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Guide Dogs of the Desert - April 2009 Newsletter
Guide Dogs of the Desert and the
 All Veterans Class of April 5, 2009
 Invite you to a celebration of
Mobility and Independence!
 
Veterans Grad Students
Our Students and Trainers at the War Dog Memorial
 March Airforce Base
 
Join us in Saluting our Heroes! 

 April 5, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm.
 
Tours of the facility will begin at 12:30pm and a flag dedication will take place at 1:30 pm

Because of the magnitude of this event, reservations are requested.

Service animals and service animals in training welcome. Please, no personal dogs.

At the Guide Dog Campus
60-735 Dillon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282
Phone: 760-329-6257
National Guide Dog Month Promotion
 
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 Paula Abdul has teamed up with Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance�, Petco� and independent pet stores to raise money for Guide Dog Organizations across the country.

State Governors are now in the process of declaring May National Guide Dog Month.
Click here for more info.

Walker Meets Angel 
Walker
Saturday, March 14, 2009, Walker and his puppy raisers were invited to the NAF Air show in El Centro, CA.  The highlight of the day was the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron or as we know them better, The Blue Angels.  The Blue Angels show was created and designed to showcase the skills possessed by all Naval and Marine Corps Aviators. After the show, Walker had the opportunity to meet the Blue Angels' DOC, Lieutenant Johannah Valentine, USN Flight Surgeon.
 
Photo of Walker, puppy raiser Ruth and Lieutenant Valentine.
 
Trina's Training Tip of the Month
 
 
Summer Tips:
  • Walk your pet early morning or late evening
  • Dogs can suffer heat exhaustion and heat stroke just as people do.
  • A dogs normal temperature is around 101 degrees, this can quickly rise to 106 degrees which can be fatal. If your dog is panting excessively offer small amounts of drinking water, cool their head with a water hose. If your pet collapses from the heat they need to be taken to the closest veterinarian for immediate attention. In the meantime, pack ice packs around their head and neck or wet cool towels.
  • When the temperature is over 90 degrees your pet should not be forced to exercise. If left on their own, they will rest in the shade or house.  Make sure you are not creating a situation that stimulates them to want to run and play. Dogs can not resist the urge to play when other pets are and tend to over work themselves to the point of heat exhaustion. 
  • Offer plenty of drinking water throughout the day.
  • Dogs can wear booties to keep their pads from being burned. If the pavement is too hot for you to leave your hand on, it is too hot to expect your dog to stand or walk on.
  • Never leave your pet in the car even with the window's cracked. 
 
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P.O. Box 1692
Palm Springs, CA 92282
 
Guide Dog Depot
125 Tahquitz Canyon
Palm Springs, CA
 
Campus
60740 Dillon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282

 
Phone: 760.329.6257
Fax: 760.329.2866

www.gddca.org 
 
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Upcoming Events
  
April 5
 All Veterans Graduation  
Please join us for a  Celebration of Mobility and Independence at the Whitewater Campus
 
12:30 pm - Tours of the Facility
 2pm - Ceremony
 
 All service animals and service animals in training are welcome. Please no personal pets.
Visit our website for more info   
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April 10
 Blind Support Group
Come join us every 2nd Friday of the month for our support group for the blind. 12-3pm at the Depot
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April 11 - Second Saturday Speaker Workshop Series
Health Basics and Canine CPR
 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - at the Depot
Visit our website for more info    
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May 31st
Guide Dogs Car Show
Are you a dog lover? Of course you are! Here is a great website for all of us canine fans.
Our choice of language frames how we think about others. It is time to respect and value people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics.

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Guide Dogs of the Desert 
 would  like to thank our sponsors for their support.
  
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NaturalBalance
 
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