[nagdu] Getting a guide dog

[Hannah Chadwick]

RJ,
I got a guide dog because I was ready to take on the responsibility and yes
it is a huge one at that. I recently (three days ago) graduated from Pilot
Dogs with my guide and already I've had to take her to the vet. It can get
expensive and if you do not feel like you are ready, then I think you should
probably wait.
Best, Hannah

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of RJ Sandefur
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:39 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Getting a guide dog

I have a questions for everyone on the list. What was it that made you
decide to get a guide dog? My Family and mobility instructor both tell me
they do not see a need for me to have one. I live in Okeechobee Florida. We
do not have any public transpertation. I practually have to be driven to
church, the store etc. Others from people at church are telling me to stop
making excuses, and get a dog, but when I tell them I am a cane traveler,
they accuse me of not trying. I tell them it is a huge responcibility, and
they tell me that it is just me making excuses. Am I making excuses? I do
not have the finational means in order to care for a guide dog. I'm only
just making excuses. What do you as guide dog users think? I would have to
feed the dog, take it for check ups. It is an animal, and it is a
responcibility. RJ _______________________________________________
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