ACMESkydiver 0 #26 July 15, 2006 Michele you are AMAZING!!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for your help!! We're going to 'borrow' a friend's dog on Monday (we hope, we have to call and ask) to video the boys around a big dog. Then the application is in the mail and on it's way! We'll definitely check with University of Washington for possible help; they have an extensive psychology dept, and very extensive Autism research. They focus on younger kids, but we can always give it a shot! I'll be sending a request over to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well. There are so many HUGE corporations in Seattle; Starbucks, Boeing, MicroSoft, major national banks...we'll have this fundraiser up and finished in no time! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #27 July 15, 2006 QuoteGreat news!Umm...why is one of your boys dressed like Walt!? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #28 July 15, 2006 Say when, and I'll send $20 your way. It's not much, but every bit adds up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #29 July 15, 2006 If you get approved for the doggies then post here with a paypal account or an alternate way that we can make donations to you. I realize that you didn't come here asking for money, just advise, but as Nightingale said... every bit helps. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #30 July 15, 2006 QuoteWe'll definitely check with University of Washington for possible help; they have an extensive psychology dept, and very extensive Autism research. They focus on younger kids, but we can always give it a shot! I'll be sending a request over to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well. Good plan! Say since we're stuck using Microsoft products anyway, it's the least they could do! GOOD LUCK with the dogs for the kids! They deserve it! You're a really cool mom! I hope everything works out for you. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #31 July 17, 2006 QuoteSay when, and I'll send $20 your way. It's not much, but every bit adds up. Oh geez, thank you much. That is a very generous offer, we appreciate it!! I'll let you know when we get approval. I am hoping to do the 15 minute video of our boys with a friend's Golden Retriever today or tomorrow, then the boys' neurologist needs to fax a prescription for the dogs, then the application will be in. We will post again when we receive an acceptance. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #32 July 17, 2006 QuoteIf you get approved for the doggies then post here with a paypal account or an alternate way that we can make donations to you. I realize that you didn't come here asking for money, just advise, but as Nightingale said... every bit helps. Thank you for the kind offer! When we find an organization that can take on our challenge, they will have a direct link on their website for donations. You just tell them who the donation is for (that's how they fund; you donate, 'in the name of' whoever you are fundraising for, and they then apply that to the cost of training the dog.) They are all 501c(3) charity organizations, so if you do donate, be sure to print out your receipt and keep it for your taxes! It is deductible. Joe and I were in Portland all weekend at business seminars, and I asked a gentleman with a seeing-eye dog about his yellow lab. He said that guide dogs are $50,000-$75,000 each! I had NO idea. He said charitable contributions from organizations for the blind paid for his dog. I felt kinda bad about griping about having to raise $27,000 for our boys' two dogs. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #33 July 17, 2006 Send me the website link when you get it. I'll post it on my website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #34 July 17, 2006 Thank you!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #35 July 17, 2006 Jaye I looked into getting a "hearing ear service dog" few years ago.. but didn't... any way, it's a law that insurance company in this care your health insurance carrier have to pay the vet bills for the service dogs.... I bought a book on service dog and that was in there... but how you get insurance co to pay?? I guess you'll have to play phone tag with health insurance company... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #36 July 17, 2006 don't forget about tax dedection for the dogs either.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #37 July 17, 2006 Quoteit's a law that insurance company in this care your health insurance carrier have to pay the vet bills for the service dogs.... Really?? I had no idea! I'll definitely check into that! I'm getting the Rx for the dogs faxed over today from the boys' neurologist. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #38 July 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteit's a law that insurance company in this care your health insurance carrier have to pay the vet bills for the service dogs.... Really?? I had no idea! I'll definitely check into that! I'm getting the Rx for the dogs faxed over today from the boys' neurologist. It probably depends on the insurance laws in your state. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #39 July 18, 2006 Please set up a paypal acocunt! I would love to make a donation! What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #40 July 18, 2006 Thank you, thank you. As soon as we are approved, I'll get it started and post a message. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #41 July 18, 2006 QuoteI am hoping to do the 15 minute video of our boys with a friend's Golden Retriever today or tomorrow, If you your friend falls through, let me know. I might be able to twist my daughters or brothers arm and arrange a dog for you. I'm in Yakivega, daughter's eburg, and brothers South King County. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #42 July 18, 2006 QuoteThank you, thank you. As soon as we are approved, I'll get it started and post a message. Hey lady! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #43 July 18, 2006 Quote He said that guide dogs are $50,000-$75,000 each! I had NO idea. He said charitable contributions from organizations for the blind paid for his dog.wow... I should take the time and raise one... or at least help... wow... definetely let us know if/when you get approved so we can help...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Icon134 0 #43 July 18, 2006 Quote He said that guide dogs are $50,000-$75,000 each! I had NO idea. He said charitable contributions from organizations for the blind paid for his dog.wow... I should take the time and raise one... or at least help... wow... definetely let us know if/when you get approved so we can help...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
