Giving Tuesday: December 3, 2024 Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global annual event committed to promoting charitable giving and unity. This year, on December 3, it offers a meaningful moment to celebrate the vital impact guide dogs have in the lives of people with vision loss. Guiding Eyes dogs bring more… Continue reading Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways to Give
Congratulations to the winners! It was a close vote for our annual Halloween costume contest! But after tallying up all the votes, here are the top three winners: 🖼️ Pearl and Ohio, dressed as “American Paw-thic” from Janet Newcity, Puppy Raiser, Columbus Region,Pearl: Breed Eval and Ohio: Released 🌙 Mack and Fleetwood, dressed as Sun… Continue reading Feeling the Howl-o-ween Spirit? The votes are in!
Guiding Eyes has always said that the best guide dogs are the ones that have the desire to be guide dogs. However, dogs unsuitable for guide work can explore other career paths. For our high-energy dogs with a passion for sniffing, detection work can be an ideal option. Meet Tango. Tango is Guiding Eyes’ very… Continue reading Tango’s new career in the UN Security K-9 Unit
Join us in recognizing National Estate Planning Awareness Week from October 21-27, a time to reflect on the importance of securing your future and the lasting impact you can make. At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we’re dedicated to helping people who are blind or have vision loss gain independence, confidence, and freedom through their… Continue reading National Estate Planning Awareness Week: FreeWill
Cindy Lou Altman and yellow Labrador, Crystal, graduated as a guide dog team in February of this year. Seven months later, these experienced runners were participating in the Philadelphia Distance Run, 5K race. You can read the article or listen to the audio about Cindy Lou, Crystal and the Philly Distance Run at this link… Continue reading Running the “big race”: Cindy Lou and Crystal
National Dog Day was August 26th and September is National Guide Dog Month, so what better way to celebrate than to spread the word about our mission, our beloved Guiding Eyes pups, and amazing life-changing dogs? CEO & President Thomas Panek, along with his guide dog Ten, and Running Guides Manager Jolene Hollister, with 9-week-old… Continue reading Celebrating National Dog Day & Guide Dog Month
As we celebrate National Dog Day 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible bond we share with our canine companions. Whether you’re welcoming a new dog into your home or looking to strengthen your connection with your long-time furry friend, there are countless ways to nurture and deepen that special relationship, and… Continue reading 10 Expert Tips to Strengthen the Bond with Your Dog
WAGATHON is a cumulative marathon that you and your dog can do anywhere, at your own pace through the month of September. The ultimate goal is to hit 26.2 miles by September 30 – participation is simple, whether you run or walk a 5K, a 10K, a half or full marathon, the goal is to… Continue reading WAGATHON 2024 – Get Ready!
Make a Will Month: A Special Opportunity to Support Guiding Eyes for the Blind August is Make a Will Month, and it’s a perfect time to consider the future – not just for yourself, but for the causes you care about. At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are dedicated to providing exceptional guide dogs… Continue reading Support Guiding Eyes During “Make a Will” Month
August is National Dog Month! Let’s celebrate the exceptional dogs we love and respect, and the wonderful bond between humans and canines that makes our partnerships shine. At Guiding Eyes, the connection between humans and dogs is our cornerstone. It starts from the moment our puppies are born, with gentle massage for the littlest ones… Continue reading August is National Dog Month
