We have many employees here at Guide Dogs of America who have different hobbies and passions. Here’s a peek into the behind the scenes life of, Xochitl, a Kennel Tech here at GDA. She has a passion for fitness and … Read more
Category: News
We are thrilled for the launch of our new website!
July 1, 2020In January, Guide Dogs of America (GDA) merged with Tender Loving Canines. Our new single organization operates under the Guide Dogs of America umbrella. Merging the two organizations has been a work-in-progress, and a lot has changed – including our … Read more
Thank you for your support!
June 3, 2020When we reached out at the beginning of last month, we were launching our spring fund-a-need campaign in response to COVID-19. At that time, I stressed the importance of guide/service dogs during a pandemic, and asked for your support. I … Read more
Spring Fund A Need
May 4, 2020Throughout this crisis, our guide and service dogs have been our clients’ best friends. The mobility, independence, and companionship that our dogs provide are more important now than ever. I can’t imagine going through this without my guide dog Captain … Read more
Kennelside Chats
April 30, 2020Check out our new series of Kennelside Chats, Guide Dog of America and Tender Loving Canines graduates discuss their personal experiences and journeys with their service dog partners. Our GDA Kennelside Chat series offers an in-depth look at assorted topics … Read more
There Are People Counting On Us
April 7, 2020Dear Friends of Guide Dogs of America, I wish you and your loved ones good health. I am tremendously proud of our community for coming together and ensuring our mission moves forward. There are countless veterans, people who are blind, … Read more
Exciting New Merger Announced for 2020
January 1, 2020Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) today announced the merger of their organizations. This merger will combine their respective service dog programs into a single organization to be operated under the Guide Dogs of America … Read more
Achieving Goals — Michelle Plunkett, Guide Dogs of America Alumni
September 17, 2019Having a guide dog has helped me do so much… Michelle Plunkett may have only five percent of her vision, but she puts 100 percent into everything she does… and she does a lot. At her side is Jasper, her … Read more
Adam Bailey and His Dog Mica
July 16, 2019Adam Bailey, who lives in Lake Stevens, echoes those sentiments in gaining friends at GDA, as well as the tremendous difference his Guide Dog, Mica, has made in his life. “Before I had Mica, I used a white cane so … Read more
Antonio Fotualii and His Dog Ted
July 16, 2019Since receiving his golden lab “Ted” in May, Antonio Fotualii (age 29) has fewer restrictions and more choices. Antonio lives on Capitol Hill in Seattle, is a Type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy at the age of … Read more
