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05-01-2008, 12:13 PM   #1

Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


Hi
I am hoping to get a brood bitch from the guide dogs for the blind. I rang them up and they say that I am close enough and I they are going to give me a call to arrange an interview.
I can't wait as I would love a dog and the guide dogs will be well trained and soialised nd I will be helping them out. And I can have lots of puppies with out worrying about not being about to home them or trying to find good home as the guide dogs do that. I just get to look after and care for and have few seep less nights. The breeds they have are german shepards, labradors and Retriever as well as some other breeds. I would be looking to get a labrador or Retriever as although I adore german shepards I don't think I have quite enough room for them. Although having looked they are all about the same size.
See the link below for more information.
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/index.php?id=1760

I am so exited as it will be my first dog. Although I have looked after other peoples and I have lso done kennel and cattery managment course . So I know a fair bit about dogs. I hgave just never had my own house before.

Anyway I will keep you posted as to whether I am excepted or not.

Sally



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05-01-2008, 12:15 PM   #2

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


good for you Sally! Hope it all goes well for you. I know my OH would love to do it to, but I think I've got enough on my plate with the cats lol.



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05-01-2008, 12:18 PM   #3

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


Will you meet Smudgley then? She is Queen of the Bitches
(Hi S - are you sure you're pleased I'm back? )
Seriously - it's Smudgley's job - looking after the Guide Dog brood bitches



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05-01-2008, 12:49 PM   #4

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


bloody hell Tilly.

It will be me and a collegue coming to interview you. I saw your enquiry yesterday, obviously had no idea it was you though.

DM - I am genuinly over the moon you are back. You are one of the origionals on here & I was real sad when you had a break.



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05-01-2008, 03:04 PM   #5

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


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It will be me and a collegue coming to interview you. I saw your enquiry yesterday, obviously had no idea it was you though


oh cool it will be great to meet you. I can't wait any way I had better not say anymore until we meet in case I sway the descion .

I had better go and tidy the house then.

I will be looking forward to meeting you and your collegue.

Sally


ps its a small world isn't it. I got the idea a while back from a post off the forum.



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05-01-2008, 07:11 PM   #6

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


Hey that was my post I remember it remember then was looking into getting a dog....remember....so then Smudgley do I get commision.....



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05-01-2008, 08:41 PM   #7

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


Fancy that !

Small world - good luck with the tidy up LOL

Keep us posted.



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05-01-2008, 09:49 PM   #8

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


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Hey that was my post I remember it remember then was looking into getting a dog....remember....so then Smudgley do I get commision.....


yeah you do Kazz... You get a prize, you can even choose what you want.
a) a lab
b)a GR
c)a GSD

that's right you get a free brood all of your very own.



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06-01-2008, 10:02 AM   #9

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


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Originally Posted by dinahsmum
Will you meet Smudgley then? She is Queen of the Bitches
Hahah that made me choke on my coffee!!!



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06-01-2008, 10:03 AM   #10

Re: Thinking of getting a dog from the guide dogs


Good luck Tilly! Sounds like an awesome thing to do



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