OVSD employees have successfully nurtured 15 service puppies in training, placing them in classrooms across the district. Holly Sjogren, Puppy Raiser, and Hope View Elementary Teacher shares how Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC) has formed a thriving partnership … Read more
Guide 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
“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.
Bud 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
The 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
People who are blind or visually impaired use a white cane to scan their surroundings for obstacles or orientation marks, like curbs, steps, and uneven surfaces. It is also helpful for onlookers in identifying the user as blind or visually … Read more
World Autism Month is celebrated every April, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Our goal is to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Here are a few facts that … Read more
We partnered with Spot Pet Insurance to highlight how we help our clients who are blind and visually impaired by matching them with dogs who become trusted companions. Featured organization: Guide Dogs of America About our guide dogs: “Guide Dogs … Read more
We partnered with Dogdrop for National Service Dog Month to acknowledge the nonprofit organizations and service dogs that work hard every day to help people live better lives. Service dog organizations not only provide training and benefits – they create a … Read more
Our Kennel Renovation is well underway and we want to give you a behind-the-scenes look. Every dollar spent and every improvement made is going towards creating the safest, healthiest, and most comfortable environment for our future guide and service dogs. … Read more
