Submitted by: Maile George, GDB Alumni Association and Co-chair of the Outreach Subcommittee
As responsible GDB graduates, we do everything we can to keep our guide dogs fit and healthy. We take them to the vet, groom them, provide flea and heartworm prevention, feed them an appropriate diet, care for their gums and teeth, trim their nails, clean their ears, provide plenty of fresh water, exercise with them, and love and play with them! Another aspect of caring for our guide dogs is being prepared to deal with a medical emergency. During the March Speaker Series call, we learned why it’s important for us to remain calm and confident during an emergency medical situation.
The call was led by Peggy Rew, Nevada’s only American Red Cross Dog & Cat Basic First Aid & CPR Instructor. Peggy taught us about the supplies we should have on hand in our homes, in our backpacks and/or in our office drawers. We also got tips on wound treatment, hypothermia/frostbite, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, seizures and shock, bee stings, snake bites, dog and wild animal bites, burns, poisoning, choking, CPR, broken bones, drowning, calming techniques, nausea, diarrhea, and sap, ice ball, tar and gum removal.
Other recommendations for GDB graduates:
• Enroll in a canine First Aid class taught by a Red Cross certified CPR and First Aid instructor
• Assemble a canine medical kit- preferably one for the home and one to keep with us as we go about our daily activities. Become familiar with how to use each item contained in the kits
• Download the American Red Cross “Pet First Aid” app
• Establish a credit card specifically for use in the event of a guide dog medical emergency. This is important if the emergency occurs on a weekend or holiday, or before or after regular office hours at GDB – the times when authorization numbers cannot be issued
• Learn how to check vital signs
• Keep handy an accessible list of telephone numbers for a local cab company, your dog’s veterinarian, a local 24-hour emergency pet hospital, and the toll-free animal poison control center
GDB ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES Reminder: Meet Chris Benninger, GDB’s New CEO!
You are invited to join the Alumni Association Board for a Town Hall meeting where we will welcome our new CEO, Chris Benninger.
Thursday, May 8th, 2014 @ 4 :00 PM Pacific Time
Call In Toll Free Number: 1-877-668-4490
Access Code: 2 0 2 9 0 0 7 4
Mark your calendars - hope you will be able to join in!
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Alumni Speaker Series: Canine First Aid
What would you do if…
• You discovered that your dog ate a bag of chocolate chips?
• Had a seizure?
• Fell down the stairs and started limping?
• Seemed to be overheating on a hot summer day?
As we learned in the January Alumni Speaker Series call*, whether we are confronted by a natural disaster like a hurricane or an unexpected catastrophe such as a house fire, it’s critical to be prepared to take care of ourselves and our guide dogs. An emergency plan will help us remain calm and think clearly, and now that we have the plan in place, we have an opportunity to learn how to provide basic first aid if our guide dogs suffer from poisoning, seizures, broken bones, bleeding, burns, shock, heatstroke, choking or other urgent medical problems. To avoid the feelings of panic that may accompany these situations, plan to attend the next Alumni Speaker Series call and learn from certified American Red Cross Dog and Cat First Aid and CPR Instructor Peggy Rew how you can be prepared for a canine medical emergency.
Peggy Rew is based in Sparks, Nevada and is a lifelong animal lover. She is Nevada’s only American Red Cross Dog & Cat Basic First Aid & CPR Instructor and has been a professional Pet Nanny for over 25 years, as well as a pet rescue liaison. She recently produced an Educational Dog Bite Prevention Coloring Book for anyone who interacts with dogs. Rew travels nationwide to any group interested in hands-on certification classes including Alumni and Puppy Raising meetings.
Save the date - anyone is welcome to join!
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7 P.M. (EST) and 4 P.M. (PST)
Instructions: toll-free number (US/Canada) 1-877-668-4490; Attendee access code 202 900 74
In order to have your questions answered during Peggy’s presentation, please send your questions to Maile George either during or prior to the presentation: mgeorge@guidedogs.com
If you have ideas for future Alumni Speaker Series calls, please send your suggestions to either Theresa Stern or to Becky Andrews: tstern@guidedogs.com and andrews@guidedogs.com
*If you missed the January Alumni Speaker Series call or would like to listen to it again, you can access the recording at:
http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_adult_grads
• You discovered that your dog ate a bag of chocolate chips?
• Had a seizure?
• Fell down the stairs and started limping?
• Seemed to be overheating on a hot summer day?
As we learned in the January Alumni Speaker Series call*, whether we are confronted by a natural disaster like a hurricane or an unexpected catastrophe such as a house fire, it’s critical to be prepared to take care of ourselves and our guide dogs. An emergency plan will help us remain calm and think clearly, and now that we have the plan in place, we have an opportunity to learn how to provide basic first aid if our guide dogs suffer from poisoning, seizures, broken bones, bleeding, burns, shock, heatstroke, choking or other urgent medical problems. To avoid the feelings of panic that may accompany these situations, plan to attend the next Alumni Speaker Series call and learn from certified American Red Cross Dog and Cat First Aid and CPR Instructor Peggy Rew how you can be prepared for a canine medical emergency.
Peggy Rew is based in Sparks, Nevada and is a lifelong animal lover. She is Nevada’s only American Red Cross Dog & Cat Basic First Aid & CPR Instructor and has been a professional Pet Nanny for over 25 years, as well as a pet rescue liaison. She recently produced an Educational Dog Bite Prevention Coloring Book for anyone who interacts with dogs. Rew travels nationwide to any group interested in hands-on certification classes including Alumni and Puppy Raising meetings.
Save the date - anyone is welcome to join!
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7 P.M. (EST) and 4 P.M. (PST)
Instructions: toll-free number (US/Canada) 1-877-668-4490; Attendee access code 202 900 74
In order to have your questions answered during Peggy’s presentation, please send your questions to Maile George either during or prior to the presentation: mgeorge@guidedogs.com
If you have ideas for future Alumni Speaker Series calls, please send your suggestions to either Theresa Stern or to Becky Andrews: tstern@guidedogs.com and andrews@guidedogs.com
*If you missed the January Alumni Speaker Series call or would like to listen to it again, you can access the recording at:
http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_adult_grads
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Alumni Speaker Series: Disaster Preparedness
You never know when or where the next emergency or disaster will occur, and just as you make emergency plans for yourself and your family, it’s important to include your guide dog in those plans. Make it your New Year’s resolution to learn about emergency and disaster planning from an expert who is also a guide dog handler during the next Alumni Association Speaker Series call being held on January 9, 2014. We will discuss what to do and how to plan for emergencies like floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and/or terrorist attacks.
We are pleased to welcome disaster planning expert Jenine Stanley, who has worked with guide dogs for her own independent mobility for over 25 years and currently serves as Consumer Relations Coordinator for the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs. She has a long history of work in the disability field including: areas of transportation, ADA compliance and technology. Jenine has worked in radio, producing award-winning documentaries for both public and internet radio. She is also a member and staff officer of the Coast Guard Auxiliary where she has served as Public Affairs Officer and Materials Officer at the flotilla and division levels. As part of this work, she has taken courses with FEMA on disaster preparedness and First Responder responsibilities during natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
As part of her work in supervising the Guide Dog Foundation's Alumni Council, Jenine has organized presentations on disaster preparedness for assistance dog handlers and advised graduates on procedures for such events as mass shootings in public places. Jenine lives in Columbus, Ohio with her current guide dog, Swap, a male Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, her husband Kent and their two cats.
Save the date: Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7 P.M. (Eastern) and 4 P.M. (Pacific)
Instructions: toll-free number (US/Canada) 1-877-668-4490; Attendee access code 202 900 74
In order to have your questions answered during Jenine’s presentation, please send your questions to Maile George either during or prior to the presentation.
mgeorge@guidedogs.com
Also, if you have ideas for future Speaker Series calls, please send your suggestions to either Theresa Stern or Becky Andrews.
tstern@guidedogs.com
bandrews@guidedogs.com
We are pleased to welcome disaster planning expert Jenine Stanley, who has worked with guide dogs for her own independent mobility for over 25 years and currently serves as Consumer Relations Coordinator for the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs. She has a long history of work in the disability field including: areas of transportation, ADA compliance and technology. Jenine has worked in radio, producing award-winning documentaries for both public and internet radio. She is also a member and staff officer of the Coast Guard Auxiliary where she has served as Public Affairs Officer and Materials Officer at the flotilla and division levels. As part of this work, she has taken courses with FEMA on disaster preparedness and First Responder responsibilities during natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
As part of her work in supervising the Guide Dog Foundation's Alumni Council, Jenine has organized presentations on disaster preparedness for assistance dog handlers and advised graduates on procedures for such events as mass shootings in public places. Jenine lives in Columbus, Ohio with her current guide dog, Swap, a male Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, her husband Kent and their two cats.
Save the date: Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7 P.M. (Eastern) and 4 P.M. (Pacific)
Instructions: toll-free number (US/Canada) 1-877-668-4490; Attendee access code 202 900 74
In order to have your questions answered during Jenine’s presentation, please send your questions to Maile George either during or prior to the presentation.
mgeorge@guidedogs.com
Also, if you have ideas for future Speaker Series calls, please send your suggestions to either Theresa Stern or Becky Andrews.
tstern@guidedogs.com
bandrews@guidedogs.com
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