[nagdu] Getting a guide dog

[RJ Sandefur]

Why do the schools tell people guide dogs arn't robots? This I would think 
is a no brainer. How do you expline to a vet, about your dog? RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting a guide dog


> In my case, I just like dogs!  I find the responsibility no big deal. 
> Well, sometimes the money is squeezed a bit!  I find that I can move much 
> faster with a dog.  I already move pretty good with a cane but I can run 
> with Holly!  But, if you don't want the responsibility that could be a big 
> deal!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 4:38 PM
> 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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