Starting 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.
Category: Volunteers
“Woman’s World” Magazine Features Puppy Raiser, Holly Sjogren!
January 5, 2023“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.
GDA | TLC Partners Newsletter Available Online!
September 26, 2022Catch up on all the happenings at GDA | TLC this past summer! Check out the new store items! Read the latest issue here » If you would like to subscribe to our electronic newsletter and receive notification of our … Read more
“Pictures of My Dog” Quilt
April 5, 2021Congratulations to the winner of the 2021 “Pictures of My Dog” quilt! This year’s Quilt winner is Irene Williams and service dog “Lennon” from San Diego. This cheerful and detailed quilt, measuring 80” x 106”, was crafted by the Santa … 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
Don’t Isolate Alone
March 25, 2020We are living in uncertain times. As we continue to adjust to life during a pandemic, there is so much we just don’t know. With California presently under a Shelter-In-Place order, and local “non-essential” businesses, schools and public gathering places … Read more
OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
March 12, 2020The safety of our Guide Dogs of America family has, and always will be, our top priority. Our administration is closely monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is taking action to limit the public’s access to campus. We ask that anyone who … Read more
Puppy Raiser Information and Orientation Sign-Ups
January 14, 2020Volunteer puppy raisers are the cornerstone of our training program at Guide Dogs of America. Our dedicated volunteers foster future guide dog prospects, teaching basic obedience, house manners, and how to be calm and confident in a variety of public … Read more
Raising a GDA puppy
July 9, 2019I have to admit that when I first brought home an adorable little puppy named Kiwi, one thought running through my head was that it was going to break my heart to give her up. And I did cry when … Read more
