Happy Tails, Happy Trails… We hope you enjoyed touring our seven-acre, park-like campus Thanks for visiting the puppy kissing booth, mingle with puppies-in-training, watch working service dog demos, bid on amazing silent auction items and MUCH MORE! Download a flyer here and … Read more
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2024 Quilt Raffle “Pieces of our Hearts Dogs”
March 8, 20242024 Quilt by the Orange County Quilters Guild titled, “Pieces of our Hearts Dogs.” Enter our raffle for a chance to win! Your ticket purchase helps GDA | TLC provide a service dog to people who are visually impaired, children … Read more
You’re Invited to the 43rd Annual William Winpisinger Charity Weekend
February 22, 2024Happy Tails, Happy Trails… Join Guide Dogs of America as we honor the 2024 Recipients of The Gift of Sight Award: The Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Are you … Read more
Onward with Rosie O’Donnell: Autism Service Dogs
February 14, 2024Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canine’s Autism service dog graduate, Rosie O’Donnell, shares her experience with the nonprofit and what autism service dogs can do, not only for the child with autism but for the entire family. Learning … Read more
Super Puppy Bowl 2024
January 8, 2024Thank you to everyone who participated in our Super-Puppy Bowl! Because of you, we raised over $13,000! The winners are: 1st Quarter: Commemorative Brick – $150 Value Sheet 1: Chris Babcock Sheet 2: N/A 2nd Quarter: Newborn Puppy Sponsorship – … Read more
Olive’s Journey: A Symphony of Hope in Autism Parenthood
December 26, 2023Greetings, When my son, Jaxx, was born, I didn’t know much about parenting, let alone raising a child with Autism. Initially, what seemed like normal baby behavior turned out to be stemming—repetitive movements or sounds. I didn’t realize at the time, … Read more
A Perfect Match: Eugene & Opal
December 21, 2023Volunteers at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC) have a tremendous impact on people’s lives. From retirees to long-time supporters – even our very own graduates – our volunteers come from all walks of life! Meet Eugene … Read more
Rekindling Hope: A Veteran’s Journey with her Service Dog
December 12, 2023There is no greater joy than watching my son and service dog playfully chase each other around the trampoline in our backyard. Not too long ago, this was a moment I couldn’t enjoy. As a proud veteran who served our … Read more
Donate your Southwest Points
November 30, 2023Support students by donating your Southwest Points! Every year, Southwest Airlines partners with Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines to support our students. Our highly skilled canines become trusted companions that increase people’s confidence, mobility, and independence. Our … Read more
Support Veterans and their service dogs. Sign the Petition!
November 21, 2023A petition has been started on Change.org that aims to provide veterans and their service dogs with support when applying for the Service Dog Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit (VHIB) within the Veterans Administration (VA) Offices. Sign the petition to urge the VA to establish … Read more