Meet Graduate John Graduate Team: John and GibbsAbout the team: Gibbs, a male black Lab, is John’s 1st guide dogLocation: Orlando, FloridaTraining: August 2023 On-Campus John and his wife Ann live in Orlando, Florida with their yellow Lab rescue, Millie. The newest member of the family, Gibbs, is John’s first guide dog. John is a… Continue reading John and Gibbs
It’s that time of year again, when the autumn air brings with it the familiar feeling of “Back to School.” But this season isn’t just for students; it’s also an exciting time for several Guiding Eyes “Pups-on-Program.” Puppies of varying ages have embarked on college campuses, attending classes, bonding with friends in dorm rooms and… Continue reading Pups on Campus
Meet Graduate Miranda Graduate Team: Miranda and Grover About the Team: Grover, a male black Lab, is Miranda’s 1st guide dogLocation: Englewood, ColoradoTraining: August 2023 On-Campus Miranda has loved dogs her entire life. Before she became blind, she raised 10 guide dog puppies with her family and thinks it serendipitous to have her own guide dog,… Continue reading Miranda and Grover
From Spotify for Podcasters: Guided by Love, by Catherine FenlonAugust 2023: Guiding Eyes Puppy RaisingGuest: Aileen King, Westchester County NY Puppy Raiser “It will change your life, genuinely…“ We are pleased to share with you the 2nd podcast highlighting Guiding Eyes from Catherine Fenlon, a high school student and Guiding Eyes volunteer. She was introduced… Continue reading Podcast: Puppy Raising – it will change your life
Meet Graduate Amy Graduate Team: Amy and FairleeAbout the Team: Fairlee, a female black Lab, is Amy’s 1st guide dogHometown: Lincoln, NebraskaTraining: August 2023 Home Training Amy was born and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. She spent time in Kansas City and currently resides in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa and a stigmatism,… Continue reading Amy and Fairlee
Meet Graduate Maria Graduate Team: Maria and ElmerAbout the Team: Elmer, a male black Lab, is Maria’s 4th guide dogLocation: Louisville, KentuckyTraining: August 2023 On-Campus Maria has come to Guiding Eyes to be paired with a guide dog every 10 years, since the summer of 1993. Right on time, she returns for her fourth guide… Continue reading Maria and Elmer
Meet Graduate Tracy Graduate Team: Tracy and AliceAbout the Team: Alice, a female black Lab, is Tracy’s 7th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: West Haven, ConnecticutTraining: July 2023 Home training Tracy lives in West Haven and works at the VA Medical Center as a Certified Visual Rehab Therapist. She works with veterans who have blindness due to… Continue reading Tracy and Alice
Meet Graduate Larriece Graduate Team: Larriece and OliverAbout the Team: Oliver, a male yellow Lab, is Larriece’s 2nd guide dog (her 1st Guiding Eyes dog)Location: San Rafael, CaliforniaTraining: July 2023 Home Training Larriece describes herself as brave and it is evident in her adventurous lifestyle. She grew up in southern California, and after graduating high school… Continue reading Larriece and Oliver
Meet Graduate Thomas Graduate Team: Thomas and KempAbout the Team: Kemp, a male black Lab, is Thomas’ 2nd Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaTraining: August 2023 On-Campus Thomas was born, raised, and educated in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he still resides and works. He attended the University of Winnipeg earning a bachelor’s degree with a combined… Continue reading Thomas and Kemp
Meet Graduate Lindsay Graduate Team: Lindsay and EveAbout the Team: Eve, a female black Lab, is Lindsay’s 1st guide dogLocation: Paramount, CaliforniaTraining: July 2023 On-Campus Lindsay is studying to earn her masters and credentials from San Francisco State University in special education, with a concentration in blind and low vision students. While pursuing these dual… Continue reading Lindsay and Eve
