[nagdu] Getting a guide dog

[Jessica]

Hi
Knowing your area as good as I do I will say it is not a dog area. There are 
no sidewalks and no transpo. I will say a dog is a huge responsibility but 
for me it is worth it every time he gets me around things, licks my hand, or 
even puts his paws on me to say lets play. When I got a dog I will be honest 
in saying I had no clue what I was in for. The first 6 months were 
definitely stressful on both of us but we worked hard through and am so 
blessed to have him. Think hard about the choice and no that is not an 
excuse you are making. Though some schools pay for some vet care most 
require you to put it out first before getting refunded later. It is all up 
to you and only you know inside what is best for you. Good luck.
Jess
Jess

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From: "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 4:38 PM
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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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