services, a technology consulting firm. He has also been involved in businesses related to magazine publishing, printing, computer accessories,  software development, mailing list
management, and alarm systems. He is widely known for developing “Computer Empowerment Seminars,” a method of computer training that succeeded by changing the way people feel about technology. He has written several books including “Dancing with Computers; do you still scream when you see a mouse?”.

Mark is also president of The Energy Grid; a company that designs and host websites, and provides search engine support services for companies in the renewable energy industry.

Mark has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern NH, is a licensed master electrician, LEED accredited (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a Microsoft Certified Professional, and a Reiki practitioner. He lives in Amherst NH.

An interesting guest and an interesting topic… listen locally at 106.1 fm or streaming live online at www.wscafm.org and click on “Listen Now” at the top of the page.