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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It was a big day for Guiding Eyes pups Nate, Gayle, and Tony, along with their human namesakes! Last year, we introduced...
09/03/2026

It was a big day for Guiding Eyes pups Nate, Gayle, and Tony, along with their human namesakes!

Last year, we introduced you to three adorable puppies just beginning their journeys to become Guiding Eyes guide dogs. Today, they’ve recently celebrated their first birthdays and are spending their days learning, growing, and building their skills with their volunteer Puppy Raisers.

Soon, they’ll take the next exciting step in their journeys: formal guide dog training. Nate, Gayle, and Tony recently returned to the CBS Mornings studio in New York City, joined by Guiding Eyes graduate and Vice President of Philanthropy Rebekah Cross.

Check out behind-the-scenes photos and watch the segment here:
https://bit.ly/GuidingEyesCBS2026

Photo description: Puppy Raisers Brenda Anderson, Loring Holden, Becca Hunsicker (and daughter), and Joan Kastenholz pose for a photo with CBS Morning Anchors Gayle King & Nate Burleson. Young adult dogs Tony, Gayle, and Nate stand attentively beside their raisers while wearing blue Guiding Eyes puppy jackets. The group poses for a photo at the CBS Mornings studio

09/01/2026

It’s time to WAG!

The 2026 WAGATHON is officially underway! Join our incredible community, get moving with your pup, and make a difference for people with vision loss.

Register today at GuidingEyes.org/WAGATHON 💙

As a thank-you for signing up, your dog will receive an exclusive WAGATHON bandana and collectible dog tag!

Video description: A collage of four photos that rotate in and out featuring various dogs wearing 2026 WAGATHON bandanas. Dogs featured include female black and tan German Shepherd Quartz, male black lab Prince, male mixed breed dog Drogo, female yellow lab Hazel, male corgi Lou, female yellow lab Rumor, male yellow lab Doyle, female black lab London, and mixed breed dog Sage.

Guiding Eyes dogs touch so many hearts, whether as guide dogs, members of our elite breeding colony, beloved pets, or pu...
08/31/2026

Guiding Eyes dogs touch so many hearts, whether as guide dogs, members of our elite breeding colony, beloved pets, or puppies in our Puppy Program. 💙

This sweet letter is a reminder that their impact reaches farther than we could ever imagine. Riley, thank you for your thoughtful note! We promise we’ll never stop training, dreaming, and changing lives ✨🦮

Picture description:
1] Riley smiles brightly in her elementary school classroom and poses for a photo with male black lab Orville during his time on puppy program. Behind the two is a colorful hand-crafted display called “All About Mountains” that was created by the students
2] A handwritten note in a young child’s handwriting. It reads “Dear Guiding Eyes, Thank you for helping blind people [people who are blind] by giving them sweet, loving, and helpful dogs. My older sister is currently training her second dog, Kegan. Her first one, Orville, has almost passed! Kegan is doing so well! He is a yellow lab, and Orville is a black lab. Marz (my older sister) really wants a German Shepherd. I wish the best for you and the dogs. Love, Riley. P.S. You’re doing great, never stop training or dreaming!
3] Male yellow lab Kegan lays in the grass and looks sweetly towards the camera
4] Male black lab Orville sits and looks sweetly towards the camera in front of a colorful mural of dog silhouettes jumping and playing behind him. He tilts his head slightly for the photo

08/27/2026

Dolly Parton was known for the way she sparkled in every part of life: as a gifted songwriter and performer, through her iconic rhinestone-studded style, and most of all, through her extraordinary generosity. 
 
Guiding Eyes was fortunate to experience Dolly’s kindness firsthand on several occasions. She presented Guiding Eyes graduate Kathy Nimmer with the 2016 Chasing Rainbows Award, featured Guiding Eyes pups in Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala on CBS in 2024, and generously supported our mission through her charitable giving.
 
Thank you for sharing your light, your heart, and your generosity with so many. This one’s for you, Dolly. 🤍
 
 Video Description:
1] male yellow lab Tad lays down with a blanket and a pillow and then stands up to walk excitedly off-screen
2] Tad sits patiently while kibble is poured into a blue Guiding Eyes mug in front of him
3] Tad happily laps up kibble from the mug while sitting on a low blue platform
4] Tad stretches into a bow position and then stands up and prances away
5] Tad smiles before jumping into the bath tub in the Training School kennel and then poses with shampoo suds on his head
6] Tad wears a blue UniFly harness and works down the sidewalk on an overcast day
7] Tad wears a leather guide dog harness and steps onto a subway train car with his trainer
8] Tad wears a leather harness and brings his trainer to the curb and checks in sweetly with her

If you haven’t noticed already, we’re pretty big dog fans around here! 🐾This National Dog Day, and as we wrap up Nationa...
08/26/2026

If you haven’t noticed already, we’re pretty big dog fans around here! 🐾

This National Dog Day, and as we wrap up National Dog Month, we’re excited to introduce a new series: Good Dogmanship.

Inspired by the concept of “Good Horsemanship,” Good Dogmanship is all about developing the knowledge, awareness, and understanding that comes from truly seeing the individual dog in front of you, whether it’s a dedicated Guiding Eyes guide dog, a playful puppy in our Puppy Program, or a beloved pet!

Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and dog owner Allie Greenberg shares her insights on understanding canine communication, responding to each dog’s unique needs, and advocating for them when they need our help most! Read it here: https://bit.ly/SpeakUpForYourDog

Photo description:
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Allie Greenberg smiles brightly while posing for a photo on the Guiding Eyes nature path. She has her arms wrapped around Vassar, a yellow lab guide dog in training and her own pet black lab, Lopez.

NOW BOARDING: Flight 3 (Puppies) to Florida ✈️In partnership with Pilots to the Rescue, future guide dog puppies Betty, ...
08/20/2026

NOW BOARDING: Flight 3 (Puppies) to Florida ✈️

In partnership with Pilots to the Rescue, future guide dog puppies Betty, Gingee, and Dermot embarked on a very special journey: a private flight to Florida, where they met their new Puppy Raisers, students at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

Even better, UCF is the latest college to embrace the Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising Program, giving students a meaningful opportunity to help raise and socialize future guide dogs while making a lasting impact.

Read more about their journey here: https://bit.ly/GuidingEyesTakesFlight

Photo description: Pilots to the Rescue pilot Kristin van der Kloot smiles as yellow Labrador puppy Dermot gives her a kiss on the ear. Kristin holds Dermot in front of a red airplane featuring the Pilots to the Rescue logo.

Say “cheese!” if you’re looking for your Puppy Raiser! Puppy Raising is one of the most rewarding ways to volunteer with...
08/17/2026

Say “cheese!” if you’re looking for your Puppy Raiser! 

Puppy Raising is one of the most rewarding ways to volunteer with Guiding Eyes 🦮 By opening your heart and home to a future guide dog, you help create a life-changing partnership while making memories that last a lifetime! Sometimes, the puppy you raise may even change your life first!

Learn more about becoming a Puppy Raiser (or Sitter!) here: https://bit.ly/geb_puppyraiser

Picture description: Two black lab puppies pose on a low platform in the play yard of the Canine Development Center. One sits and smiles happily at the camera, while the other stands slightly over the sitting pup and smiles at the camera.

Leave a legacy that will last for generations 🤍 Making a will might not be on your 2026 bingo card, but it’s one of the ...
08/12/2026

Leave a legacy that will last for generations 🤍
 
Making a will might not be on your 2026 bingo card, but it’s one of the easiest ways to protect the people and causes you care about!
 
This National Make-A-Will Month, create or update your will for free with our partner FreeWill. When you include a gift to Guiding Eyes, you’re helping ensure future guide dog teams can experience the freedom, confidence, and connection that changes lives. 🦮 
Leave a legacy that keeps moving our mission forward! https://bit.ly/GuidingEyesxFreeWill

Picture description: a young yellow lab puppy is held in a staff member’s arms in the Guiding Eyes Whelping Kennel. The puppy gently rests their paw on the staff member’s outstretched hand. Text below the puppy reads “THEIR FUTURE. YOUR LEGACY.” The FreeWill logo is displayed on the top left corner of the image.

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