The most frequent comment I got when I was out in public with Kirby besides, “oh my gosh he’s so cute,” was, “how can you give him up? I could never do that.” To be honest, when I started this … Read more
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GDA Enrichment Challenge
June 18, 2018Our guide dogs in training spend a great deal of time in the kennel. While we do our best to keep them busy when they’re not out training, putting an emphasis on enrichment is a goal of ours. Kennel manager … Read more
Team Jirby’s Miracle Journey: The day I met Kirby
June 7, 2018What is it like to receive a guide dog? Well, it is like nothing that has ever happened to me before. I arrived at Guide Dogs of America on a Sunday and moved into the dorms. Instantly I developed a … Read more
GDA Grad Inspires CW Pilot
May 29, 2018Guide Dogs of America is honored to receive support from CW Good Guide Dogs of America is honored to receive support from CW Good, the philanthropic arm of the CW Network. Their participation has come in the form of sponsorships, … Read more
Team Jirby’s Miracle Journey
May 24, 2018My experience at Guide Dogs of America and receiving my Guide Dog Kirby were truly modern day miracles. My miracle journey began 20 years ago when I was diagnosed with the family eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. For those unfamiliar … Read more
Remembering our good friend Ken Metz
May 11, 2018Today we are saddened by the news that we have lost a dear friend of GDA. Longtime graduate Ken Metz passed away yesterday. Ken was an ambassador for our school and involved in so many different ways. He would speak … Read more
Guidance Counseling!
May 2, 2018Whole Dog Journal is a national publication targeting pet owners and dog sport enthusiasts. Our Puppy Department coordinator, Stephanie, has been a long-time contributor, and was asked to write an article about how GDA socializes its puppies, and what pet … Read more
Puppy Fever!
May 1, 2018We know puppy raising is addicting, and Sylmar area leaders Bob and Pam English are definitely hooked! They’ve been raising puppies with Guide Dogs of America since 1987, and on Friday, April 13, they welcomed their 31st puppy into their … Read more
April 25th is International Guide Dog Day
April 24, 2018Please join us in celebrating International Guide Dog day – a day to honor our loyal and loving guiding eye companions, the amazing work they do and their awe-inspiring partners. Join the team at GDA in wishing everyone a happy International … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Independence
March 20, 2018Laughing with a friend, a tall blonde visibly groped at her surroundings while attempting to ascend a flight of stairs at a posh, Los Angeles eatery. Witnessing the awkward-looking display, a fellow patron cast a disapproving glance and asked, “Liquid … Read more
