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Wed Mar 30 00:21:24 UTC 2011

2011 ACVO/Merial Service Dog Eye Exam EventI am forwarding this to all of you if you are interested in participating.  Jake has had 2 eye exams so far.  Unfortunately there are 2 locations in NJ.  One is in Little Falls.  I'm not sure where the other location is.  I am not sure if there has been new locations added.  But it is worth checking out.
Lynn
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Subject: 2011 ACVO/Merial Service Dog Eye Exam Event


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                  You're invited...4th year of complimentary eye exams for Service Animals!
                  Over 180 of our board certified veterinary ophthalmologists have again agreed to offer complimentary screening eye exams to Service Animals. Registration will occur April 1st - 29th. The event runs through the month of May.

                    
                  Animal registration begins April 1st, closes April 29th.
                  Examinations run May 1-31st (depending on location)
                   

                  REGISTER AFTER APRIL 1ST - QUICK LINKS ... 

                    a.. Registration for the event will begin April 1st. Check to see if an ophthalmologist is participating in your city or surrounding city. Clinic names and contact information will be provided upon registration April 1st. 
                    b.. Qualifications for participation in the event remain the same as in past years. View qualifications. 
                    c.. What to expect; registration and examination process. 
                  NEW THIS YEAR!

                  Help us spread the word, 'LIKE' US ON FACEBOOK! Many updates are posted regarding the event here.

                  Video PSAs are available to promote the event. Feel free to review them or send them on to others who could benefit from the program: 15 seconds, 30 seconds and 1.5 minute. 

                  LENGTH OF PROGRAM FOR 2011
                  The event will occur during the month of May. Be advised that participating clinics may designate select days and times for appointments at their location. Pre-registration to the event through the website does not guarantee an appointment for your Service Animal. After you receive your registration number, you must contact the ophthalmologist's office directly to schedule the visit. Appointments are made available on a 1st come, 1st served basis.

                  CAN MY SERVICE ANIMAL PARTICIPATE AGAIN?
                  Yes. If your Service Animal meets the qualifications it is able to participate annually. Repeat participation may help ACVO gather research data for your animals work-type...thereby assisting with future recommendations to the Service Animal community.

                  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
                  All Service Animal handlers must pre-register with the ACVO; an individual registration number and confirmation will be supplied to each client. You will then be supplied with the clinic's exact address and contact information to call and make your appointment. Prior to registration you may want to see if there is a veterinarian in your area offering services. We hold the participating doctor information until you register so that clinics will not receive questions regarding registration.  Pre-registration is the ONLY way ACVO can track the total number of animals being served. Your information will only be used for future notification regarding the program. We do not sell your information nor provide it to ANYONE! 

                  LAST YEAR'S RESULTS - 2010
                  In the program's 3rd year, our 180 Diplomates saw over 3,200 Service animals in 2010! Let's spread the word and get that closer to 4,000 in 2011.

                  The program received noticeably more recognition (over 87,000,000 media hits) in 2010, including segments on Good Morning America and Martha Stewart Radio Network. So we're getting the word out about the importance of ocular health in Service Animals and pets!  

                  LOCAL PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATES  
                  Here is a copy of the official press release if you would like to forward it to your Service Animal organization.

                  LOCAL SERVICE DOG GROUPS NEED TO BE INVITED
                  We scour the Internet to invite groups at a national level but we need your help to invite your LOCAL police, fire, military and private non-profit groups to invite their Service Animals to participate. Your help may make more of an impact than you know!
                   
                  WE WILL SEND OUT NO MORE THAN ONE REMINDER EACH WEEK OF APRIL. IF YOU 'LIKE US ON FACEBOOK' YOU WILL SEE UPDATES REGARDING THE EVENT! 


                  Thanks to our sponsors:
                  Platinum
                  MERIAL
                   

                  Silver
                  Ocu-GLO Rx, Canine Vision Supplement

                  Bronze
                  I-Med Pharma
                  MWI Veterinary Supply
                  Welch Allyn


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                  With your help we reached MORE than the 87 MILLION people and examined 3,200 Service Animals in 2010! 


                  90 Second Public Service Video Link


                  Good Morning America Interview, 2011


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