CotW - Guide Dogs of America
August 5, 2012 - August 11,2012

"Death is no more than passing from one room into another.  But there's a difference for me, you know...because in that other room I shall be able to see." -Helen Keller

Basic Info:
Mission: "To provide guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada so that they may continue to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence."
Website: www.guidedogsofamerica.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Guide-dogs-of-america
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GuideDogsUSA

Cool Points & Fun Facts:
- In 1948, Joseph Jones founded the first Guide Dog School without an upper age limit.
- It costs approximately $42,000 or more to provide a guide dog.  Along with food and shelter, the cost includes training the dog and providing instruction for the guide dog user.
- It costs nothing for those who need a guide a dog and GDA is not funded by the State or the Federal government.  They rely solely upon voluntary contributions.
- Both Retired Guide Dogs and Career Change Dogs are eligible to be offered for adoption. For more information, see their Adoption page.