OH Vinny, this was good and this list is going to the dogs again.
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From: "Vinny Samarco" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 1:47 PM
Subject: Off Topic: Fw: Blind dogs sue dog guide schools
Hi guys,
This is not exactly a list topic, but since so many of you have commented
about your dogs, I thought you should see this.
Blessings. Smile.
Vinny
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From: "Donald L. Roberts" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 8:23 AM
Subject: Blind dogs sue dog guide schools
>
> This article is from the Fictitious times. It's fascinating. You won't
> see it anywhere else, which is one reason this list is so valuable.
>
> Blind Dogs Sue dog Guide Schools
> By Sherry Lens
>
> Washington--A number of organizations composed of blind dogs and other
> interested independent dogs today announced that they would sue the major
> dog guide schools in the United States for discrimination against blind
> dogs who apply to be dog guides.
>
> "We just can't be considered as things are now," said Kay Wolf, head of
> the National Federation of Blind Dogs. "As soon as schools find out we're
> blind, they disqualify us." Kay pointed out, and demonstrated how dogs
> can travel using canes which they hold in their mouths at a press
> conference.
>
> "We can do just as good a job finding obstacles as sighted dogs," said
> Roofus Woofer, President of The American Council of blind Dogs. "we can
> use canes, our hearing and our sense of smell to lead blind people around
> obstacles, find streets, and all the other things dog guides do. We're
> blind, that doesn't mean we're helpless," he continued. "what sort of
> message does it send to blind people when dog guide schools reject blind
> dogs to be dog guides?"
>
> "this is a potentially milestone case," said Allen Dirthawitch, professor
> of law at Hale University. "These dogs are attempting to have the courts
> extend civil rights legislation to classes other than people."
>
> Dog guide schools responded today that they have no intention of
> discriminating. "These are very difficult, demanding jobs," said Hugh
> Huxter, head of one of the nations most prestigious dog guide schools.
> Even sighted dogs find their duties taxing."
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