Guiding Eyes for the Blind

🎉 Happy International Dog Day! Today, we're celebrating by spreading some puppy love on the airwaves! Our President & CEO, Thomas Panek, and his guide dog Ten, alongside Jolene Hollister, Manager of Running Guides, and four of our adorable guide dog puppies, Finneas, Fleetwood, Duncan, and Doyle, visited Good Day New York(Fox 5 NY) & ABC News Live today to share the Guiding Eyes mission. 🐾 Head over to our blog to see the videos and behind-the-scenes photos of this special day: https://lnkd.in/ecjXnGev Picture Description: On the set at Good Day New York, the group of Guiding Eyes staff, volunteers, and pups pose for a group photo with Good Day New York hosts Curt Menefee, NACD.DC and Tina Cervasio McKearney. #GDNY #InternationalDogDay

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! Whether you're a new dog parent or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn about deepening the bond with your furry friend. Our experts at Guiding Eyes have shared their top 10 tips to help you and your dog grow even closer. From fun activities to daily routines, these insights are sure to make every moment with your dog special. 🐶 💙 Check out the full blog here: https://bit.ly/geb_dogbond Picture Description: Waltz, a female black and tan German shepherd puppy, bounds forward toward the camera while making her way through a grass field. Waltz's ears are flopped to the side of her head, as she leaps forward. Photo: Joseph Gruber/Blue Marble Photography #NationalDogDay

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us on Wednesday, August 28, from 7-8 pm EST for a virtual info session to learn how you can become a Puppy Raiser or Sitter with Guiding Eyes! Discover the joy of helping a future guide dog grow. 🐾 Sign up now and start your journey with us 💙: https://lnkd.in/eVXvrKW4 Picture Description: Pinky, a female black lab, and her volunteer puppy raiser pose for the camera beside a bright red vespa scooter on the sidewalk outside an Italian restaurant. Pinky, in a sit position, wears an appropriately pink bandana, while her raiser has on a blue treat pouch with the Guiding Eyes logo. Photo: pinky_geb/Instagram

🎉 It’s time to wag those tails, because registration for the 2024 Guiding Eyes for the Blind WAGATHON is now OPEN! 🐾 This September, join a community of walkers and runners in a cumulative marathon you can complete anywhere, anytime. Not only is it a great way to stay active, but you’ll also be raising critical funds to support the incredible journey of our guide dogs. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just looking for a reason to get outside with your furry friend, the WAGATHON is perfect for you! ➡️ Register today for just $20 and receive a special dog tag and bandana to start your adventure in style. Plus, raise over $100 and snag an official WAGATHON bucket hat! ✨ Join before September 1st for a chance to win one of our amazing prize packs, featuring gifts from our generous sponsors Ruffwear, Jolly Pets, DIFF Eyewear, KONG Company, and TrailHeads! No pup? No problem! You can still participate and help raise funds for a great cause. Sign up now and join the fun - Your support changes lives, one step (and wag) at a time!: https://lnkd.in/eE5uwADu Picture Description: Glenda, an adolescent female yellow Labrador retriever, trots down the country road toward the camera during a beautiful fall day during our 2023 WAGATHON. Glenda has her eyes fixed on the camera, and her tail wagging proudly. Text: Ready to Wag? GuidingEyes.org/WAGATHON Photo: alexandrea.moseley/Instagram

It's National Make a Will Month! Creating a will ensures that your wishes are respected, and your assets are distributed according to your wishes! Learn more about Make a Will Month and how you can support Guiding Eyes for the Blind #makeawillmonth #estateplanning #philanthropy #support #development #plannedgiving

🚶🦮 Exciting Update on Guide Dog Puppy Corby! 🚶🦮 Corby is almost 11 months old and continues to impress us with his progress. Recently, he had a walk talk assessment and tried on a harness for the first time, demonstrating his readiness for the next stage of training. Corby passed the owl test again. Today, we had a fantastic day at Pocahontas State Park where Corby got to see some taxidermy animals and met lots of new friends, adding another layer to his socialization and training. We are proud of Corby's achievements and excited for his future as a guide dog. 🌟 Guiding Eyes for the Blind #GuideDog #PuppyInTraining #ServiceDogs #PocahontasStatePark

🎉 It's a party over at the kennels! Thanks to your Prime Day shopping spree, over 20 packages of pup-pleasing goodies have arrived at the kennels at our Headquarters & Training School campus. Each toy and treat from our Amazon Wishlist isn't just fun—it's a vital part the enrichment and training for our guide dogs in-training. Big licks of appreciation and wags of thanks to all the kind-hearted shoppers who contributed to this joyous bounty. You’re paw-sitively awesome! 🐾 🦮 ➡️ Let's keep the good vibes going! Check out the remaining items on our Enrichment Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/eEvE_TyG Picture Description: Umberto, a handsome male black Labrador retriever, sits in the hallway at our kennels and smiles happily, as he poses for the photo. At Umberto's feet is a pile of enrichment items, representing just a small amount of the donated items. The enrichment items include (but are not limited to): an oversized blue Jolly Pets (FYF-JB, LLC) toy with a handle, a variety of tough plushes from DogTuff.com (Tuffy), chews from Nylabone, various toy from KONG Company, and dog-safe scented bubbles from Atomic Bubbles. On the wall behind Umberto is a small whiteboard with a handwritten message that reads, "THANK YOU!!". The whiteboard is decorated with drawings of a pink ice cream cone and a red, white, & blue popsicle, along with some cupcakes. Photo Credit: Caroline Walsh

In recognition of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) anniversary, the Delta East Region DE&I Action Club hosted a Fireside chat with Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas Panek is the president and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a New York-based nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to individuals with vision loss, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. Under Panek’s leadership since 2014, Guiding Eyes continues to be an international leader and pioneer in the service animal field, including the first-of-its-kind “Running Guides” program. “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.”—Herbert Spencer #Guidingeyes #Delta #DE&I #East #NYSales Guiding Eyes for the Blind Delta Air Lines

In recognition of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) anniversary, the Delta East Region DE&I Action Club hosted a Fireside chat with Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas Panek is the president and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a New York-based nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to individuals with vision loss, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. Under Panek’s leadership since 2014, Guiding Eyes continues to be an international leader and pioneer in the service animal field, including the first-of-its-kind “Running Guides” program. “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.”—Herbert Spencer #Guidingeyes #Delta #DE&I #East #NYSales Guiding Eyes for the Blind Delta Air Lines

It's the final day of Prime Day! 🛍️ While you browse all the deals, don’t forget to check out the Amazon Wishlists set up for our kennels. We've put together a list of enrichment items that our hardworking pups in harness training are sure to enjoy: https://lnkd.in/eEvE_TyG Any supplies purchased from our wishlist will be sent to us automatically when you check out, so no need to worry about shipping. Thank you for helping our future guide dogs thrive! 🌟 🦮 Picture Description: Windsor and Richie, adult male yellow Labrador retrievers, trot happily together in the fenced Community Run play area, as the pair of pups work together to carry a large white Nylabone chew. Photo: Zoe Bennett