[nagdu] Getting a Guide Dog Soon!

Thu Feb 26 20:34:24 UTC 2015

One Website that regularly offers discounts on dog and cat stuff is,

www.wag.com

HTH someone,
Danielle

On 2/26/15, Danielle Antoine <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Helga,
> I do know that GDB Guide Dogs for the Blind gives a vet stipend
> annually and last I checked it was $250. I would like to know of any
> other schools who give this as well or something similar. I know most
> will cover extraordinary costs within the first year though. While I
> am unfamiliar with pet stores giving discounts on food and other care
> items, I have heard of online sites giving discounts or coupons to ALL
> patrons and their may be some that require membership which I will
> have to check. Also, I used to belong to an organization called IAADP
> International Association of Assistance Dog Partnerships where you
> qualifed for specific discounts on meds and such. Not sure if they are
> still in existance though as one of the founders has passed away. Yes,
> check around with different veterinarians to see if they offer some
> typs of discount, what this applies to, and which dogs qualify. Some
> will offer a percentage off of all services while others will only
> discount vaccinations. It is their choice and they aren't required to
> off any discount. AAlso, be sure t weigh vet discounts against all the
> other discounts and perks you can receive elsewhare because sometimes
> Great service is worth sacrificing for. I do know that Petsmart has a
> Pet Perks program and I think their vet works on a flat rate
> membership basis.
>
> To your question of health insurance for dogs, there is that but it's
> my understanding that it covers major medical expenses and works just
> like traditional health insurance for humans where there are
> deductibles and such. I had written some names and numbers down but
> that is not accessible to me at this time.
> HTH and hope I didn't overwhelm you,
> Danielle
> PS. All of this info is on the aoub tPetsmart can be found on their
> website. You get a card and a key card and everything!
>
> On 2/26/15, Cindy Ray via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I have never had a dog work until it was eleven I don't think. I don't
>> like
>> a policy like that, but in my case maybe it would be better so I don't
>> push
>> the dog beyond where it is willing to go. I still wouldn't care much for
>> that policy. It will be interesting to see how it will be enforced.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marion
>> Gwizdala
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 1:31 PM
>> To: 'Helga Schreiber'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of
>> Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting a Guide Dog Soon!
>>
>> Helga,
>>
>> 	It is very important that someone wishing to get a guide dog have
>> the financial ability to care for it. There are health insurance programs
>> to
>> help cover the cost of veterinary care; however, the food and grooming
>> supplies for a guide dog could run about $600 per year. Be sure you are
>> ready for this!
>>
>> 	Also, please be advised that Southeastern now has a policy that one
>> retires their dog at or before age 11. Though this seems inconsistent
>> with
>> what they call an ownership policy and I don't know how they will ever
>> enforce such a policy other than requiring you to return the harness, it
>> is
>> important that all consumers understand the policies of the programs they
>> attend. I have had two guide dogs that worked well past their 11th year,
>> both of them from Southeastern. Go figure!
>>
>> Marion Gwizdala
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Helga
>> Schreiber
>> via nagdu
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3:55 PM
>> To: National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: [nagdu] Getting a Guide Dog Soon!
>>
>> Hi everyone! How are you all? I'm getting a guide dog soon! I did not
>> apply
>> yet, but i'm going to apply this weekend to the school or next week! But
>> first I wanted to ask you all some questions. I'm concerned about some
>> things. I know that wen you have a guide dog you have to be very
>> responsible
>> and be able to take good care of him or her, and you guys really inspire
>> me
>> a lot! My OM instructor told me that I'm ready in order to get a guide
>> dog,
>> but my concerns and also my family are vet expenses and be able to
>> provide
>> for the dog! I currently lieve on an appartment, and I go to school and I
>> don't work yet, but i do have SSI. However, my family and i have money to
>> sustain ourselves, but I'm not so sure that I'm going to be able to
>> sustain
>> the dog so well. You know vet expenses and food, toys, and many other
>> things! Do you know if there is a dog insurance or some kind of program
>> that
>> can help me with all these matters untill I get good finantial income?
>> I'm
>> just owndering since I  really want to ahve a dog, and I'm ready for it!
>> And
>> I'm going to apply to Southeastern Guide Dog school! I will really
>> appreciate it a lot if you can help me with these matters! Hope to hear
>> form
>> you soon. Thanks os much and God bless!
>>
>> Helga Schreiber
>>
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>> Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of
>> Blind
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