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Quackers

(2,256 posts)
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 05:12 PM Apr 2016

(Updated as promised)!!!4 days left!!! I need your help!

Last edited Wed May 4, 2016, 04:46 PM - Edit history (1)

////////////UPDATE////////////

!We made it home!
Meet Aspen! My service dog in training!
After traveling the country and going 43 hours with no sleep, He's home!


Sunrise while leaving Ohio



Aspen and me on the plane. He slept during both flights.





^^^ I found out today that this one is mine!^^^
😊
Hello everyone! I want to update you on the progress of getting my service dog. As of right now, I have raised $1,480 toward my service dog and its training expenses. These funds have allowed me to pay for the puppy as well as a crate, food, and the initial vet exam once the puppy gets to Ohio. I will be flying out on May 3rd, (Next Tuesday), to bring the puppy back and begin training. I am still trying to raise the last of the funding needed to cover training cost and transportation to Wagmor Service Dogs. They will be providing task training for the puppy. I am asking you today to help me spread the word and raise funds for my cause. We are so close to beginning the next step in our journey and hope that this message reaches someone that can help us on our way. Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you for all of your help!

https://www.gofundme.com/ServiceDog4Jeremy

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(Updated as promised)!!!4 days left!!! I need your help! (Original Post) Quackers Apr 2016 OP
Kick and rec redwitch Apr 2016 #1
Thank you! Quackers Apr 2016 #4
Bumping. Thank you everyone! nt Quackers Apr 2016 #16
Love the puppy. I just gave a bit, hope it helps. Good luck to you. onecaliberal Apr 2016 #2
Thank you! Yes, every little bit helps! I'll keep you updated on our journey. Quackers Apr 2016 #5
Fantastic, I would love that. onecaliberal Apr 2016 #6
Bumping for the night people. nt Quackers Apr 2016 #17
What a great looking pup. lpbk2713 Apr 2016 #3
Thank you! We start training May 9th. Quackers Apr 2016 #7
Donated. GentryDixon Apr 2016 #8
Thank you! Your donation will help to pay for the remaining training fees and transportation. Quackers Apr 2016 #11
K&R. I will pitch you a few bucks when I get paid. Remind me. silvershadow Apr 2016 #9
Thank you! Good luck when you get yours and let us know! Quackers Apr 2016 #12
yw. silvershadow Apr 2016 #14
kick 840high Apr 2016 #10
Thank you for the kick 840! Quackers Apr 2016 #13
Thank you so much for what you have donated so far! Quackers Apr 2016 #15
K&R! Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #18
Thanks for the bump, Steve! Quackers Apr 2016 #22
What a handsome pup! K&R. I will kick in a few dollars when I tblue37 Apr 2016 #19
Thank you, tblue! Quackers Apr 2016 #23
Why was a dalmation chosen as a service dog? Drahthaardogs Apr 2016 #20
This Dalmatian comes from a breeder of merit who Quackers Apr 2016 #21
My last bump Quackers Apr 2016 #24
K&R. Good luck. n/t FSogol Apr 2016 #25
Thank you! nt Quackers Apr 2016 #27
K&R onecaliberal Apr 2016 #26
Kick Omaha Steve May 2016 #28
How much do U need? Omaha Steve May 2016 #29
Hey Steve, Quackers May 2016 #30
Anytime Omaha Steve May 2016 #33
i can't give this month demtenjeep May 2016 #31
I've been very fortunate to have received as much as I have. Quackers May 2016 #32
Bumped for update. He's home! Quackers May 2016 #34

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
11. Thank you! Your donation will help to pay for the remaining training fees and transportation.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 07:18 PM
Apr 2016

I really appreciate it!

 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
9. K&R. I will pitch you a few bucks when I get paid. Remind me.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 06:45 PM
Apr 2016

I too will be getting one at some point. I wish you the best!

Drahthaardogs

(6,843 posts)
20. Why was a dalmation chosen as a service dog?
Sat Apr 30, 2016, 10:20 AM
Apr 2016

They are not the usual choice due to temperament and health issues common with the breed.

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
21. This Dalmatian comes from a breeder of merit who
Sat Apr 30, 2016, 12:39 PM
Apr 2016

Specializes in breeding low uric acid, well tempered dogs. There are several working dogs that have been produced from this bloodline. I knew I wanted a dal due to personal reasons. So I went looking for a breeder who could help. I found a service dog training academy in Ohio that was willing to train an outside dog. The academy and the breeder worked together and chose the dog for me after temperament testing was completed. I hope this answers your questions. I try to be as transparent as possible especially since this involves other people's money.

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
30. Hey Steve,
Sun May 1, 2016, 11:40 PM
May 2016

The amount left is $800 for Wagmor Service Dogs and whatever is over that would be for gas/transportation to the training center. Thanks for asking.

 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
31. i can't give this month
Sun May 1, 2016, 11:51 PM
May 2016

but i will bookmark, maybe i can help with ongoing purchases like food and things.

good luck

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
32. I've been very fortunate to have received as much as I have.
Mon May 2, 2016, 12:00 AM
May 2016

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts! I'll keep the board updated on our progress. I fly out Tuesday to get him and start training.

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