There's power in the pup. Thanks to a recent grant from the Gracie Gagnet Memorial Fund (named for the fund owners' beloved family pet), Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) can address a growing need for ...

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 ...

As International Guide Dog Day 2024 approaches, enthusiasts and supporters worldwide are gearing up to celebrate this special day. The event is recognized globally for raising awareness about the ...

A golden retriever in Britain, nicknamed the "The Dogfather," is retiring after fathering more than 300 puppies. Trigger, the 9-year-old golden retriever, was the "star stud dog" of Guide Dogs', a ...

Millions of partially sighted and blind persons don't have guide dogs. Autonomous machines may one day close the accessibility gap. By Mack DeGeurin Published Mar 11, 2024 10:55 AM EDT Get the Popular ...

The Seeing Eye, a nonprofit based in New Jersey, relies on volunteers to raise puppies to become future guide dogs for people who are blind. A visit to a New Jersey fair decades ago proved ...

Mackenzie Jacobs gets up early every morning to feed her puppy, Korlette. The pair practice commands like "sit" and "lie down," The 10-year-old loves being an official puppy raiser and working with ...

Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...

National charity Guide Dogs will be bringing its life-changing work to the heart of Sheffield this weekend, as it launches an ...

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 ...

Many people rely on assistance dogs for support, and the well-being of all participants in these interactions is essential and given careful attention. To be sure that the dogs' and their humans' ...