Meet Graduate Mia Graduate Team: Mia and MelonAbout the Team: Melon, a female yellow Lab; Mia’s 1st guide dogLocation: Pittsburg, KansasTraining: August 2025 On-Campus Mia is a senior at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, majoring in English and creative writing. She plans to continue at Pitt for her master’s degree, aiming for a career as… Continue reading Mia and Melon
Meet Graduate Kimberly Graduate Team: Kimberly and QuakeAbout the Team: Quake – a black male Lab, Kimberly’s 2nd guide dog, 1st from Guiding EyesLocation: Fort Wayne, IndianaTraining: September 2025 On-Campus Kimberly recently began working as a receptionist at the non-profit Big Brothers Big Sisters, where she enjoys greeting visitors while supporting a mission she deeply… Continue reading Kimberly and Quake
Meet Graduate Pamela Graduate Team: Pamela and KingdomAbout the Team: Kingdom, a male, yellow Lab; Pam’s 6th guide dog & 1st Guiding Eyes.Location: Chatsworth, CaliforniaTraining: September 2025 On-Campus Pam, a California native, has always called the state home. She is a mother and grandmother who retired after a long nursing career. Pam attended nursing school in Orange County, California, and dedicated… Continue reading Pamela and Kingdom
Meet Graduate Shelby Graduate Team: Shelby and AngelAbout the Team: Angel – a male, black German Shepherd; Shelby’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Laramie, WyomingTraining: September 2025 On-Campus Shelby currently works with the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) and Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) programs as an Assistive Technology Program Specialist, providing access to assistive technology… Continue reading Shelby and Angel
Meet Graduate Deborah Graduate Team: Deborah and EverleyAbout the Team: Everley – a male black Lab, is Debbie’s 3rd Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Anoka, MinnesotaTraining: September 2025 On-Campus Debbie was born and raised in Illinois and now resides approximately 20 miles from Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa during childhood, her vision declined over the… Continue reading Deborah and Everley
Meet Graduate Abigail Graduate Team: Abigail and AnnieAbout the Team: Annie, a female yellow Lab; Abby’s 1st guide dogLocation: Concord, New HampshireTraining: September 2025 On-Campus Abby attends New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, where she is pursuing a triple major in psychology, criminal justice, and history. Abby and her guide dog, Annie, live in… Continue reading Abigail and Annie
Meet Graduate Rolando Graduate Team: Rolando and AtticusAbout the team: Atticus, a male black Lab; Rolando’s 1st guide dogLocation: Elmwood Park, NJTraining: August 2025 On-Campus Rolando is now in his eleventh year of teaching history at a public middle school in New Jersey. His new guide dog, Atticus, has been a positive addition to his… Continue reading Rolando and Atticus
Dear Guiding Eyes Graduate Community, I’m pleased to share that Christopher Perry will be joining us as our new President & CEO, effective November 3rd. Christopher is an accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience leading mission-driven organizations. He brings a servant leadership approach and a strong track record of implementing organizational improvements that enhance mission… Continue reading Welcoming Christopher Perry as Incoming President & CEO
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is pleased to announce that Christopher Perry has joined the organization as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 3, 2025. Perry is a seasoned nonprofit executive with a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in several mission-driven organizations. He employs a servant leadership approach and has a proven… Continue reading Guiding Eyes Welcomes Christopher Perry as Incoming President & CEO
At Guiding Eyes, maintaining the health and wellbeing of our world-class canines is our primary concern from the day our litters are born – for it is the health of the dog that ensures the safety of the graduate they will one day guide. For all dogs, physical and mental health are equally important, as… Continue reading Keeping a Guide Dog Healthy: Essential Care and Preventive Tips -Sponsored by Spot Pet
