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"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the hea

"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world."
-John Evelyn
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Happy Friday from Ogden and Vanessa! These sweet pups live with the McNulty family. Ogden is being fostered as a stud (dad) in our breeding colony, while Vanessa is just starting out her journey as a pup-on-program in our Lower Westchester Puppy Raising Region (@geb_lwst).
Click the link in our bio to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities that we offer.
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Picture Description: Ogden, a black and tan German shepherd, lays on the fuzzy grey blanket on the wooden floor while snuggled up with yellow lab puppy Vanessa. The two look toward the camera with curious expressions.
Photo Credit: Kevin & Sheree McNulty
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"It is of the small joys and little pleasures that

"It is of the small joys and little pleasures that the greatest of our days are built." - Mary Anne Radmacher
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Watch future guide dog Reggae assist his volunteer puppy raiser with bringing in the newspaper. What a good helper!
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Learn more about puppy raising by clicking the link in our bio.
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Video Description: Black Labrador retriever puppy Reggae carries the newspaper in a plastic sleeve from the mailbox to the house while walking on a flat collar and long leash with his puppy raiser. Reggae proudly shows off his helping skills with a few happy leaps in the air and slowly runs toward the porch steps.
Video Credit: @reggae_fever_geb
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Our first Transformation Tuesday feature of 2021 i

Our first Transformation Tuesday feature of 2021 is Uriah, a lovable yellow lab guide dog. Uriah is described as a "big, fluffy, playful teddy bear, a sweet dog and my darling boy" by his handler Lisa after the pair completed Home Training in November.
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Uriah is Lisa's third Guiding Eyes dog, and Lisa emphasizes what a big impact they have each made on her life: "Each part of having a guide dog compliments the other, so they help my overall well-being and I flourish all around. They are emotionally uplifting; I enjoy the rapport with them and the developing relationship. I get to go outside to get exercise and fresh air with a trusted companion."
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A special shoutout to volunteers Steve & Jennn Partlow and family who raised Uriah in our Dutchess Puppy Raising Region. The friendly pup's sweet and gentle nature was evident from the moment he stepped into their household: "One of Uriah’s greatest traits was his patience. He was ever-patient with our 5-year-old daughter, who loved to lay her head on his side; the two would just lie on the floor together."
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You can read more about Lisa and Uriah by clicking the link in our bio.
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[1] Uriah, a yellow lab, is pictured as an adorable puppy fast asleep while laying on the maroon mat in the kitchen.
[2] Lisa stands in the grass yard and smiles for the camera while Uriah, wearing a blue @ruffwear UniFly Harness, sits at her feet with a serious expression.
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This week's Transformation Tuesday features handso

This week's Transformation Tuesday features handsome guide dog Malone. The sweet black lab is the first guide dog for his handler Lauryn, a college student from Gillette, Wyoming.
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With Malone at her side, Lauryn is ready to tackle the adventures of college and beyond: "I’m already feeling more independent. It felt awesome to walk around the supermarket on my own and not have to depend on anyone else. I’m gaining independence, but I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface."
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Right now, before the end of the year, every single tax-deductible gift to Guiding Eyes will be MATCHED up to $150,000 towards their end of year goal! Your gift will help create and support guide dog teams like Lauryn and Malone.
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Click the donate button or the link in our bio to take advantage of this generous offer and double your impact!
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Picture Description:
[1] Black lab Malone is pictured as an adorable puppy sitting on the grass.
[2] Lauryn & Malone’s graduation portrait with Malone looking very professional in his leather guide dog harness. Lauryn sits on the stone wall beside a garden with Malone at her feet.
Photo Credit [1]: @guidingeyes_cbus
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From our family to yours: Merry Christmas!
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Picture Description: Among the presents underneath a Christmas tree, black lab puppy Starsky sits in a bucket decorated in the style of Santa's outfit and looks up at the camera with an innocent expression.
Credit: G-Lee Bridges
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