Guide Dogs of the Desert September 2011 Newsletter

September 2011 Newsletter

"CSI: Miami" Stars Omar Miller, Eva LaRue and Dick VanPatten with guide dogs in training, Vegas and Rugger.

"CSI: Miami" Stars Omar Miller and Eva LaRue join Natural Balance Pet Foods, PETCO and independent pet stores for National Guide Dog Month in September.

Please help support National Guide Dog Month by rounding up at the register at PETCO stores, or by visiting PETCO.com during the month of September! Click here for more information.

Click here to see a video with our own guide dogs in training, Vegas and Rugger!

Please Join Us for a Celebration of Mobility and Independence
at Guide Dogs of the Desert

GRADUATION

Sunday September, 18, 2011
at 2:00 p.m.

Unveiling of the River Memorial

1:00 p.m.
on the kennel side of our campus

Grad Dog

Light snacks and drinks will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Trina's Tip of the Month

Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe. The best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared. Please visit the ASPCA website for more valuable information. Here is a list of items to obtain for emergencies.

Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits
Keep an Evac-Pack and supplies handy for your pets. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. This kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your pack include:
Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include, or visit the ASPCA Store to buy one online)
3-7 days' worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months)
Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
Litter or paper toweling
Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
Disposable garbage bags for clean-up
Pet feeding dishes
Extra harness and leash (Note: harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Remember, food and medications need to be rotated out of your emergency kit-otherwise they may go bad or become useless.)
Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months)
A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
Flashlight
Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)
Especially for cats: Pillowcase or EvackSack, toys, scoopable litter
Especially for dogs: Long leash and yard stake, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner.
You should also have an emergency kit for the human members of the family. Items to include: Batteries, duct tape, flashlight, radio, multi-tool, tarp, rope, permanent marker, spray paint, baby wipes, protective clothing and footwear, extra cash, rescue whistle, important phone numbers, extra medication and copies of medical and insurance information.

Please go to the ASPCA website for more information.

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.

If you know of someone who is blind, please tell them about Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Upcoming Events
to benefit

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September 22, 2011

Applebee's-Dining to Donate
Applebee's Hemet, CA
click here for flyer

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October 23, 2011

October Graduation
2:00 p.m.
Guide Dogs of the Desert Auditorium

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October 28, 29, 30, 2011

Jensens Lobster Fest!
2465 E. Palm Canyon, P.S.
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December 10, 2011

5th Annual Heroes Brunch

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa

go to our website for more information

The River Memorial has been built as a tribute to River, guide dog in training, who passed away at an early age.
Vicki Shepard and Dr and Mrs. Browning, friends of River, donated the funds to build this tribute at the entrance to the Guide Dogs of the Desert campus.

The River Memorial will beautify the entrance of our campus and remind us that,"this is but a just tribute to the memory of a dog" and to all of our canine heroes.

The unveiling will take place before graduation on Sunday September 18, 2011 - 1:00 p.m. at the River Memorial on the kennel side of our campus.

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.