[nagdu] retired guide dogs

Wed Sep 2 17:14:28 UTC 2015

Our landlord told us that once Jolanda retires, she is very welcome to stay with us.
He didn't even consider not seeing her as service animal.
He's ace.
All my retired service dogs have staid with us throughout the years.
We wouldn't hesitate to move even, if we'd have to give up the dog, because of housing.
I've had 5 work on dogs within the last 25 years, one had to retire early due to cushings, but none left us.
It's our personal preference and luckily we're in a position to keep them.
All my dogs have done the most amazing things, they worked for me without hesitation and as a return, I'd move heaven and earth to give them the best retirement they can think of <3
I hope one day everyone will have to opportunity to keep their retired partners, if they can keep them..
Best to you all, sonja and chief  

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> On Sep 2, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Daryl Marie via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If Gary is still living in BC at that time, the new Service Animal Rights legislation that is being put forward (or passed?) will treat retired service dogs as though they were working guides for the purposes of housing.  So even if Bogart retires, he will be protected under fair housing legislation, and a landlord cannot make Gary give him up...
> As many problems as that proposed legislation has, I am thrilled about that part of it.
> 
> Daryl
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cindy Ray via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:46:53 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] retired guide dogs
> 
> Gary, one thing you will have to take into consideration is whether the
> apartment will allow you to have the large dog now that it is a pet. Once it
> is no longer working, the dog is a pet and, I believe, subject to the rules
> regarding pets.
> As for taking dogs for a walk, if you mean to relieve, then I take each of
> mine out individually. Then it is easier to tell when it does what it does.
> LOL. I have taken two out before, but they pull you in opposite directions.
> One of them didn't want to relieve when I had both. If I take them for
> longer walks, I still take them individually and use a cane for the ones who
> aren't guides.
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of GARY STEEVES via
> nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:40 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: GARY STEEVES <rainshadowmusic at shaw.ca>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] retired guide dogs
> 
> Hello:
> 
> This is a topic that really interests me. Bogart just turned 7 so all things
> being equal he may work for another 3 or 4 years. I plan on keeping Bogart
> for sure. My situation is I live in an apartment which is likely to be the
> same when Bogart retires but if the Vancouver housing market crashes then a
> townhouse will be in our future. My partner is between jobs and telling me
> she is retired. (we'll see how long that lasts :)
> 
> If I'm hearing correctly it sounds like most of you who are keeping your old
> dogs live in houses which I imagine makes it easier with regards to
> relieving ans such. Is there anyone who has had a retired dog in an
> apartment and had a dog walker take them out during the day? When you took
> your new guide for a walk on leash in the morning or night did you take them
> both at the same time? If so, ow do you know who needs pick ups done?
> 
> Bogart is my first dog and I imagine the hardest thing to do is to create
> that strong bond with the new dog and remember it is a new dog and not as
> seasoned as Bogart?
> 
> Thanks
> Gary
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Elizabeth Campbell via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Elizabeth Campbell <batescampbell at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:51:30 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: [nagdu] retired guide dogs
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> I would like to start another discussion topic regarding having a retired
> guide at home.
> 
> 
> 
> Many of you know that Gabe had a stroke almost a month ago, and I'm happy to
> tell you that he got a fantastic report from my veterinarian yesterday. He
> regained most of his strength in his legs, and he isn't having any trouble
> walking. He still doesn't have vision in his right eye, but that is not
> stopping him at all.
> 
> 
> 
> I do have someone checking on him during the day, and I also am exploring
> options for Gabe to be a therapy dog. So, things are going well.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm also moving ahead with plans to attend the Seeing Eye in January, and
> this is where I have some questions.
> 
> 
> 
> I would like some tips from those who kept your retired guides on
> introducing Gabe and the new dog and on how you dealt with leaving the house
> with the new dog. Did you put your retired dog in another room or in a
> crate?
> 
> I would really like to keep Gabe as a pet, and I'm hoping things will work
> out once I bring my new dog home.
> 
> 
> 
> Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> Liz Campbell
> 
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