[acb-diabetics] information for members with guide dogs

Sun Apr 3 12:44:37 GMT 2011

Well, I will try and send this again. It was returned to the program since 
it has started. Toga’s Vet highly recommends the check. Normally an eye exam 
like this would cost between $250 and $350. Toga is scheduled for May 2.
The web page is www.acvoeyeexam.org

You're invited...4th year of complimentary eye exams for Service Animals!
Over 180 of our board certified veterinary ophthalmologists have again 
agreed to offer complimentary screening eye exams to Service Animals. 
Registration will occur April 1st - 29th. The event runs through the month 
of May.

Animal registration begins April 1st, closes April 29th.
Examinations run May 1-31st (depending on location)

REGISTER AFTER APRIL 1ST - QUICK LINKS ...

Registration for the event will begin April 1st. Check to see if an 
ophthalmologist is participating in your city or surrounding city. Clinic 
names and contact information will be provided upon registration April 1st.
Qualifications for participation in the event remain the same as in past 
years. View qualifications.
What to expect; registration and examination process.
NEW THIS YEAR!

Help us spread the word, 'LIKE' US ON FACEBOOK! Many updates are posted 
regarding the event here.

Video PSAs are available to promote the event. Feel free to review them or 
send them on to others who could benefit from the program: 15 seconds, 30 
seconds and 1.5 minute.

LENGTH OF PROGRAM FOR 2011
The event will occur during the month of May. Be advised that participating 
clinics may designate select days and times for appointments at their 
location. Pre-registration to the event through the website does not 
guarantee an appointment for your Service Animal. After you receive your 
registration number, you must contact the ophthalmologist's office directly 
to schedule the visit. Appointments are made available on a 1st come, 1st 
served basis.

CAN MY SERVICE ANIMAL PARTICIPATE AGAIN?
Yes. If your Service Animal meets the qualifications it is able to 
participate annually. Repeat participation may help ACVO gather research 
data for your animals work-type...thereby assisting with future 
recommendations to the Service Animal community.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All Service Animal handlers must pre-register with the ACVO; an individual 
registration number and confirmation will be supplied to each client. You 
will then be supplied with the clinic's exact address and contact 
information to call and make your appointment. Prior to registration you may 
want to see if there is a veterinarian in your area offering services. We 
hold the participating doctor information until you register so that clinics 
will not receive questions regarding registration.  Pre-registration is the 
ONLY way ACVO can track the total number of animals being served. Your 
information will only be used for future notification regarding the program. 
We do not sell your information nor provide it to ANYONE!

LAST YEAR'S RESULTS - 2010
In the program's 3rd year, our 180 Diplomates saw over 3,200 Service animals 
in 2010! Let's spread the word and get that closer to 4,000 in 2011.

The program received noticeably more recognition (over 87,000,000 media 
hits) in 2010, including segments on Good Morning America and Martha Stewart 
Radio Network. So we're getting the word out about the importance of ocular 
health in Service Animals and pets!

LOCAL PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATES
Here is a copy of the official press release if you would like to forward it 
to your Service Animal organization.

LOCAL SERVICE DOG GROUPS NEED TO BE INVITED
We scour the Internet to invite groups at a national level but we need your 
help to invite your LOCAL police, fire, military and private non-profit 
groups to invite their Service Animals to participate. Your help may make 
more of an impact than you know!

WE WILL SEND OUT NO MORE THAN ONE REMINDER EACH WEEK OF APRIL. IF YOU 'LIKE 
US ON FACEBOOK' YOU WILL SEE UPDATES REGARDING THE EVENT!

Thanks to our sponsors:
Platinum
MERIAL

Silver
Ocu-GLO Rx, Canine Vision Supplement

Bronze
I-Med Pharma
MWI Veterinary Supply
Welch Allyn

You are receiving this email due to your past registration with this 
program. If you would like to unsubscribe please see details below.

With your help we reached MORE than the 87 MILLION people and examined 3,200 
Service Animals in 2010!

90 Second Public Service Video Link

Good Morning America Interview, 2011

You are receiving this email because you participated in the 2010 
ACVO/Merial Service Dog Eye Exam Event. You are invited to participate again 
this year.

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