It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Badger, former President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, who died on December 30, 2024. Bill became the President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind in 1993, and for over two decades, he was dedicated to helping individuals… Continue reading Remembering Bill Badger
As 2024 comes to a close, please consider these meaningful gift options – all 100% tax-deductible. Help transform the lives of people with vision loss through exceptional Guiding Eyes guide dogs. 10 Ways to Make a Year-End Gift Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many! Your support is appreciated.
UPDATE! We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Guiding Eyes family! The fabulous “F” litter! The names of the three males are Flash, Fiyero, Frodo; the four females are Fancy, Feta, Fiesta, and Fantasia. Thank you to everyone who sent in their suggestions and helped name Tina’s seven Labrador puppies. Our… Continue reading You named our “F” puppies!
Amazon Wishlists for our Pups! Training School WishlistHockmeyer Puppy Pavilion WishlistWhelping Kennel WishlistBreeding Kennel WishlistHome Socialization Wishlist It’s that time of the year, and the dogs and puppies at Guiding Eyes would like to remind you that pups like presents too! Did you know that Guiding Eyes has several Amazon Wishlists available? Relying on the… Continue reading Amazon Wishlists for Our Pups
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
