Ethos and I have been together for the past four years of my college experience, and we have had many instances in which he has made the experience significantly easier. The campus is divided by a golf course and the … Read more
Category: Graduate Tales
West the Wonder Dog: Transforming Lives One Hug at a Time
May 24, 2024When West arrived in October of 2022, he immediately became a local celebrity in a sense. Anyone who met West would comment on how well-trained he is and how calm and focused his demeanor was. West immediately started visiting multiple … 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
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
Permission to Heal in “Thank You For Your Service”
April 19, 2023Watch our graduate veteran, Lorilei, maneuver through life with her service dog Orbit in this documentary short featured in The New Yorker!
“Service Dogs Lead the Way to Hope!
March 15, 2023Starting with the puppy-raisers! Read this recent article in FYI 50+ magazine on how puppy raising changes lives. Click here to read the 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
Crossing with Confidence
October 6, 2021Although Lorri Bernson can’t see, the guiding eyes at her side allow her to accomplish what others may find impossible. Lorri Bernson is standing at the corner, patiently waiting to cross the bustling intersection outside her apartment. The sound and … Read more
