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President & CEO Thomas Panek Visits Today Show

We’re currently supporting more than 1,000 active guide dog teams – who are working together to experience all of life’s adventures, both big and small. But it takes a lot of effort and resources to raise our puppies and train them to become the best possible guiding partners for those with vision loss. Click here… Continue reading President & CEO Thomas Panek Visits Today Show

December 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our December 2019 Graduating Class! We thank this month’s sponsors for their generosity… “Congratulations & Merry Christmas!” – Paul Marchand “Congratulations and Best Wishes to the December 2019 graduating guide dog teams.  Go forward and do great things.” –  The Erie Region “In Memory of Stella and Salvatore Cambriello. —  Always in our… Continue reading December 2019 Graduating Class

Team Spotlight: Meet Angela & Hara

Meet Angela & guide dog Hara! Video with audio description is available here.

Year End Giving Tips 2019

Thank you for partnering with Guiding Eyes for the Blind through your generous support. As the end of the year approaches, please consider the following gift options — they may be an excellent way for you to further our work! Gifts of Appreciated Securities For many of our supporters, it makes tax sense to contribute… Continue reading Year End Giving Tips 2019

November 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our November 2019 Graduating Class! We thank this month’s sponsors for their generosity… “Congratulations to my good friend and fellow Board member, Curt Landtroop, and guide dog Quincy.  Thanks for all you have done for Guiding Eyes for so many years. Wishing you and the Class of November 2019 happy trails and wagging… Continue reading November 2019 Graduating Class

October 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our October 2019 Graduating Class! “Priceline is thrilled to celebrate this graduating class. Guiding Eyes for the Blind does invaluable work and we are proud to be among the many who support and admire them.” — Priceline Residential Graduates: Brooklyn and Liam Cynthia and Fagan Deborah and Everest Deborah and Glenna Dylan and… Continue reading October 2019 Graduating Class

Amazon Smile

Help Train Dogs—While You Shop! Did you know that you can raise money for guide dog training while you do your holiday shopping? The Amazon Smile program donates a portion of your purchase to the charity of your choice when you shop through the Smile portal. Simply visit smile.amazon.com, search the list of charities for… Continue reading Amazon Smile

Training Tips

Build a Better Relationship with Your Dog! Guide dogs learn a very specialized set of skills and commands, but any dog’s life (and their human’s) will be improved by some basic training. Here are a few tips to get the most from your relationship with your dog. Please share them with anyone who may need… Continue reading Training Tips

Team Spotlight: Meet David and Tessi

David joined our residential class of August 2019 to receive his very first guide dog. He found his match in a petite female yellow Lab with a pink heart on her nose named Tessi. Video Description: David sits on a bench on our nature path while talking to the camera with his yellow lab guide dog… Continue reading Team Spotlight: Meet David and Tessi

September 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our September 2019 Graduating Class! “Congratulation to Team Finn! May you have many safe and happy adventures together. Thank you to the puppy raisers of these amazing dogs for all they do to support the Guiding Eyes mission. Special thanks to Region Manager, Joy Hawksby, for her guidance and support in helping the… Continue reading September 2019 Graduating Class