highlighting student and partnership with new guide dog
Meet Graduate Tyler Graduate Team: Tyler and FranAbout the Team: Fran, a female black Lab; Tyler’s 1st guide dogLocation: Sims, North CarolinaTraining: June 2025 On-Campus Tyler is a junior biology major at Barton College. He participates in the marching band, playing the 5th bass drum, and is also part of the Bulldogs Thrive Pathway Program.… Continue reading Tyler and Fran
Meet Graduate Carlos Graduate Team: Carlo and IndoAbout the Team: Indo, a male black & tan German Shepherd; Carlos’ 4th guide dogLocation: Saint Paul, MinnesotaTraining: July 2025 On-Campus Carlos was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from high school, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Arizona State University. Since 2021,… Continue reading Carlos and Indo
Meet Graduate George Graduate Team: George and WhispyAbout the Team: Whispy is a female yellow Lab; George’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaTraining: June 2025 On-Campus George was born in Cuba and raised in South Florida. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and his Master’s degree in Botany – Taxonomy from the… Continue reading George and Whispy
Meet Graduate Sue Ellen Graduate Team: Sue Ellen and ChulaAbout the Team: Chula, a female black Lab; Sue Ellen’s 5th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Louisville, KentuckyTraining: June 2025 Home Training Sue Ellen is a loyal returning graduate of Guiding Eyes. As the recipient of her fifth Guiding Eyes guide dog, she explains that when she finds… Continue reading Sue Ellen and Chula
Meet Graduate Lilith Graduate Team: Lilith and JaxAbout the Team: Jax, a male black Lab; Lily’s 1st guide dogLocation: South Kent, ConnecticutTraining: July 2025 On Campus Lily is continuing her education at Highlander Transition Academy after graduating from the CT Region 1 School District. She aspires to become a public speaker and is committed to… Continue reading Lilith and Jax
Meet Graduate Rachel Graduate Team: Rachel and OdysseyAbout the Team Odyssey, a female black Lab, is Rachel’s 1st guide dogLocation: Bonaire, GeorgiaTraining: June 2025 On-Campus Rachel works as a Systems Engineer for the United States Air Force, and in this role, she ensures the successful development and deployment of complex engineering systems. Her first guide… Continue reading Rachel and Odyssey
Meet Graduate Debra Graduate Team: Debra and GandalfAbout the Team: Gandalf, a yellow male Lab; Debra’s 3rd guide from Guiding EyesLocation: Louisville, KentuckyTraining: June 2025 Home Training Deb is a seasoned guide dog handler, receiving her first dog while in her junior year of college. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, and after graduation,… Continue reading Debra and Gandalf
Meet Graduate Deirdre Graduate Team: Deirdre and BookerAbout the Team: Booker, a male Black & Tan German Shepherd; Deidre’s 10th guide & 3rd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Tacoma, WashingtonTraining: June 2025 On-Campus Deirdre is an Army veteran who served for 10 years before losing her vision due to an injury. She has been out of the… Continue reading Deirdre and Booker
Meet Graduate Katie Graduate Team: Katie and FableAbout the Team: Fable, a female black Lab; Katie’s 2nd Guiding Eyes guide dogLocation: Minneapolis, MinnesotaTraining: May 2025 On-Campus Katie works in Human Resources, specializing in employee relations. In this role, she addresses various topics, including employee concerns and performance management issues. She shares her home in Minneapolis… Continue reading Katie and Fable
Meet Graduate Ashlee Graduate Team: Ashlee and DreamAbout the Team: Dream, a female yellow Lab; Ashlee’s 1st guide dogLocation: Moultonborough, New HampshireTraining: July 2025 On-Campus Ashlee is a rising junior at Clemson University, pursuing a double major in secondary education and mathematics. When the new semester begins, she and her guide dog, Dream, will share… Continue reading Ashlee and Dream
