[nagdu] Getting a Guide Dog Soon!

[Daryl Lang]

Greg, I think you are right. It depends on the insurance company, but if you do decide to go that route, Helga, make sure you read the fine print! There have been horror stories up here in Canada about people taking out pet insurance on their animals, and that's not honoring it, and the insurance company refusing to pay. As for expenses for a guide dog, if you can include the expenses in a monthly budget, it might make things look a little bit less daunting. I do like a Raven's suggestion about putting aside a little bit of money every month, just because that's a smart thing to do, especially at the beginning. Jenny came with a lot of things, but not all guide dog schools provide alot. I have subsequently purchased many different items, like a raincoat, a bed for work, toys, and several other things. Each dog will want, or require, certain things. This will depend on the dog, and the kind of climate you live in. :-)

On February 25, 2015 8:30:29 PM MST, Greg Aikens via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>Actually, health insurance for dogs does exist. When I got my most
>recent guide from the Seeing Eye in 2011, they had someone come talk to
>us about purchasing insurance for our dogs. I never researched it much
>though to figure out if it was worth the price.
>
>
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2015, at 10:21 PM, Debby Phillips via nagdu
><nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Helga, no, there is no such thing as dog insurance or subsidies. 
>If you are on SSI and go to work, there are expenses that you can apply
>that will allow you to keep more of your SSI and be working.  But I do
>not know of any programs such as you are asking about.  I believe that
>Guide Dogs for the Blind pays all vet expenses, but as I am not part of
>their program, I cannot say for sure.  Some vets will give a discount
>for service and guide dogs, but you would need to check with the
>individual vets in your area.  I do understand not working and needing
>to provide for my dog as well as myself and not having much income.  I
>was very blessed in that my dad (who has passed away since) would
>sometimes give me an extra $20.  Sometimes that went for dog food or
>vet bills.  Others may have some ideas, though.    Peace,    Debby and
>Neena
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