Puppy raisers are the cornerstone of our training program at Guide Dogs of America. Puppies are welcomed into loving foster homes at 8 weeks old, where they learn basic obedience, house manners and how to be calm and confident in … Read more
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Holiday Fund-A-Need Campaign Begins December 1st!
November 14, 2017Our annual fund-a-need campaign kicks-off on December 1st. Every year we run this campaign, and every year you respond with incredible generosity that helps us improve the lives of the visually impaired. Our Puppy, Nursery, Veterinary, Kennel, and Student Services … Read more

Graduating Class #400
November 12, 2017Class 400 graduated on November 11, 2017!

You’re invited! 37th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet
November 8, 2017Join Guide Dogs of America as we honor the 2017 Recipients of The Gift of Sight Award: Mr. Dale Hartford: Past President, Guide Dogs of America Mr. Thomas Gentile: SpiritAero, President & CEO Mr. Sito Pantoja: General Vice President, Transportation

It’s More Than Puppy Love
November 6, 2017Guide Dogs of America is extremely fortunate to have, and is grateful for, our puppy raisers, a dedicated group of 200-plus volunteers actively raising puppies at any given time. In addition, the many more volunteers who have previously raised one … Read more

CWGood Puppy Cam
October 25, 2017GDA wants to thank CW Good for their continued support of our program in helping create more awareness. This live puppy cam shows one of our litters in the nursery. Thank you CW!

Guide Dogs of America Open House: Making Teams Come True
October 4, 2017The GDA Family would like to thank EVERYONE for supporting the return of our Open House on Saturday, October 7th! It was a fun-filled day including Puppy Trials, Guide Dog Demonstrations, Puppy Kissing Booth, food, raffles, and a fantastic Silent … Read more

Guide Dogs of America FUNd-raiser
September 25, 2017For GDA to get credit, purchasers should go to icehousecomedy.com to order tickets online or when purchasing by phone, be sure to tell them it is for the Guide Dogs of America fundraiser.

Invest in GDA, Name Our Venues
September 20, 2017Guide Dogs of America’s new Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center allows our school to enhance our visitors’ experience by being able to further educate and give a more in-depth look into our mission: to provide professionally trained … Read more

GDA Puppies Meet Their Raisers!
September 6, 2017Guide Dogs of America’s volunteer puppy raiser families foster our puppies from the age of 8 weeks until the dogs enter formal guide dog training at around 18 months of age.