Join Guide Dogs of America as we honor the 2017 Recipients of The Gift of Sight Award: Mr. Dale Hartford: Past President, Guide Dogs of America Mr. Thomas Gentile: SpiritAero, President & CEO Mr. Sito Pantoja: General Vice President, Transportation
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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 Open House: Making Teams Come True
October 4, 2017The GDA Family would like to thank EVERYONE for supporting the return of our Open House on Saturday, October 7th! It was a fun-filled day including Puppy Trials, Guide Dog Demonstrations, Puppy Kissing Booth, food, raffles, and a fantastic Silent … Read more
GDA’s “It” Factor
August 20, 2017What is it that makes someone choose Guide Dogs of America for their first guide dog and what keeps others coming back time after time? We asked our graduates to tell us, in their own words and through their personal … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Bill and Pam McDonald Giving Their All to GDA
August 20, 2017For GDA Partners in Trust Bill and Pam McDonald, it took only one visit to Guide Dogs of America to know they wanted to offer their financial support to the school.
Auditorium Named For Beloved GDA Supporter Fran Granger
August 4, 2017More than 350 guests joined Guide Dogs of America President Russell A. Gittlen July 29 for the dedication of the Fran Granger Auditorium on GDA’s campus in Sylmar, Calif. Named in memory of GDA board member J. Weldon Granger’s beloved … Read more
Order now! Guide Dogs of America’s 7th Annual Holiday Card
August 1, 2017Our 2017 holiday card features a close-up of a Guide Dogs of America black Labrador puppy sitting in front of a tree. A blue ornament decorated with the GDA logo hangs on a nearby branch. The inside message reads “Pawsing … 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
Donor Spotlight: Two Very Special Ladies and a Very Special Gift
June 13, 2017A daughter wanted to fulfill her mother’s wishes, and Guide Dogs of America was honored to be the recipient of a gift of more than $1 million. The daughter made the gift anonymously in loving memory of her mother.
7 Reasons Why A Guide Dog is Right For You
May 10, 2017Our training program is designed to accommodate both the experienced guide dog handler and the first timer. In this recent interview with The CW Network, Guide Dogs of America graduate Lorri Bernson talks about how her guide dogs have changed … Read more
