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
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
Every guide dog partnership begins long before a harness is placed in hand. It begins with people – dedicated volunteers who give their time, care, and energy to move our mission forward. During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the full community behind each partnership. From those working hands-on with our pups to those supporting operations in… Continue reading National Volunteer Week 2026
Our graduates know better than anyone that life with a guide dog is full of moments that are funny, touching, surprising, and unforgettable, sometimes all at once. Inspired by a graduate’s local library writing contest, our first Miniature Moments contest invited Guiding Eyes graduates to capture true stories from life with their dogs in 50… Continue reading Miniature Moments Contest 2026
Visit our Golf Classic website ⛳️ Looking forward to another great Golf event at Mount Kisco Country Club! Monday, June 15, 2026 FeaturingFootball Legend & Guiding Eyes Board Member Eli Manning,who will be out on the course this year! Join us for a day of excellent golf, great food & prizes and, of course, amazing… Continue reading The 49th Annual Golf Classic
Happy National Puppy Day 2026! 🐾 Today, we’re celebrating the joy, curiosity, and incredible potential of puppies at the beginning of their journeys. Each playful moment and milestone helps shape them into confident, life-changing partners with the help of our dedicated puppy raisers. Get to know these lovable personalities who are already making an impact… Continue reading Celebrate National Puppy Day!
Click the image above to play a video of the segment with Alissa and Quartz. (Linked image opens in a new tab.) We’re excited to share that Guiding Eyes was recently featured on ABC News Live Weekend in a segment celebrating National Puppy Day. Long-time puppy raiser and current Guiding Eyes employee, Alissa Phillips, appeared… Continue reading ABC News Live Weekend features Guiding Eyes Puppy and Raiser
Choose a Guiding Eyes photo that makes you smile and set it as your phone wallpaper to show your Guiding Eyes pride every time you unlock your screen. For assistance, see the steps below. Save the Image Tap and hold the photo and select “Save to Photos” (or “Download Image”) Or click the download button… Continue reading Wag-Worthy Wallpapers for Your Phone
Supporting Guiding Eyes: 41st Annual Polar Bear Run On Sunday, February 22, 2026, runners and walkers gathered at Lake Waramaug for the 41st Annual Polar Bear Run, and what a day it was. We are incredibly grateful to our devoted corporate partner, TrailHeads, for once again naming Guiding Eyes for the Blind as the event’s… Continue reading A Successful Polar Bear Run 2026
