[NFBMD-GPGC] [Greater-Baltimore] Attention Guide Dog Users attending convention
Merry Schoch
merrycschoch at gmail.com
Tue Jun 30 21:09:21 UTC 2026
Thank you for putting this out and all the research that you have done on
this matter. I for One I’m glad how that I am not attending because I would
hate to have to take my dog to a vet 72 hours after the convention or
before I leave the convention. Oh my goodness gracious, but I do appreciate
you putting this information out so that way individuals will know about
this. This might be something that goes out to all of the state affiliate
president so they can put them out on their state list serves as well as
then have the Chapter presidents put it out to its members. Yeah and of
course David Andrews and the NFB subscribers that may be the best.
Actually, that sounds like the best! Anyway, thanks again for putting this
information out. It is very valuable and your research is appreciated. Have
a great time at convention!
On Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM Shirek, Sherry via Greater-Baltimore <
greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Guide Dog Users,
>
> As many of us prepare to travel to Austin for Convention, I want to share
> an important update for anyone returning to Maryland with a guide dog.
>
> Due to the New World screwworm detections in Texas, Maryland has
> implemented temporary import requirements for animals returning from Texas,
> including service dogs. At this time, guide dog users returning to Maryland
> with their dogs will need to obtain an Official Certificate of Veterinary
> Inspection (OCVI), sometimes called a health certificate or CVI, from a
> USDA-accredited veterinarian before returning to Maryland. The certificate
> must be issued within 72 hours of travel back into Maryland and must
> include the required screwworm statement from the veterinarian.
>
> The New World Screwworm has not been detected in Austin. According to a
> conversation I had with a rep from Guide Dogs for the Blind,
> the risk to guide dogs attending convention is considered low. Guide dogs
> are typically with us, indoors much of the time, and not generally in
> environments where exposure would be expected. New World screwworm
> infection requires more than simply being in Texas. Generally, a dog would
> need to have an open wound and exposure to screwworm flies that lay eggs in
> that wound.
>
> I offer practical precautions:
> * Check your dog daily for cuts, scrapes, or irritated skin.
> * Keep any wounds clean and follow veterinary recommendations.
> * If your dog has a wound, speak with a veterinarian before travel home so
> any needed documentation or treatment can be completed.
> * Consider identifying and scheduling with a USDA-accredited veterinarian
> in the Austin area before your return trip .
>
> Note: Below my signature, I pasted a list of USDA-accredited veterinarian
> in Austin that I searched on the USDA website.
>
> Safe travels, and I look forward to seeing many of you in Austin.
>
> Warmly,
>
> Sherry Shirek
> Guide Dog Committee Chair
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Nancy Adams
> Business Name: Texas Animal Health Commission
> Address: 2105 Kramer Lane
> Austin, TX 78758
> Phone: (979) 325-9439
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Juhi Bhandarkar
> Business Name: VCA Ben White
> Address: 2417 W Ben White Blvd
> Austin, TX 78704
> Phone: (512) 444-7518
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Ines Bougatef
> Business Name: Austin Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital
> Address: 9324 US Hwy 290
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/9324+US+Hwy+290?entry=gmail&source=g>
> West
> Austin, TX 78736
> Phone: (512) 288-1040
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Haley Brown
> Business Name: Texas Equine Medical Associates
> Address: 837 East 38th Street
> Austin, TX 78705
> Phone: (512) 537-0451
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Amiri Cadena
> Business Name: Town and Country Veterinary Hospital, PLLC
> Address: 6300 FM 1327
> Austin, TX 78747
> Phone: (512) 385-0486
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Kellee Campbell
> Business Name: Dessau Vet Clinic
> Address: 12315 Dessau Road
> Austin, TX 78754
> Phone: (512) 339-3177
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Laurie Dulaney
> Business Name: Bluebonnet Animal Hospital
> Address: 2400 East Oltorf Street
> Austin, TX 78741
> Phone: (512) 444-3111
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. John Faught
> Business Name: Firehouse Animal Health Center
> Address: 3801 N Capitol of TX Hwy
> Austin, TX 78749
> Phone: (512) 765-9009
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Alfredo Geigel-Ortiz
> Business Name: Companion Animal Hospital
> Address: 7132 W Hwy 71
> Austin, TX 78735
> Phone: (512) 288-2713
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Kayley Goldsmith
> Business Name: Town & Country Veterinary Hospital
> Address: 6300 FM 1327
> Austin, TX 78747
> Phone: (512) 385-0486
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Chad Harris
> Business Name: North Austin Animal Hospital
> Address: 5608 Burnet Road
> Austin, TX 78756
> Phone: (512) 459-7676
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Morgan Haverstock
> Business Name: Town 4 Country Veterinary Hospital
> Address: 6300 FM 1327
> Austin, TX 78747
> Phone: (512) 385-0486
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Rachel Hays
> Business Name: City of Austin
> Address: 7201 Levander Loop
> Austin, TX 78702
> Phone: (512) 979-0582
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Lana Honning
> Business Name: Firehouse Animal Health Center 183
> Address: 13616 North Highway 183, Ste C
> Austin, TX 78750
> Phone: (512) 813-1677
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Britta Huckabee
> Business Name: Love Pet Hospital
> Address: 8106 Brodie Lane, Suite 102
> Austin, TX 78745
> Phone: (512) 282-0221
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Mohan Iyengar
> Business Name: Beevet Animal Hospital
> Address: 11817 Bee Caves Road
> Austin, TX 78738
> Phone: (512) 263-9292
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Leanne Jakubowsky
> Business Name: All Creatures Mobile Clinic
> Address: 10106 Hillside North
> Austin, TX 78736
> Phone: (512) 789-4681
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Brian Lalande
> Business Name: Brain Lalande, DVM
> Address: 2210 Onion Creek Pkwy Unit #1102
> Austin, TX 78747
> Phone: (225) 715-0993
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Michael Lawton
> Business Name: Innovetive Petcare
> Address: 10800 Pecan Park Blvd
> Austin, TX 78750
> Phone: (512) 969-6933
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Carol-Lynne Meissner
> Business Name: Mobile Veterinary Services
> Address: 8127 Mesa Drive
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/8127+Mesa+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g>,
> B-206
> Austin, TX 78759
> Phone: (512) 476-4938
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Frank Metzler
> Business Name: 2222 Veterinary Clinic
> Address: 10601 FM 2222 Suite J
> Austin, TX 78730
> Phone: (512) 276-2633
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Catherine Minehan
> Business Name: Texas Equine Medical Associates
> Address: 837 E 38th Street
> Austin, TX 78705
> Phone: (512) 537-0451
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Heidi Moore
> Business Name: Lakeway Veterinary Clinic
> Address: 1003 Ranch Road 620 South
> Austin, TX 78734
> Phone: (512) 263-2134
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Sierra Mountain
> Business Name: VCA Terrell Animal Hospital
> Address: 2 Lakeway Centre Court
> Austin, TX 78734
> Phone: (512) 263-5517
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Inmaculada Puigdomenech
> Escriva
> Business Name: Veterinary Emergency Group
> Address: 10710 Research Blvd, Suite 120
> Austin, TX 78759
> Phone: (737) 256-6607
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Jenna Roth
> Business Name: BEEVET Animal Hospital
> Address: 11817 Bee Caves Road
> Austin, TX 78738
> Phone: (512) 263-9292
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Mark Rowley
> Business Name: Trigger Mountain Veterinary Clinic
> Address: 14745 Merrilltown Road
> Austin, TX 78728
> Phone: (830) 620-8741
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Katherine Ryan
> Business Name: Hill Country Animal Hospital
> Address: 7023 Bee Cave Road
> Austin, TX 78746
> Phone: (512) 329-5177
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Leah Sikand
> Business Name: Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital
> Address: 4534 West Gate Blvd #100
> Austin, TX 78745
> Phone: (512) 892-4463
>
> Accredited Veterinarian Name: Dr. Anne Walker
> Business Name: Manachaca Road Animal Clinic
> Address: 5720 Manchaca Road
> Austin, TX 78745
> Phone: (512) 442-6744
>
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