[NAGDU] OT: Peggy and Hawaii Paratransit

[Charlene Ota]

Great idea, Becky. I was thinking it, suggesting Dani just put Peg's harness
on and go, but sometimes things just sound to simple. The paratransit people
don't necessarily know that Peg is retired and if she's anything at all like
my boy, when the day comes that he has to be retired, he'd probably be
thrilled to have his harness back on for a little trip like that where he
wouldn't really have to do a lot of guide work. You might give that a
thought, Dani.

Charlene

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Dani, I did the same thing here and asked transit to take my retired guide
dog to the vet. They said fine as we have a long history of working with
them on committees and such. I was talking to someone and boy did I get an
ear full. I shall clean it up, lol. They said well did Baxter forget how to
guide. I said no of course not. They said then it is none of their business
why you are taking two guide dogs with you on the bus. 

Dani, I am not the brightest bulb, but that made more sense to me then I
first grasped. There are certainly people who work two service dogs to
mitigate different disabilities. Jake was young and frankly board to death
when we shopped. Baxter who loves to shop would guide me fine in any store
mall whatever, he just couldn't do the street work Jake was so incredible
doing.

So anyway, I put harnesses on both of them and off to the vet we went on
transit. 

Dani, I have several articles on aging dogs if you are interested.

b.butterfly at comcast.net

Warmly,
Becky and twelve year old Jake,  
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Subject: [NAGDU] OT: Peggy and Hawaii Paratransit

Hi, Everyone.
Because Peggy is retired, the Paratransit customer service says I have to
put her in a kennel to transport her. I don't want to have her go through
that.

I have a friend who I pay to help take us to the vet when she needs to go
for vaccinations, or if something comes up that I can't take care of myself.

Especially now, with the anxiety thing going on, I don't want to add
anything.

Thanks,
Dani

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