Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
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We are pleased to share photos of some of our May 2026 Kauth Award recipients!Named in honor of Guiding Eyes for the Bli...
06/10/2026

We are pleased to share photos of some of our May 2026 Kauth Award recipients!

Named in honor of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Founder, Donald Kauth, the Kauth Awards recognizes our employees who go above and beyond in service to our mission.

Congratulations to all of our Kauth Award winners! 👏

Photo descriptions:
1] President & CEO Chris Perry stands with Kauth Award recipient & Head of Corporate Partnerships Lisa DeLuca and Director of Planned Giving Kathleen O’Reilly in the hallway of the Training School campus.
2] Chris stands with Kauth Award recipient, Director of Finance Rina Ryan, and Chief Financial Officer Rob Miani, in the training school hallway.
3] Chief of Staff & Kauth Award recipient Laura Peterman poses for a photo with Chris and Programs Office Manager Jacquelyn Petroro in front of a portrait of a guide dog team working in the hallway of the training school.
4] Specialized Training GDMI Louise Thompson, GDMI Trainee Olivia Miller, and Specialized Training GDMI Andrea Martine pose for a photo with Chris after receiving their Kauth Awards. They are posed in front of a Guiding Eyes training van.
5] Client Services Specialist Sam Orie smiles for a photo after receiving her Kauth award and stands with Chris and Head of Human Resources, Janine Petroro.
6] Kerry Lemerise, Regional Puppy Program Manager and Kauth Award recipient, poses for a photo with Chris in Alumni Hall at Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
7] Jenna DiFusco, Senior Whelping Kennel Technician, poses for a photo with Chris at the Canine Development Center after receiving her Kauth Award.
8] Andi Dehors, Senior Whelping Kennel Technician, poses with Chris and Canine Evaluation Specialist, Chelsea Mora, after receiving her Kauth Award.

Drumroll please 🥁 These incredible pups have truly blown us away and now they’re stepping into an exciting new chapter o...
06/10/2026

Drumroll please 🥁

These incredible pups have truly blown us away and now they’re stepping into an exciting new chapter of their journeys!

Seven of the puppies, Rafiki, Rajah, Robin, Reveille, Rodeo, Rascal, and Richard, are continuing their path to becoming guide dogs. Their next big milestone? Being matched with a dedicated volunteer puppy raiser. Soon, they will head home with loving individuals who will nurture, train, and cheer them on over the next year as they prepare for formal guide dog training. 💙

Meanwhile, Roy & Risa have chosen a different adventure, life as cherished pets, and are already settling into their forever homes.

We couldn’t be prouder of every one of these amazing pups and it’s support from people like you that makes their journeys possible.

Right now, your impact can go even further. Thanks to a generous group of donors, every gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. Don’t wait: this opportunity ends tonight (6/11) at midnight!

Give now and double your impact 💙💙: https://bit.ly/SummerMatch2026

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Tomorrow is a very special day at Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Canine Development Center! Our litter of nine special Lab...
06/09/2026

Tomorrow is a very special day at Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Canine Development Center!

Our litter of nine special Labrador retriever puppies, Robin, Risa, Reveille, Roy, Rajah, Richard, Rafiki, Rodeo, and Rascal, are taking their formal puppy test, a meaningful step on their journey to becoming Guiding Eyes guide dogs 💙

During their puppy test, our team will evaluate each puppy’s enjoyment of working with people, along with their confidence, curiosity, and resilience in new environments. These tests help determine readiness for the next phase of their journey.

💛 Right now, your support can have twice the impact. Gifts made through June 11 will be DOUBLED up to $30,000, helping more people with vision loss receive a guide dog 🦮 Donate here: https://bit.ly/SummerMatch2026

Wish these puppies luck! We’ll be sure to share how they did! 🦮

Picture Description:
1] yellow Labrador retriever puppy Rodeo playfully grabs the clip of a leash as he walks towards a staff member’s outstretched hand
2] male black lab puppy Richard happily prances in a colorful fabric harness during a socialization session

This might be the cutest donation we’ve ever received! The students in Mrs. Ganassi’s Pre-School Program worked hard to ...
06/08/2026

This might be the cutest donation we’ve ever received! The students in Mrs. Ganassi’s Pre-School Program worked hard to raise funds in support of the guide dogs at Guiding Eyes for the Blind!

When it came time to present their donation, their excitement was contagious, especially as they learned more about Guiding Eyes and met two of our guide dogs in training. 

If their generosity today is any indication, this incredible group of young people is destined to do amazing things in the world!

Picture description: a group of pre-school kids smile broadly while posing for a photo in a grassy backyard. Foundation GDMIs Allie Greenberg & Marybeth Totaro sit in the center of the photo with a bright orange sign that says “Thank you” with handprints on it and an oversized check for “$469.00” that the children raised for Guiding Eyes.

Paws up if you’re ready for the weekend 🐾 Happy Friday from future Guiding Eyes guide dog Nayla 🥰Picture description: fe...
06/05/2026

Paws up if you’re ready for the weekend 🐾 Happy Friday from future Guiding Eyes guide dog Nayla 🥰

Picture description: female black lab puppy Nayla is held in her raiser’s arms and looks playfully up at the camera with her mouth opened slightly. She is holding her oversized puppy paws close to her face.

06/03/2026

🎶 Taking a midnight train going anywhere 🎶 For future guide dogs, learning to navigate public transportation is an essential part of the journey! Our Cleveland Puppy Raising Region recently visited a major transit hub to practice working through the hustle and bustle, and they handled it like pros while having a great time.

Behind every confident guide dog is a dedicated Puppy Raiser creating meaningful, real world experiences like this. Each outing helps build a rich “library” of skills these puppies will carry with them into their future careers.

Want to be part of the journey and make a lasting impact? Become a Puppy Raiser with Guiding Eyes and help shape a future guide dog. 💙 Join this incredible community of Puppy Raisers: https://bit.ly/geb_puppyraiser

Video description:
1] a yellow lab pup on program wears a blue puppy jacket and sits calmly while a RTA train arrives at the station
2] a close up view of an elaborate gold and marble building that says “Tower City Center”
Text: Next Stop: Public Transit Training!
3] a group of puppy raisers walk yellow lab pups on program wearing blue puppy jackets into the Tower City Center transit hub
4] a male yellow lab pup in a blue puppy jacket and a beige head collar looks through the railing in the Tower City Center to see other pups in puppy jackets walking with their raisers in front of the retail stores
5] the group of puppy raisers walk down a set of marble stairs with their pups on program
6] five yellow lab pups settle at their raisers feet during the train ride while wearing their blue puppy jackets

Join us in sending a huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at Mastercard for spending not one, but two volunteer days wi...
06/01/2026

Join us in sending a huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at Mastercard for spending not one, but two volunteer days with us at both our Canine Development Center and Training School campuses! 🐾💙

From preparing our “Regal Gardens” for the season to bathing dogs and assembling food enrichment toys, these teams jumped in wherever help was needed. Of course, there was no shortage of pups to love along the way!

Each volunteer day wrapped up with a special training demonstration and the opportunity to walk with a guide dog under blindfold, offering meaningful insight into what it’s like to partner with a guide dog.

Thank you, Mastercard, for your hard work, generosity, and commitment to our mission. We also want to extend our thanks to Volunteer New York!, for their excellent job coordinating these hardworking volunteer groups. We’re so grateful to have you both by our side! [Alt text provided!]

05/29/2026

“No one really wants to tell you that you’re losing your eyesight; that you’ll be blind. Slowly I dimmed the lights, I lowered the shades, and ultimately closed doors. I lost my freedom, my independence, and if I’m honest, my courage.”

Doug Clark lived in NYC when he saw an ad in the paper looking for volunteer puppy sitters for Guiding Eyes. He found his experience sitting future Guiding Eyes guide dogs delightful, particularly getting to love and get to know dozens of puppies that were all being raised for the same special purpose: to become a Guiding Eyes guide dog.

Doug never expected to be on the other side, receiving a guide dog from Guiding Eyes. With his guide dog, Deirdre, by his side, Doug shared this: “When I go on trips with my family, I actually get to go out and experience things like the beach with Deirdre, the aquarium, going out to dinner, and seeing friends. It’s made a tremendous difference in my life.”

Video description: Guiding Eyes graduate Doug Clark sits in the student lounge area of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Headquarters and speaks towards the camera. Photos and videos of Doug with his female black lab guide dog, Deirdre, appear and show sweet moments between the team as they work together across the street, cuddle up to each other, and visit the beach. Text: Words from a Guiding Eyes Graduate and Former Volunteer Puppy Sitter

Scarsdale High School lives by the motto “Non-Sibi” - “not for oneself alone” - and their annual day of service brings t...
05/28/2026

Scarsdale High School lives by the motto “Non-Sibi” - “not for oneself alone” - and their annual day of service brings those words to life 💙

We’re always honored to be part of it! The HELP Animals Club has welcomed Guiding Eyes for the Blind to many Non-Sibi Days, connecting students with our mission in a meaningful way.

This year, our lead vet tech, Cheryl Apostle, shared what goes into caring for future guide dogs 🦮 From learning about veterinary care to meeting future guide dog puppies, students got a firsthand look at the journey to becoming a guide dog.

Photo descriptions:
1] Female yellow lab pup on program, Rapunzel, lays down in her blue puppy jacket and looks up attentively at her raiser. Two German Shepherd puppies on program lay down in the background of the image
2] Lead licensed veterinary tech Cheryl Apostle stands with male yellow lab guide dog, Tahoe, and presents to the students about the Journey of a Guiding Eyes guide dog. Students sit at desks and face watch attentively
3] A closed fist of a student shows the two-tone Guiding Eyes logo icon as a temporary tattoo
4] Two young children delicately pet Rapunzel who lays patiently and looks up at her raiser
5] The members of the HELP Animals Club pose for a photo with Guiding Eyes puppy sitter & Scarsdale High School Teacher, Robin Bray. Guiding Eyes volunteers & staff pose for the photo with pups on program female black and tan German Shepherd Greta, Quartz, Rapunzel, male black lab Santo, and active guide dog Tahoe. A collection of toys & treats donated by the club are arranged in front of the group.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their s...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day ❤️

Picture description:
A yellow lab pup on program wears a blue puppy jacket and poses for a photo beside a row of American flag-inspired parade flags that are lined up along a walkway.

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