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  • Letters from Gail Cline, Rebecca Borka, Linda Will and Debbie Morgan

  • My son David is a senior at Oklahoma State University. I just got a call from David, and today when he and Ozzie were walking back from class and were crossing the street, a SUV turned without looking. David of course didn’t see the car coming, but Ozzie did and dug his paws in and stopped. The car slammed on their brakes and stopped within two feet of David and Ozzie!

    As a mom I wish they would just take the bus, but David is an independent man. He was proud to call and say, “Mom, Ozzie just saved my life today!”

    Please pass this on to everyone that works so hard for Leader Dog. These partnerships don’t just make life easier -- they can truly save a life!

    Grateful for all that you do,

    Gail Cline

  • I would like to thank everyone for their help in starting my new life with my new partner Bandit. He is a very handsome black lab with a personality that would charm anyone. Bandit loves to work and easily adjusts to almost anything. Since we have been together we have become members of our local Lions’ Club (Bandit is an honorary member) and have started doing volunteer work with our local Department of Human Services.

    With Bandit at my side I have had the opportunity to gain experience working in an office. I have people ask where my dog is and when they are told he is under my desk, they marvel at how well behaved he is in public. We also bowl in the Mid Michigan Blind Bowler’s League every Friday night. We spend quality time with each other playing in our back yard and going out to eat with friends.

    Bandit and I have bonded very well. He has blended into my family nicely and will socialize with other family members; but when this activity is over, he shows them where his loyalty is when he returns to my side.

    Sincerely,

    Rebecca Borka

  • I want to let everybody at Leader Dog know how happy and pleased I am with my Leader Dog Ada! I had an experience today with a bus driver. It’s very cold and snowy here in Indiana, and the driver let me off at the wrong place in my neighborhood. I was rather close to my house, but the streets are pretty snow-covered. I had my Breeze with me, which told me what street I was on. A man who was out shoveling snow confirmed that I was on Harper Drive, so Ada and I headed in the direction we needed to go. The snow made the way very hard to navigate, but Ada got us home safely. I had happy tears in my eyes. Ada’s whole body wiggled all over with happiness because she got lots of praise and kisses. We’re still working on the curious nose in the stores, but she’s really a great dog and so smart! I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She grows dearer to me each day!

    One happy working team,

    Debbie Morgan and Ada

  • I thought you might enjoy the attached picture of me and Kelby in our rain gear. Sad to say, Kelby doesn’t much like the hat. But she loves to have her photograph taken no matter what is required of her. She is a very willing and patient partner.

    All of my medical doctors love her. I actually think that they are happier to see her than they are to see me.

    Linda Will

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