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Guide Dogs of the Desert - January 2009 Newsletter
 
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Great gift idea for Valentine's Day or a Special Occasion!!!
 At Guide Dogs of the Desert, you can "adopt" a puppy and help a dog become a hero helping a blind person achieve the "miracle" of independence".  This adoption program helps support the work of Guide Dogs of the Desert as we breed, raise and train these magnificent animals for a life of service.
 
With your $75 donation, your gift recipient will receive a personalized adoption certificate with a photo of your "adopted" puppy, a Guide Dogs computer screensaver, quarterly updates on the puppy as he or she progresses through the program and a cute, plush puppy to commemorate the gift.

Call Kathie Flamm at 760 329-6257 to order your special gift or for more information on how to help Guide Dogs of the Desert. You can also
click here for other sponsor forms on our website.
 
Guide Dogs of the Desert Earns      4-Star Charity Rating!
4-star We are proud to announce Guide Dogs of the Desert has earned the  4-Star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Guide Dogs of the Desert executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.  This "exceptional" designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Guide Dogs of the Desert fro its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust. Thank you to all who have contributed to Guide Dogs in receiving this prestigious honor!
Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving
calendar 2009Our 2009 calendar keeps on giving all year long.
Every month you can enjoy the photo of one of our puppies in training that we hope will grow up to be a HERO and drastically improve the life of a blind person through the use of a guide dog.

YOU can help ensure that we can continue our vital work. Call now to place your order 760-329-6257. Cost is $10.00 plus shipping and handling.
Don't End Up in the Dog House!
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Visit our store in Palm Springs
for all your Valentine Gift Needs.
 
 Guide Dog Depot
125 Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs, CA

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Graduating Class of
October 2008 
 
Congratulations to Qin Lian, Susan Zimmer and Oleta Whaley our October Graduating students.

Qin Lian resides in Seattle, Washington and Beijing, China. Candie, her guide, is a female yellow Labrador Retriever.
 
Oleta Whaley resides in Montezuma Creek, Utah. Jake, her guide, is a male Golden Retriever.
 
Susan Zimmer resides in Broomfield, Colorado. Her guide, Finnegan, is a male black Labrador Retriever.
 
All have learned to rely on their dog to guide them safely and securely around obstacles that might stand i their way. We wish you the best that life can offer! Congratulations!

Parade of Puppies

pop banner     Join our Parade of Puppies by giving one of our pups a name that is special to you or someone you love. Make an individual donation or create a group of people to join together in a puppy naming campaign.
For more information on building a fund raising and puppy naming team call Kathie Flamm at
(760) 329-6257. Donate Online
Our newest additions
born in December  
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Amazing Dog Stories

Carl has a retired guide dog (Joslyn) who has arthritis in her back There are a few steps leading into Carl's backyard and when Joslyn is ready to come back in, she barks and Carl helps her up the stairs.
 
Trooper has watched this routine several times and has decided to help. Now when Carl opens the door to go out to help Joslyn, Trooper jumps over Joslyn and then pushes her up the stairs with his head!  What a guy!
 
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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