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Guide Dogs of the Desert - November 2009 Newsletter
  
Barry Manilow to give Benefit Concert to include Guide Dogs of the Desert!

barry Barry Manilow wanted to go all out for this holiday season. The unique holiday program, "A Gift of Love," will feature a large orchestra with horn and string sections combined with some of Manilow's biggest hits. The shows will raise funds for 25 local charities and won't be performed anywhere else.
 
We are thankful that he has included us to be one of the benefactors.
 
Tickets range from $85 to $250.
The performances are slated for December 4-5 and December 7-9, and will feature songs from Manilow's most recent Christmas CD, "In the Swing of Christmas," and two previous Christmas albums, "Because It's Christmas" and "A Christmas Gift of Love."

Premium tickets are also available, giving fans special time with Manilow, at www.starz.bz/ agiftoflove for $750. The tickets include a post-reception and photo opportunity with Manilow.

Buyers may designate $500 of the ticket's cost to Guide Dogs of the Desert. Premium tickets for $1,000 include a pre-concert champagne reception with Manilow and an autographed program. Buyers of that may designate $750 to Guide Dogs of the Desert.
To order tickets and help support Guide Dogs of the Desert - Visit this website .

Read more about the concert here.
November Graduation
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Guide Dogs of the Desert and our Graduating class of October 2009 invite you to a celebration of Mobility and Independence.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tours of the Campus: 1:00 pm
Ceremony: 2pm

Place: Guide Dogs of the Desert Campus
60-740 Dillon Road, Whitewater, CA 92282

Service animals & service animals in training welcome. Please no personal dogs. 
Trina's Tip of the Month

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November is an especially great month to get together with family and friends. Who does not love a great feast? The Thanksgiving holiday is my favorite holiday and a great time to remember all we have to be thankful for. 

A lot of pet owners enjoy sharing in the festivities with their pets but keep in mind that what is good for us can be harmful or deadly to our four-legged friends.  If you are one that likes to give a little extra to your pet on Thanksgiving  then please do so out of their own food bowl instead of from the dining room table. Some great tidbits are listed below

- fresh apple slices
- fresh carrots
- a little chicken broth over their food.
- a few pieces of cooked turkey meat without all the seasonings.

Please do check with your veterinarian prior to adding anything to your pets diet especially if they are currently undergoing medical treatment for another medical concern.  

Please avoid offering your pets cooked bones. Theses small bones become fragile once cooked and can splinter easily. This can cause intestinal damage of blockage. Avoid offering your pet seasoned food. Their digestive system can be sensitive and this can cause gastric upset and loose stool or vomiting.  

 Pay extra attention to where your pet is during the making and cleaning process. Pets are very quick to take off with something they should not have. Dogs have been known to pull an entire turkey off the counter. They are equally as clever if you throw the bones in the trash after the day is done. The clean up should be taken directly to an outside trash can and not left in the house where pets have easy access.

If you are hosting the gathering please make sure your pet has a safe place to go. Some of our pets are sensitive to change and larger gatherings of friends and children running about.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
 
Hiking Safely with your Dog 
 
Dog Hiking
A hiking trail isn't your average walk around the block. These simple tips will help keep you and your pet safe on outdoor your adventures. Read more here.
Ruby Come dine at Ruby's and a percentage of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales (when accompanied with this flyer) 20% will be donated to Guide Dogs of the Desert. Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009.
7 am-9 pm. Click here for flyer.
Guide Dogs of the Desert 
 would  like to thank our sponsors for their support.
  
petco
 
NaturalBalance
 
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3rd ANNUAL HEROES BRUNCH!

Heroes Brunch
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Heroes Brunch, in honor of the work of Guide Dogs of the Desert. Come and meet our canine heroes. Enjoy a fun Saturday festival with practical demonstration of the skill of these amazing dogs.

Honoring Natural Balance, PETCO and the PETCO Foundation.

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA

For tickets and more information please call Kathie Flamm (760) 329-6257
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Guide Dogs of the Desert is honored
to announce we have once again received the 4 Star Charity Award -
two years in a row! 2008-2009
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Pet Airways 
Pet Airways Pet Airways is pleased to announce that Ft. Lauderdale is now one of the cities we fly to. Starting on December 4, 2009 Pet Airways will be flying from New York to Ft. Lauderdale, and they'd love to have you on board. Petairways.com
Upcoming Events
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November 15
November Graduation 
Please join us for a Celebration of Mobility and Independence at the Whitewater Campus
 
2pm - Ceremony
Tours of the campus
start at 1:00 pm

All service animals and service animals in training are welcome. Please no personal pets.
Visit our website for more info 
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Dec. 4-5 and Dec 7-9
Barry Manilow Concert
Click here for Tickets
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December 12
3rd Annual Heroes Brunch
Agua Caliente Casino  Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage
The 2010 Calendars
are here! They make great christmas presents, stocking stuffers and house-warming gifts.
Reserve your copy today!
 
2010 Calendar 
Guide Dog Depot
 
depot We are open and have fun new merchandise for your friends and canine companions. Visit us soon and get started on your holiday shopping early!
Open Wednesday - Sunday 
 10am to 5pm

Guide Dog Depot
Education and Retail Facility
125 Tahquitz Canyon Way, #102
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-5920

Come in and say hello to Curt Bergeron, Depot Manager or Irene Dunne & Donna King, Depot Staff; and you just never know - there may be a dog to play with while you are there!
 
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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