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This week's Transformation Tuesday feature is Ande

This week's Transformation Tuesday feature is Anderson, a sweet yellow lab from our Winter Olympic Litter, named in honor of @TeamUSA Gold Medalists at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. Anderson's namesake is @JamieAnderson, whose slopestyle win made her the first female snowboarder to win more than one Olympic gold.
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For Jordan, Anderson's volunteer puppy raiser in the @gebrichmond region, it was clear right from the start that Anderson was a 'good-as-gold' pup with a huge heart and an even bigger smile. "Anderson was my best buddy for over a year. We did everything together; shopping, restaurants, vacations, and many work trips. You can’t help but fall in love with Anderson when you meet him. Anderson was always so willing to accommodate my every request, even when that meant posing for a million pictures or dressing up like Anderson Cooper (including glasses and a wig). His calm demeanor and willingness to please make him an exceptional companion and guide."
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In September, Anderson trained with his partner Margaret, a retired Psychiatric Therapist. Anderson is Margaret's 6th Guiding Eyes guide dog, and each guide dog has made a big difference in Margaret's life. "[They've made an impact] in every way! It has allowed me to go to work, take buses, go out with friends and have a more active life. My guide dogs have provided security and companionship. They even helped with therapy groups when I was working, by becoming a part of the therapy. Patients fell in love with my dogs and they adapted themselves to the love. They were all very good dogs.”
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Read more about Margaret and Anderson by clicking the link in our bio.
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Picture Description:
[1] Yellow lab Anderson is pictured as an adorable puppy in a down position while wearing a medal on a red ribbon around his neck.
Credit: @tischmanpets
[2] Margaret & Anderson’s team graduation photo, with Anderson looking very professional in his leather guide dog harness as he sits beside Margaret.
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"Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything

"Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers."
-Kahlil Gibran
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Picture description: Randy, an adorable black lab puppy, sits in the snow while on a hike with his puppy raiser. Randy slightly tilts his head as he poses for the camera.
Photo Credit: @raising_randy20
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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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Picture Description:
[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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