Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Guide Dogs for People with Vision Loss

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We have such exciting news to share: a very specia

We have such exciting news to share: a very special litter of puppies is about to join the Guiding Eyes family, and we would like to ask you for your help in naming them! Each of the puppies will have a name beginning with “A.”
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Before we know it, these puppies will be making a profound difference in someone’s life as their Guiding Eyes guide dog. But there’s still a long journey of growing and learning ahead. And no puppy can begin that journey without a name!
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We’ll be sure to update you once we’ve decided on winners. But hurry, we’re expecting to welcome these new pups any day now at our whelping kennel in Patterson, New York. Names must be submitted by November 30.
Click the link in our bio to submit your favorite "A" name and stay tuned for the birth announcement in early December!
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Picture Description: A newborn yellow lab puppy snuggles up to its littermates in the whelping kennel at our Canine Development Center campus.
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Happy Veterans Day! Guiding Eyes is proud to serve

Happy Veterans Day! Guiding Eyes is proud to serve veterans and to be part of enabling continued freedom for people who have given so much to keep our country safe. To all our veterans - thank you for your service.
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Picture Description: Tacoma, a black lab wearing his blue training vest, lays in the grass with a large number of American flags waving in the wind in the background.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Williams / @tacomas_tales
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"Hazel’s language is definitely kindness. A sim

"Hazel’s language is definitely kindness. A simple 'hello' from her would always get a smile and I would often hear, 'you don’t know how much I needed that.' Besides bringing pure joy to the people around her, Hazel is so smart with such a drive to learn; when presented with a new skill or situation that she might not get immediately, she works to figure it out the second time. I am beyond proud that Hazel has succeeded in this journey and is starting her career, and excited for her to bring kindness, love and support to her graduate." -The Hostacky Family, volunteer raisers of Hazel in our Cleveland Puppy Raising Region.
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Meet Hazel, a German shepherd guide dog and this week's Transformation Tuesday! The sweet black and tan German shepherd recently completed home training with handler Larry in Seattle, Washington.
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From the moment Larry met Hazel, he could sense just how well the two would work together as a team. "The first time I put the harness on Hazel, it just felt so natural. The pace and pull felt just so right. She was happy being with me and we were really able to work well together, right from the beginning. We did a mile-long route and my neighborhood has irregular sidewalks and crossings, but she didn’t miss a single down or up curb. We’re improving every day and it’s been great."
Read more about Larry and Hazel by clicking the link in our bio.
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[1] Black and tan German shepherd Hazel is pictured as an adorable puppy sitting in the snow.
[2] A photo of Larry and Hazel during home training. Hazel stands in harness at the side of Larry who is seated at an outdoor cafe table. In the middle of the image are the titles: "Transformation Tuesday" and “Hazel”.
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“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” -Emily Bronte
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Make time for some self-care with this adorable puppy distraction featuring future guide dog Martha during her first time outside in October. It doesn't get cuter than this! 😍
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Picture Description: Black lab puppy Martha walks toward the camera with an orange leaf in her mouth while in the fenced turf area at our Canine Development Center.
Photo Credit: @zoeandthepeach
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 Our costume contest was

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 Our costume contest was close, but after counting the votes, we have our winner: Arya dressed as Little Red Riding Hood's grandma! Arya is being raised by volunteer Ann Halburian with the @GuidingEyesCapital Puppy Raising Region.
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But we’re pretty sure the real winners are all of us who got to enjoy so many adorable pictures of these great dogs in costumes. Thank you so much to everyone who voted, and a special shout-out to those who helped purchase some “treats” for our dogs in training!
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Picture Description: Black & tan coated German Shepherd Arya sits on the porch while wearing her granny outfit. Arya slightly tilts her head as she looks curiously toward the camera with glasses on her nose & a white lace mob cap on her head.
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