“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.
Category: Stories
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
Fiji, a Facility Dog
December 7, 2022The 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
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
Guide Dogs of America Does More Than Provide Guide Dogs
January 20, 2021As Kirby and I (Team Jirby) guide through our fourth year together, we grow in our gratefulness to Guide Dogs of America in every facet of our lives. We have been working towards our master’s degree in the Art of … Read more
Kennelside Chats
October 12, 2020Check out our Kennelside Chats series, Guide Dogs 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 of interest … Read more
Support GDA Kennel Tech Xochitl Sanchez
July 24, 2020We 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
I am an Army veteran that served near the Kuwaiti border during the Gulf War.
January 10, 2020While I was in combat I was exposed to serin and cycloserin nerve gas, which has affected my cognitive function and damaged my nervous system. I am mobile and fairly high functioning, but I have difficulty with too much stimulation, … Read more
Laurel Hilbert is living the American Dream with his guide dog by his side
October 23, 2019When Laurel Hilbert, who has been blind since birth, made up his mind that his next step in life was to move to the United States, his friends and family were skeptical. He had no contacts, spoke no English and … 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
