[nagdu] Lots of Questions

[Juanita Herrera]

Hi Lizzie,
My name is Juanita and I have a black lab named Anise as a guide. My
family and I are also raising a puppy to become a guide dog for Guide
Dogs For The Blind. He is a lab and golden mix, and his name is
Benson. I am a college student in Southern California. I believe you
attended national convention, and you attended a few of the same
meetings as me. I didn't particularly receive my dog in high school,
but I have had friends who have received their dogs in high school and
have had a possitive experience. I know Guide Dogs For The Blind does
issue guide dogs to high school snudents who are 16 and older. They
also don't turn you down if you live in the suburbs because I live in
the suburbs myself. If you ever face any concerns, Guide Dogs For The
Blind has field representatives throughout the country, and they send
them out to you to address or assess your issue. If you'd like more
information or would simply like to talk off list, please email me at:
juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com
Juanita and Anise and Baby Benson

On 8/25/12, lizzy <lizzym0827 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> My name is Lizzy and I am a high school junior living in the
> suburbs of Pennsylvania.  This fall I will be applying to a few
> guide dog schools in the hopes of attending one in the summer of
> 2013.  I am posting here to ask for your opinion and advice.  I
> have done a good amount of research on the schools but now I need
> more subjective information so that I can be sure to make the
> right decision next summer.  I know that most schools are less
> likely to give a high school student a guide dog, but from
> talking to different staff, a few guide dog handlers and my O & M
> instructor I think I would be a good candidate.  Here are my
> questions:
> Have any of you had dog guides in high school? If so, what were
> some of the benefits/struggles?
> Which schools are more likely to give guides to high school
> students?
> Will the fact that I live in the suburbs effect me in any way?
> (Ex: Getting in to a school, needing to go to the city more often
> etc)
> How easy/hard is it to take care of a dog and take a challenging
> course load (I'm in three AP's this year and hopefully will be
> taking more during my senior year)?
> Can you give me any general advice that you think will be helpful
> in terms of saving up money, preparing my family etc.
> Thanks,
> Lizzy
> P.S.  I've already spoken to administration at my school and I
> will be giving a presentation on the first day (next year) for
> all of the students.  Yes, I know, I like to be prepared.  :)
>
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