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David Andrews dandrews at visi.com
Tue Feb 22 10:19:39 UTC 2011


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Dave

At 02:55 AM 2/22/2011, you wrote:





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> I would like to  get a daily digest or unsubscribe   can anyone 
> help me figure it out  even though I forgot e mail and password thanks
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Lisa Irving <lirving1234 at cox.net>
>To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
><nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 12:32 am
>Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cost of owning a guide dog
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>Look into some of these things. Visit the various guide dog school web sites
>and see if they post some of this information.
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>See if the school offers financial assistance for medical costs or dog food.
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>Does  your state have a guide dog allowance program? If so, what are the
>qualifying guidelines?
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>In the San Diego area we have a fantastic pet food company that delivers pet
>food. Guide dog users get a small discount. The food is made every ninety
>days; not 18 months as is the case for some store brand dog foods.
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>I set aside six dollars a month to go toward bathing and grooming; something
>that is done about every three months. There again, this will vary depending
>on where you live and any skin condition your dog may developed.
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>If you want to save money on grooming, look for establishments that allow
>you to come in and bathe your own dog. Before my wrists got thrashed I loved
>to take my previous dog to  a self grooming shop. They provided the supplies
>and cleaned up the mess.
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>I imagine most guide dog schools will counsel you on safe and appropriate
>toys for your dog. I have a friend who goes to the thrift store and buys a
>bunch of stuffed animals and her dog shreds them then she gets more.
>Durable toys last longer. I know that means dishing out more money
>initially.
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>I hope this helps. Good luck. P. S. my son's name is Philip. Every Philip
>I've ever met has been a great person. : "Philip S" <philso1003 at gmail.com>
>To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 2:06 PM
>Subject: [nagdu] Cost of owning a guide dog
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> > Hi group,
> >
> > I am thinking getting a guide dog and would appreciate it if you could
> > help me decide if it is affordable.
> >
> > How much does it typically cost to care for and maintain a guide dog
> > per month?
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> > About how much can I expect the cost to increase as a dog gets bigger
> > (eat more?) and older (more vet visits?)
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> > In particular, how much do you spend each month (or each year on the
> > following)?
> > Food
> > Treats
> > Snacks
> > regular Vet visit
> > Major medical expense
> > supplies
> > Kennel
> > license
> > Toy
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> > Do you visit any dog/pet website?  Do you get your dog food/supplies
> > online or at a store?
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> > Thanks very much for your help!
> >
> > Best,
> > Phil






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