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SYLMAR,Calif. - Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) announce their merger and their desire to get those in need up and moving. The merger combines their respective service dog programs into a single organization operating under the Guide Dogs of America umbrella. The merger is effective immediately. All programs and services are provided at no cost and are available to individuals throughout the United States and Canada. As new RVer's and/or campers hit the outdoors and public parks this year, the likelihood disabled persons will need a guide dog to help them with this experience is high. These organizations are attempting to give people who are blind and visually impaired a greater independence, and that involves exploring the great outdoors. "TLCAD shares our goal to transform the lives of people through partnerships with highly trained assistance dogs," said Russell Gittlen, President of Guide Dogs of America. "This merger will allow us to put more dogs into the hands of people who need them -- which is our ultimate mission."
Find out more on the merger and what Guide Dogs of America is all about here.