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Las Vegas Charity Weekend 2023
February 21, 2023A Celebration of Freedom A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 42nd Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet, “A Celebration of Freedom Honoring Our Heroes!” With an incredible turnout of over 1,000 attendees, we are thrilled … Read more
2023 Quilt “From Our Dogs To Yours”
January 23, 20232023 Quilt by the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild titled, “From Our Dogs to Yours.” $2 per ticket (or $10 for 6 tickets) Your ticket purchase helps GDA | TLC provide a service dog to people who are visually impaired, … Read more
Super Puppy Bowl 2023
January 10, 2023Thank you to everyone who participated in our Super-Puppy Bowl! Because of you, we raised over $10,000! The winners are: 1st Quarter: Commemorative Brick – $150 Value Sheet 1: Neal Harper Sheet 2: N/A 2nd Quarter: Newborn Puppy Sponsorship – … Read more
GDA|TLC offers veterinary care for the lifetime of our Service Dog teams
January 6, 2023Guide Dog Graduate Derek Rabelo visits the GDA|TLC Campus. Did you know one of the perks of graduating from GDA|TLC is having access to our veterinary clinic for the lifetime of the team? Guide dog graduate Derek Rabelo is usually … Read more
“Woman’s World” Magazine Features Puppy Raiser, Holly Sjogren!
January 5, 2023“Her 5th Graders It’s A Lesson In Love!” “The pups and kids have a calming effect on each other,” says Holly. To read the feature in Woman’s World please click here to download full article.
Donnell & Bennett, Veteran Service Dog Recipient
December 19, 2022“You Are Strong” Donnell is a Navy Veteran who served as an Intelligence Specialist. He deployed to Bosnia as a part of the PFIWC team (Persons Formerly Indicted For War Crimes), where he provided Intelligence support to bring war criminals … Read more
Honoring the life of GDA|TLC President Emeritus Merrill “Bud” Melvin
December 19, 2022Bud Melvin passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the age of 92. Sisters and Brothers, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of GDA|TLC President Emeritus Merrill “Bud” Melvin. Bud passed away on … Read more
Eyes On 2023 Raises $1,000 for Guide Dogs of America
December 19, 2022Eyes On Eyecare Values Partnerships With Non-Profits San Diego, California – December 16, 2022 – Eyes On 2023, held from November 18-20, was pleased to choose Guide Dogs of America as the charity of choice for the event. The charity … Read more
Fiji, a Facility Dog
December 7, 2022The first six months at Mobile County courthouse Meet Fiji, a facility dog who works in the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office at the Mobile County courthouse. Fiji is trained to do specific, skilled tasks in various situations within the … Read more
