Our Fund-A-Need Campaign goal is to fulfill our Wish List of items for our programs. More than 40 items are on our list, starting at just $15, to benefit our nursery, puppy, veterinary, kennel, training, and student services departments, plus … Read more
Category: News
Donor Spotlight – Donor’s Support of GDA is a Hole in One
December 13, 2016Avid golfer Joleen Janssen first became familiar with Guide Dogs of America when she played in a GDA golf tournament. She won the tournament several times, but it’s GDA that came out the big winner when Janssen decided to include … Read more
GDA Dedicates New Visitor Center
November 1, 2016Guide Dogs of America’s Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center will allow our school to enhance our visitors’ experience by being able to further educate and give a more in-depth look into our mission: to provide professionally trained … Read more
Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center Dedication
October 28, 2016Guide Dogs of America will celebrate the dedication of the Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center on December 10, 2016 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Please join us! This event is open to the public. No personal … Read more
Donor Spotlight – Blair Brignall
September 20, 2016A Trip to GDA Took This Partner in Trust on a Trip Down Memory Lane The retirement community where Ms. Blair Brignall is a resident was offering a trip to Guide Dogs of America to visit the school and learn … Read more
How GDA’s Instructors Prepare For Class
August 29, 2016From personality to pace, new students to retrains, young adults to seniors, there’s a lot that goes into preparing for a class of 10 students and 10 dogs.
In Remembrance: GDA Champion Fran Granger
August 5, 2016Dedicated Guide Dogs of America supporter Fran Granger passed away August 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. Guide Dogs of America’s Board of Directors and staff extend our deepest condolences to her husband of 46 years, GDA board member J. … Read more
Volunteers Host Open House, Puppy Trials
July 12, 2016Guide Dogs of America’s Ventura Puppy Raising Group recently held the 2016 Ventura Open House and Puppy Trials. The event theme was “Dog Days of Summer-Costa Rica Edition”
Russ Gittlen to Succeed Dale E. Hartford at Guide Dogs of America
July 6, 2016IAM International President Bob Martinez announced this week that IAM District 15 New England Area Director and Local 447 Assistant Business Manager Russ Gittlen has been appointed Director of Guide Dogs of America (GDA) effective January 1, 2017. Gittlen will … Read more
Petco Foundation Invests in TLCAD’s Service Animals
March 23, 2016Petco Foundation Invests in Tender Loving Canine Assistance Dog’s Service AnimalsGrant of $10,000 will extend efforts to help pets and people in San Diego, California live their best lives