“I am a combat veteran with chronic PTSD and I have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). My brain and spinal cord have dozens of areas of damage that affect all aspects of my daily life. TLCAD matched Orbit and me … Read more
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Guide Dogs of America Holiday Fund-A-Need Campaign
December 3, 2019Guide Dogs of America annual Fund-a-Need campaign has started and will run through December 31 with BiddingForGood. Every year we run this campaign, and every year you respond with incredible generosity that helps us improve the lives of people who … Read more
WOOFSTOCK 2019 TEE!
November 22, 2019
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
Registration Open! Las Vegas Charity Weekend
September 30, 2019Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Guide Dogs of America William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet, Nov. 21-23, 2019, to be held at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino This year’s theme is “Woofstock,” so get in the groove, grab … Read more
Achieving Goals — Michelle Plunkett, Guide Dogs of America Alumni
September 17, 2019Having a guide dog has helped me do so much… Michelle Plunkett may have only five percent of her vision, but she puts 100 percent into everything she does… and she does a lot. At her side is Jasper, her … 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
Antonio Fotualii and His Dog Ted
July 16, 2019Since receiving his golden lab “Ted” in May, Antonio Fotualii (age 29) has fewer restrictions and more choices. Antonio lives on Capitol Hill in Seattle, is a Type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy at the age of … Read more
Join Guide Dogs of America at Casino Night, August 10th!
July 11, 2019We invite you to join us August 10th for an unforgettable evening filled with Poker, Prizes, and of course…Puppies! Play in our first ever Poker Tournament or just enjoy casual gambling in our Casino Lounge. We will have: live entertainment, … Read more
Dogs Want to Party Too!
July 10, 2019This year’s quilt winner is Carolyn Smith from Florida – congratulations! Stay tuned for next years raffle. The Santa Clarita Quilters Guild crafted and generously donated this quilt, titled “Dogs Want to Party Too!” to benefit Guide Dogs of America’s … Read more
