Graduating Class #400

Class 400 graduated on November 11, 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 Sean Chiles and apprentice instructor Alejandra Maldonado. Class 400 teams are pictured below.

Deborah Abare and Guide Dog Sierra, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Susan Hannan
Jill Anderson and Kirby, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Diane & Jennifer Buehler
Tony Atiles and Giselle, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Andy Chesis
Catrina Dicterow and Tesla, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Arcadia & Mellanie Venegas
Michelle Hellwig and Morgan, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Brian & Nancy Matthews
Leigh Lawhorn and Kaia, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Judi Paxton
Leo Medina and Emily, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Sherry Dilworth

In-Home Graduates:

Ken Davidson and Nakai, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Torrie Zaccor
Pam Metz and Franklin, a black Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Eric & Julie Ulstrup
Dominic Sposeto and Koko, a yellow Labrador Retriever
Puppy Raisers: Lily Hessel