In a time of great sadness and grief, Hospice of the North Coast provides exceptional care to patients while supporting their family members at the Pacifica House. The Pacifica House is the only short term in-patient facility in North San … Read more
Join 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
Guide 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
The 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
What is it that makes someone choose Guide Dogs of America for their first guide dog and what keeps others coming back time after time? We asked our graduates to tell us, in their own words and through their personal … Read more
For GDA Partners in Trust Bill and Pam McDonald, it took only one visit to Guide Dogs of America to know they wanted to offer their financial support to the school.
For Jackson, a bright young boy with autism that loves to spend time playing outdoors, the world can become an overwhelming place. The sights and sounds of everyday environments such as the grocery store or mall, are amplified to a … Read more
More than 350 guests joined Guide Dogs of America President Russell A. Gittlen July 29 for the dedication of the Fran Granger Auditorium on GDA’s campus in Sylmar, Calif. Named in memory of GDA board member J. Weldon Granger’s beloved … Read more
Our 2017 holiday card features a close-up of a Guide Dogs of America black Labrador puppy sitting in front of a tree. A blue ornament decorated with the GDA logo hangs on a nearby branch. The inside message reads “Pawsing … Read more
When students arrive at GDA, it is with the goal of achieving greater independence, mobility and freedom. Having the assistance and companionship of a guide dog certainly makes the day-to-day and routine activities easier. But for guide dog teams, exploring … Read more
