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July 4th Holiday Concerns.
 
For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family-including the four-legged members of the household. However, for many of our four-legged friends, these holidays are not fun for them. We need to use precautions for several days prior to the holiday and a few days after, as many individuals are using fireworks during this time.
 
Our dogs have very good hearing that allows them to hear with much more intensity then us. With all of the unpredictable and sudden noise of fireworks, this holiday is one that can cause dog's great anxiety. In addition, the anxiety can cause even the most mild-mannered pet to bite out of fear.
 
When you go to the holiday fireworks show, we recommend you leave your pet at home, and while they are at home leave the television or radio on so it can help to mask the noise. If you are enjoying a day and evening at home, don't let your dog run loose in the yard once the fireworks begin. The sudden noise can cause them to bolt and injure themselves. Keep them safe inside your home - either in their crate or locked in a room where they can't injure themselves. Or if they are with you visiting, please keep them on a leash so they are controlled.
 
Dogs have been known to jump through windows, over fences or begin to shake uncontrollably. If you already know your dog is anxiety ridden during this time, check with your veterinarian in prescribing some medication to help ease their anxiety for the short term. 
 
Cats should not be allowed outdoors for several days prior and a few days after. Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag should he get out and need to be returned.
 
For all animal lovers, be on the look out for dogs or cats running loose that may have escaped their yard/house.
 
If you have an extra leash in your car and you are comfortable approaching a loose dog and he is willing to accompany you, most times you can get them back to the safety of their own home. 
Car Travel Tips
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For some pet parents, a trip's no fun if the four-legged members of the family can't come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off-especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip: Please visit this link for their top ten tips.
Guide Dogs of the Desert move update

Dear Friends,
We have been planning over the past two years to make a major move of our training facility to a beautiful ranch in the San Jacinto Valley. Unfortunately, the buyers of our property suddenly cancelled escrow.

Since the purchase of the new property was contingent upon the sale of our current property, we will continue to conduct our work out of our current location.

The sale of our property was not only going to give us a year-round training facility for our clients, but it also would have allowed financial flexibility in these still economically-trying times. However, we are thrilled to be able to keep our training facility in the Coachella Valley, where our supporters can tour our facility and view our work up close.

As always, the staff, Board of Directors, and I join together in thanking you deeply for all you do for Guide Dogs of the Desert: without your time and support, we would not be able to do the work we do to the standard that we do it.


Sincerely,

Roccie Hill, Executive Director

July Poodle Litter
Our recent July Standard Poodle litter
Be sure to send us your new email address if it changes so you can be updated in our database, and please pass our newsletter on to friends and family who may be interested.
Help a Puppy Become a Hero
If you know of someone who is blind, please tell them about Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Under the ADA, businesses that serve the public must allow access to people with disabilities using service animals. A Guide Dog wearing a harness is at work. Please allow them to do their job!
Go here for a business brief from the ADA.
Guide Dogs of the Desert 
 would  like to thank our sponsors for their support.
  
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16th Annual
Summer Fling

Hosted by Guide Dogs of the Desert
Founders Club.


Join us for Dinner, Opportunity Drawing
and Silent Auction


Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Tickets: $30.00
Time: Cocktails 5:30pm
Dinner 6:30pm

Location: Valle Vista Community Center - 43935 E. Acacia Ave, Hemet, CA 92544

Please choose Chicken breast or Vegetarian Ravioli at time of reservation.

By reservation only - payment in advance - Limited to 180 people. Send reservation and payment to: Jim Klocek 13340 California St #G Yucaipa, CA 92399

For information call: Jim Klocek 909-215-7321 Joy Stadler 909-592-1622 Guide Dogs of the Desert 760-329-5920 or 760-329-6257

Proceeds Benefit Guide Dogs of the Desert.
July Labrador Pups
Our recent July Labrador Retriever litter
Wine Tasting Benefit for
Guide Dogs of the Desert

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Join us for wine tasting and appetizers
with music.
Wednesday, July 14 from 4:30 to 6:30
Location: Mission Hills senior living, located at 34560 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

Cost is $20.00 donation with all proceeds going directly to Guide Dogs of the Desert
 
Vicky's of Santa Fe to host benefit for
Guide Dogs of the Desert

Vicky's Logo and Corey Picture
World renown Pianist Cory Smythe will
give a private performance to benefit
Guide Dogs of the Desert.

October 23, 2010
7-10pm
Vicky's of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Drive,
Indian Wells, CA

please click here for more information

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Two years in a row! 2008-2009

Guide Dogs of the Desert
has once again been awarded the coveted 4 star Charity Award from Charity Naivigator.
Visit our new Face Book page - Guide Dog Depot, where you can view our latest merchandise, and get updates on upcoming sales and events at the depot!
 
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P.O. Box 1692
Palm Springs, CA 92263
 
Guide Dog Depot
Closed for the Summer
125 Tahquitz Canyon
Palm Springs, CA
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm
760-327-5920

Training Facility
60740 Dillon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282

Monday - Friday,
8:30am - 4:30pm

Phone: 760.329.6257
Fax: 760.329.2866

888-883-0022
www.gddca.org   

Have a Fun and Safe Summer!!