Meet Graduate Brian Graduate Team: Brian and MooseAbout the Team: Moose, a male yellow Lab; Brian’s 1st guide dogHometown: New Bedford, MassachusettsTraining: April 2026 On-Campus Brian currently works as a resident assistant at the Carroll Center for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that provides educational consulting, vocational training, and technology instruction to children and seniors.… Continue reading Brian and Moose
Celebrating New Partnerships Share in the joy of this moment, when our students look forward to the adventures ahead with their Guiding Eyes guide dog. These intimate celebrations are recorded for guests interested in experiencing a Guiding Eyes graduation, but unable to join us in-person. It is our hope that people attending graduation, whether in-person… Continue reading Graduation is Time to Celebrate
We thank our generous sponsors: Vickia and Bubbles’ class training was sponsored by the Somers Car Show honoring the veterans. The DeMarco family has coordinated this event for the past nine years, in memory of Louis DeMarco, their beloved family member who was a Korean War vet. The family shares: “We host a non-profit show… Continue reading Vickia and Bubbles
You are handed the puppy in a parking lot. A velvety yellow blur, all paws and ribs and potential, wriggling in your arms like joy weaponized. She has a name that sounds too big for her, something noble or old-fashioned, and it hits you like a benediction. You are responsible for this. A tiny future guide… Continue reading The Goodbye Is the Gift
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating some very special canine moms at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. 🌷 Before a puppy can grow into a guide dog, their journey begins under their mother’s care. In our Whelping Kennel, each brood (mom) and her puppies are supported by a dedicated team that helps provide a safe, healthy,… Continue reading Pampering the Moms Behind the Mission
Meet Graduate Christine Graduate Team: Christine and VaderAbout the Team: Vader, a male black Lab; Christine’s 1st guide dogLocation: Montreal, Quebec, CanadaTraining: April 2026, On-Campus Christine lives in Quebec with her husband, son, and Vader, her first guide dog. Christine is a human rights attorney balancing a hybrid work schedule between downtown Montreal and working… Continue reading Christine and Vader
Meet Graduate Kathy Graduate Team: Kathy and AvisAbout the Team: Avis, a female black Labrador; Kathy’s 9th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Eugene, OregonTraining: March 2026 On-Campus Kathy works as a benefits counselor and enjoys hiking and making leather goods in her free time. She lost her sight to retinitis pigmentosa in the 1980s. Kathy and her… Continue reading Kathy and Avis
Meet Graduate Cecilia Graduate Team: Cecilia and JPAbout the Team: JP, a male, black Lab; Cecilia’s 3rd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Crofton, MarylandTraining: March 2026 Home Training Cecilia is an emergency manager in the Executive branch of the state of Maryland, for the Department of Disabilities. Her duties include analyzing policy and legislation. She considers herself a lifelong… Continue reading Cecilia and JP
Meet Graduate Guillermo Graduate Team: Guillermo and GeoAbout the Team Geo, a male black Lab; Guillermo’s 2nd guide dogLocation: Orlando, FloridaTraining: March 2026, On Campus Guillermo received his second guide dog, a male black Labrador named Geo. Guillermo works as an account executive for Lighthouse Works, an organization that provides employment for people who are… Continue reading Guillermo and Geo
Gratitude in action: honoring the ❤️ behind the harness Volunteer Appreciation Month has officially come to a close, and we are still smiling from such an incredible week celebrating all of our amazing volunteers! We loved welcoming them to campus for a variety of experiences, including blindfolded dog walks, tours of the new Wellness… Continue reading A Successful Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
