[Blindtlk] Please Help a Friend and Fellow Grad/Handler If you Can!

[Danielle Ledet]

Now Peter I agree with you there. Unfortunately, I can not be on the
call this time around. I sure wish someone else would bring up those
issues. How do yall know when the Conference calls are coming up? I am
on the mailing list for them, but do not get any such notifications,
other than from other grads. Liz, she did ask them for financial
assistance but she said nothing was forthcoming, not sure about a vet
consult which I did ask if she had asked for. Another question.

Is it just me? I have noticed over the last 7 or so years that GDB
seems to be moving up in terms of graduate recruits and membership.
Could it be that this is because they offer not only a free dog, but a
yearly vet stipend? I notice they have a greater population of African
American grads as well and, culturally, this is why. Personally, I am
aged and angered by this for my own reasons which I know to be true,
and which I will not discussed here! Sure there are other schools
offering free dogs, but not many offer ongoing monetary support I
believe this is a large draw, but I also feel there is some
behind-the-scenes recruiting going on. Keep in mind, I never said I
wouldn't ever go to GDB, but I don't like under the tablebusiness.
Given tight finances, this is quite attractive. However, the pioneer
is being overthrown. James, I was not able to financially support her
either so do not feel bad.

On 1/23/17, Elizabeth Campbell via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Mary and others on this list.
>
> As Seeing Eye graduates, we are granted ownership of our dogs upon
> completion of our training. I believe it is my responsibility to plan for
> my
> dog's medical expenses as well as for retirement.
> I am very fortunate that I can keep my retired guide since I am a homeowner
> and have good neighbors to help walk him and so forth.
>
> I know there are circumstances where it isn't possible to keep our retired
> guides, but I also believe it is our responsibility to do our own research
> and vetting in terms of finding friends or others who are willing to give
> our dogs wonderful homes when they can no longer work.
> Rescue groups are fine organizations, but their primary responsibilities
> involve finding homes for dogs that have been abused or that were found
> roaming the streets, so to speak.
> I don't think we should be asking the school for this type of assistance.
>
> Best regards
>
> Liz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary
> Donahue via blindtlk
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 8:01 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List' <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mary Donahue <braille at satx.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Please Help a Friend and Fellow Grad/Handler If you
> Can!
>
> Good evening everyone,
>
> 	I sent a scathing message to SE last week concerning support for
> graduates retiring their dogs and for finding area resources to help with
> this and veterinary issues such as those your friend is facing. They need
> to
> partner with area breed clubs and rescue groups to assist graduates with
> such issues. Fortunately one of my wife's co-workers is helping us take
> care
> of some issues concerning Johnny. Se is holding a graduate phone conference
> later this week. We need to let them know that such support is needed and
> they need to do something about it so graduates in need can insure that
> their dogs receive the best veterinary care possible and can find suitable
> retirement homes for dogs no longer able to work.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
> Ledet via blindtlk
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 11:40 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org; acb-l at acblists.org; blindtlk at nfbnet.org;
> GduiChatList at guidedogusersinc.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Please Help a Friend and Fellow Grad/Handler If you
> Can!
>
> Hello Listers,
>
> I have a friend and fellow TSE grad who is experiencing a health crisis
> with
> her dog. Her dog has a medical condition causing her to have difficulty
> walking and urinating issues. She also asks about doggie diapers, what to
> buy? See the link below to her GoFundMe page and do help if you can.
> On behalf of Irena and Darla, thank you!
>
> https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-seeing-eye-dog-darla
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How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com