Graduating Class #399


Class 399 graduated on July 29, 2017!

We’re proud to introduce the graduates and the volunteer puppy raisers and sponsors who made these partnerships possible. The class is pictured here as a group with Guide Dogs of America instructors Jamie Hunt and Linda Hawes and apprentice instructor Alejandra Maldonado. Class 399 teams are pictured below.

Laura Buckner and Guide Dog Matea, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Dave and Mary Brown/Al and Debbie Price

BJ Campbell and Darwin, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Katie Alexander and Josh Gallner

Veronica Elsea and Guide Dog Ricotta, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: The Prince family

Kathy Haddock-Gafford and Guide Dog Sage, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Diana and Ele Snyder

Susie Halverson and Guide Dog Mickie, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Sponsor: Shirley McKernan in honor of the Goldman family
Puppy Raisers: The Lauterbach family

Veronica Hernandez and Guide Dog Eloise, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: The Rawding Family

Bryan King and Guide Dog Bill, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Sponsor: Nadine Tilley in honor of her husband Bill
Puppy Raisers: The Stevens family

Michelle Plunkett and Guide Dog Jasper, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Ken and Jenny Goheen

Gary Simmons and Guide Dog Mystic, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raiser: Sandy Unger

Sybil Wolfe and Guide Dog Webster, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Sponsor: Ethel Frends Foundation
Puppy Raisers: The Lawrence family

We’re grateful to Class 399 donors Sepulveda Building Materials and Malibu Lions Club.