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This week's Transformation Tuesday feature is Sham

This week's Transformation Tuesday feature is Shamus, a handsome black and tan German Shepherd guide dog. @cornelluniversity alumni may know the affectionate pup as "Famous Shamus" from his time on-campus with his volunteer puppy raiser, Brittany. Shamus was raised with the @guidingeyesatcornell Club through our Fingerlakes Puppy Raising Region.
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Brittany recalls, "Although he was raised on Cornell University’s huge campus, it seemed like no matter which part of campus we were on somebody would recognize and call out to him. Shamus was the mascot of the student section at hockey games, a big hit when he walked with me at my undergraduate graduation, and a beloved member of @cornellvet’s Class of 2023. It’s his winning personality that allowed him to blossom into the guide dog he is today. I feel very blessed to be able to watch him spread his love to his handler and to everyone he meets on their journey together.”
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In October, Shamus completed home training with handler Renee. Shamus is Renee's 6th Guiding Eyes dog, and he just so happens to be the nephew of her previous guide dog, Henley. She describes the personable pup as, "very regal & takes his job as a guide very seriously. He is very affectionate, liking to stay close to me and laying on my feet if possible."
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You can read more about Renee and Shamus by clicking the link in our bio.
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Picture Description:
[1] Shamus is pictured as an adorable puppy sitting in the grass. Shamus's big ears have flopped together on his head.
Credit: @brittany_papa_
[2] Renee & Shamus’s graduation photo. Renee sits on the brick porch stairs with Shamus in a sit at her feet. Shamus looks happily toward the camera while wearing his dark grey @ruffwear UniFly harness.
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"You should have seen my food bowl manners a week

"You should have seen my food bowl manners a week ago! I used to jump on mom when she would bring out my food bowl. Now, I’m working on holding my sit even longer. Can you spot my little tongue? 😛" -Uber the future guide dog
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Video Description: Yellow labrador retriever puppy Uber practices sitting nicely for a meal with his volunteer puppy raiser (out of frame). The raiser slowly lowers the metal food dish as Uber politely waits. Uber's tongue sticks slightly out of his mouth as he concentrates on his meal in the dish. When he tries to stand up early, his raiser lifts the bowl. Uber quickly returns to a sit, and his raiser slowly lowers the bowl once again. Uber remains in a sit this time until his bowl is fully placed on the ground. Uber's raiser gives the "free" command, and the hungry pup approaches the bowl and begins to eat.
Video Credit: @geb_uber
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This morning, Amore got together with her puppy pa

This morning, we welcomed representatives from the

This morning, we welcomed representatives from the Columbian Hose Co. #1 of the Peekskill Volunteer Fire Department to our Training School campus. They presented us with a check for $5,000 and had the opportunity to observe an outdoor training demonstration from Jolene Hollister, Lead Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Director of the Running Guides Program, along with Farrow, a guide dog in-training.
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We are so grateful for their support of our mission. Thank you!
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Picture Descriptions:
[1] Black lab guide dog Farrow looks up eagerly to "check-in" while standing at the side of her instructor. Farrow wears a traditional leather guide dog harness and grey @ruffwear booties.
[2] Guiding Eyes staff members along with representatives from the Columbian Hose Co. 1 of the Peekskill Fire Department pose for a photo while presenting the check outside the Guiding Eyes Training School main entrance.
[3] After completing the obstacle course demonstration, Jolene kneels on the sidewalk and gives some pets and cuddles to Farrow, a female black lab guide dog. Farrow wags her tail while happily pressing her head into Jolene's arms for a hug.
Photos by @zoeandthepeach
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It's almost Valentine's Day, and Amore needs your

It's almost Valentine's Day, and Amore needs your help! The sweet future guide dog is exchanging valentines with her fellow pups in just a few days, but she needs your help choosing the paw-fect photo for the card!
Click the link in our bio to vote for your favorite picture.
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Picture Description: Amore, an adorable black lab puppy, lays swaddled in a red and white patterned blanket on the staff of a Canine Development Center staff member who wears a sparkly red lei around her neck. Amore wears a bright pink plastic Valentine's Day headband and has a soft cut out heart placed on top of her head.
Photo Credit: @brennaplank with assistance from @alex.tucks & Gabby Gonzales
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