This may seem obvious, but at Guiding Eyes, we’re crazy about dogs, and we absolutely LOVE photographs of dogs working, playing and simply enjoying life. Our first photo contest of 2014 opens TODAY, February 5th and closes on February 19th. Photos will be judged by Guiding Eyes staff and winners will be announced via Facebook and… Continue reading PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by Canine Company
Q: Benton, how does it feel to be a star? A: It feels pretty good! I’d like to give a shout out to Tracey, my best bud, “back up” puppy and companion for the trip to the Puppy Bowl. Q: Where did your family watch the game? A: My family of volunteer puppy raisers watched… Continue reading Q&A with Puppy Bowl star Benton
Guiding Eyes graduate Zerline Johnson recently retired guide dog Margo. She shares these thoughts as she awaits meeting her new companion in an upcoming class. It’s time for my new baby It’s time for my new baby! I miss the warmth and pressure of that body leaning against my leg, head in lap and eyes… Continue reading A Graduate's Poem
A poem by graduate Pam Garde How four legs and one heart makes the journey to work so much safer… She wakes me with a kiss, and some whimpers to boot It means, “Mom, get up,” and oh, what a hoot. We run down the stairs and park, feed, water and park It’s only after 6… Continue reading The Journey to Work
We recently caught up with Heidi Surette, the volunteer puppy raiser for Puppy Bowl star and future guide dog, Benton. Guiding Eyes: What inspired you to raise a Guiding Eyes puppy? Heidi: My inspiration is my dad, Paul. My dad is blind and lived a very active life. He was employed as a piano… Continue reading Raising a Puppy Bowl Star
Westchester County, NY (January 28, 2014) – On Saturday, January 25, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, known around the globe as one of the foremost guide dog schools, celebrated the graduation of Cecil Williams and Guiding Eyes Godiva, a two-year old yellow Lab and successor guide for Orlando, who received widespread praise across the globe… Continue reading Cecil Williams Returns to Guiding Eyes
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, known around the globe as one of the foremost guide dog schools, has announced that William D. Badger, the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire after a twenty-year tenure. A new President and CEO, Thomas A. Panek, will join Guiding Eyes on February 18, 2014. Badger will begin… Continue reading Guiding Eyes Names New President and CEO
Hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season! Janice and I have been super busy with the festivities, along with school and preparation for my father’s wedding. We participated in several walks for charity, including one that supported Relay for Life and another for The Iris Network, a Portland based charity providing rehabilitation to… Continue reading Janice has an IFT date
Grad Charley Tipps works as a rehabilitation specialist in Oklahoma. His best bud, guide dog Hobbs, is never far from his side. Charley was recently recognized for “outstanding achievement, dedication and leadership in the field of rehabilitation teaching” by the Mid America Conference of Rehabilitation Teachers. Congratulations Charley – we’re grateful for what you do!… Continue reading Congratulations Charley Tipps!
by volunteer Cheryl Lawyer As puppy raisers, we do the best we can do to help these furry kids grow up to prepare for their future careers as guide dogs for the blind. But as we all know – there are no guarantees in life. Not all Guiding Eyes dogs become guides. When pups go… Continue reading Proud to be a Puppy Raiser
