What is it like to receive a guide dog? Well, it is like nothing that has ever happened to me before. I arrived at Guide Dogs of America on a Sunday and moved into the dorms. Instantly I developed a … Read more
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Team Jirby’s Miracle Journey
May 24, 2018My experience at Guide Dogs of America and receiving my Guide Dog Kirby were truly modern day miracles. My miracle journey began 20 years ago when I was diagnosed with the family eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. For those unfamiliar … Read more
Puppy Fever!
May 1, 2018We know puppy raising is addicting, and Sylmar area leaders Bob and Pam English are definitely hooked! They’ve been raising puppies with Guide Dogs of America since 1987, and on Friday, April 13, they welcomed their 31st puppy into their … Read more
April 25th is International Guide Dog Day
April 24, 2018Please join us in celebrating International Guide Dog day – a day to honor our loyal and loving guiding eye companions, the amazing work they do and their awe-inspiring partners. Join the team at GDA in wishing everyone a happy International … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Independence
March 20, 2018Laughing with a friend, a tall blonde visibly groped at her surroundings while attempting to ascend a flight of stairs at a posh, Los Angeles eatery. Witnessing the awkward-looking display, a fellow patron cast a disapproving glance and asked, “Liquid … Read more
It’s More Than Puppy Love
November 6, 2017Guide Dogs of America is extremely fortunate to have, and is grateful for, our puppy raisers, a dedicated group of 200-plus volunteers actively raising puppies at any given time. In addition, the many more volunteers who have previously raised one … Read more
Guide Dogs of America Grads Are On The Go
June 13, 2017When students arrive at GDA, it is with the goal of achieving greater independence, mobility and freedom. Having the assistance and companionship of a guide dog certainly makes the day-to-day and routine activities easier. But for guide dog teams, exploring … Read more
Apply to GDA Today!
March 10, 2017Grads share their stories of going from cane to canine. For many of GDA’s graduates, there was an “aha moment” when they knew it was time to take the next step toward greater mobility and independence — making the switch … Read more
We Need You To Help Raise Us!
January 13, 2017
Let Me Tell You About Two Best Friends…
September 23, 2009THE BOND BETWEEN A BOY & HIS DOG Riley, an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, and Libby, a three-year-old Golden Retriever, were matched as a team in August of 2008. At the time, Riley was in a wheelchair and only … Read more
