Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾 Today, we celebrate the incredible dogs that are changing lives daily. From guiding those who are blind or have low vision to providing companionship and independence, our guide dogs are true heroes. 🦮💙 Help us continue our mission of creating a future where everyone can live without boundaries®. Visit GuideDog.org to learn more. VD: 1- The image shows a black lab guide dog in a leather harness standing outside in front of dried grass. The pup is looking off to the side. Their handler stands behind them. 2—The handler is pictured standing beside their black lab guide dog. The pair is outside near a beach, with the ocean behind them.

ALMOST GONE! 💙 Don’t miss out on the limited-edition Little Words Project x Anastasia Pagonis “Believe You Can” bracelet! Get a matching set for you and your bestie while supporting a great cause. For each bracelet sold, 50% of the net proceeds go directly to the Guide Dog Foundation, helping us pair guide dogs with individuals who are blind or have low vision at no cost to the user. Tap the link below to grab yours before they’re gone! 🦮✨ https://lnkd.in/gm7K5FyA VD: 1- A yellow lab is pictured lying down on vibrant green grass. On his nose, a beaded bracelet with white beads spells out “BELIEVE YOU CAN” in black letters. 2- A gray standard poodle is pictured sitting outside. She is surrounded by two people, one on each side, gently holding the dog. The people wear bracelets that say “BELIEVE YOU CAN.” 3- A close-up photo of a person’s hand holding the handle of a brown leather guide dog harness. The person is wearing a denim jacket with a slightly rolled sleeve and a bracelet that says “BELIEVE YOU CAN” on their wrist.

Have you heard? ✨ Little Words Project has launched a new bracelet in collaboration with Anastasia Pagonis, GDF graduate and world champion! 🥇 For a LIMITED TIME, you can shop the “Believe You Can” bracelet, with 50% of net proceeds directly supporting the Guide Dog Foundation’s mission to provide specially trained service dogs to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Discover more about this limited-edition bracelet by clicking the link below! 💙🦮 https://lnkd.in/ehwZMyUF VD: 1—A small yellow lab is wrapped in the arms of Marissa, a Canine Care Associate in our Nursery. She wears the “Believe You Can” bracelet on her wrist. 2—Mary, the canine care supervisor in our nursery, is holding a second yellow lab puppy. Mary is also wearing the newest Little Words Project bracelet. 3—Mary, Marissa, and the yellow lab puppies are posed outside of the nursery at the Guide Dog Foundation. Mary and Marissa smile while they hold their puppies. #GuideDogFoundation #LittleWordsProject #AnastasiaPagonis #GuideDog #FriendshipBracelets #NonProfitFundraising

We’re excited to announce that Anastasia Pagonis, an elite athlete and world champion, has teamed up with Little Words Project to support the Guide Dog Foundation! 🌟 With every purchase of the “Believe You Can” bracelet—designed by Anastasia herself—50% of the net profits will help us pair specially trained guide dogs with individuals who are blind or have low vision, all at no cost to them. 🦮💙 Don’t miss out on this amazing collab! Shop now by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gm7K5FyA VD: 1— A yellow lab guide dog in a harness is seen stopped at a curb with her handler, who is wearing the Little Words Project bracelet. The pup looks up at her handler, awaiting direction for their next move. 2— A yellow lab pup is seen in a “down” on the back lawn of the Guide Dog Foundation. He looks to be smiling at the camera. The pup has the Little Words Project’s bracelet attached to his collar. 3—Anastasia’s gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Games is pictured from a bird-eye view on a bubblegum pink backdrop. Next to the medal is the “Believe You Can” bracelet. #GuideDogFoundation #LittleWordsProject #AnastasiaPagonis #GuideDog #FriendshipBracelets

Have you ever heard of a “JUNO walk?” It’s a key part of our training process at the Guide Dog Foundation! Before our handlers are paired with their guide dogs, they practice with a guide dog mobility instructor who simulates a guide dog’s movements. This helps them learn how to give commands and understand what working with a guide dog feels like. It’s all about getting ready to walk confidently and safely together! 🦮💙 To learn more about our guide dog program, click here: https://lnkd.in/eD-__phm The image shows Hope and Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Mark on the back squares at the Guide Dog Foundation. The pair are on a JUNO walk. #GuideDogFoundation #GuideDog #AssistanceDog #JUNOWalk #GuideDogSchool #GuideDogTraining #Blind #LowVision

On National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the impact of organizations like the Guide Dog Foundation that work tirelessly to create a future where everyone can live without boundaries®. Your support makes it possible for us to breed, raise, train, and place guide dogs—completely free of charge. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 💙🦮 The image shows Morgaine and her guide dog, Peter, a male yellow lab. Morgaine has her arms wrapped around Peter in a warm embrace. The two are standing together outside.

Happy birthday, Monte! 🥳🐾 Monte, the New York Islanders’ third Puppy with a Purpose®, has been by his handler Tom’s side for one year. Together, they’re unstoppable, overcoming every obstacle with strength and determination. We’re so proud of the amazing work Monte does every day. Here’s to many more! 💙 VD: 1- Image of Monte, a male black lab, on his first birthday. Monte wears an Islanders’ themed party hat and a bandana around his neck. Beach balls, sunglasses and a pool sit behind him. 2- Monte and his handler, Tom, are pictured outside on a fall day. Tom sits on a bench and smiles at the camera while Monte lays under his legs. 3- Puppy Monte wears an Islanders jersey and sits on the ice of UBS Arena

It’s #MakeAWillMonth! Taking time now to create or update your will can make all the difference for your loved ones and the causes you care about, like the Guide Dog Foundation. Learn how to secure your legacy in just three simple steps by reading our latest blog post. Click the link below to get started today! 📝🌟 https://lnkd.in/eh6i_wiU The image shows a woman bedding over and hugging her yellow lab guide dog. The yellow lab licks her face. The pair are standing outside. #GuideDogFoundation #GuideDog #LowVision #Blind #NewBlog #MakeAWill #LegacyGift #EstatePlanning

Employee Spotlight: Gabby T. 🎉 Meet Gabby T., our incredible Assistant Supervisor in the Canine Care Department! With more than five years of dedication to the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs, Gabby found out about our organizations through a friend, and she’s been making a difference ever since. Gabby’s favorite part of her role is watching the process come full circle— from seeing the pups come to the kennel from the nursery, witnessing their transformation during formal training, to the heartwarming moment when the dog is matched with their handler. “It’s all a very rewarding experience to know that I contributed to ensuring each dog goes on to be a successful working dog,” Gabby says. One of Gabby’s most cherished memories is getting to watch “dog day,” when students meet their new dogs for the first time. “It was such an emotional feeling to see just how much these dogs were going to change their lives from the moment they met,” Gabby recalls. Our dogs never cease to amaze her with their loyalty, adaptability, and their delight in helping their handlers live without boundaries. Thank you, Gabby, for all you do! 💙 To stay up to date with all things GDF, follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eQPPYVhk The graphic reads “employee spotlight” and includes a photo of Gabby smiling while holding two yellow labs puppies and one black lab puppy in her arms. Under her image it reads “Gabby T. Assistant Supervisor (Canine Care).” The background of the graphic is while with red, blue, and gold paw prints.

Are you in the Savannah, GA area and passionate about making a difference? 🦮🐾 The Guide Dog Foundation is looking for dedicated volunteers to help raise future guide dogs. What is puppy raising? Puppy raising is a 12-18 month commitment where you’ll welcome an 8-10 week-old puppy into your home. During this critical time, you’ll train the puppy in basic obedience and prepare them for their future role as a guide dog for someone who is blind or has low vision. Not ready for a long-term commitment? Consider puppy camping! Interested? Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting GuideDog.org/Puppy VD: 1 - An older yellow lab puppy is in a “sit” next to his puppy raiser. His mouth is open, and his tongue flops out of it. The pup wears his bright yellow “assistance dog in training” vest. 2 - A woman with short, black, curly hair walks with her black lab puppy. They are crossing over a cover on the pavement. This pup wears the same yellow “assistance dog in training” vest. 3 - A group of puppy raisers stand out side the Guide Dog Foundation’s National Headquarters in Smithtown, NY. #GuideDogFoundation #PuppyRaisers #PuppyRaiser #ChangeALife #VolunteerWithUs #NonProfit #Blind #LowVision #GuideDog