Officer Avila pets guide dogs in training at the Mission police station on Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Abigail Van Neely. BART passengers finally had something to smile about last weekend, when a dozen ...

Floppy ears, big eyes, tender paws and earnest faces—puppies evoke an instant cuddle response in humans. But they can also change lives. That's the case for Katie McCoy, 33. Born with a genetic eye ...

Guide dogs are specially trained dogs used by people with vision loss. These canines help blind people travel safely from one place to another. They're excellent at helping a blind person avoid ...

Guide dogs for low vision and blindness can be beneficial. This may include moving around, avoiding obstacles, and mental health. Share on Pinterest German Adrasti/Getty Images Service dogs for people ...

A recent graduation at Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) held special sentiment to leaders of the Auen Foundation, which has supported the nonprofit organization for more than a decade. This particular ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — For many people, dogs aren't just best friends—they are a lifeline, helping those who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. September is National Guide Dog Month ...

BORING, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) aims to broaden its network of volunteer puppy raisers by launching a new puppy raising initiative in Oregon that provides support and ...

When Peter Lockhart first decided to become a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs NI, it was initially to appease his children who really wanted a family dog. Six years later, they are on ...

On Wednesday, Van Nuys Airport welcomed 15 furry first-time travelers aboard. Local puppy raisers from Guide Dogs for the Blind had the opportunity to take their puppies through a simulated travel ...

SAN ANTONIO – Since 1989, Guide Dogs of Texas, a nonprofit guide dog provider, has worked to train and provide guide dogs to visually impaired Texans. The group professionally breeds, raises, trains ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Two dogs formerly “employed” with Southeastern Guide Dogs have made a career change and are now helping out wildlife officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...