Guide Dogs

Guide Dog Recipient Sponsorship

mitra2025-10-25T18:15:05+00:00 Covers all expenses involved in teaching a service dog recipient to successfully work with his/her new canine partner. Michael & Jet Michael joined the NAVY in 2000 as a SEABEE. He deployed to multiple countries and was deployed to Iraq in 2004. He finished his contract with...

ROSIE

mitra2025-10-23T09:09:55+00:00 Rosie was born in October, 2010 and was raised by the Neisens of Covina. She is paired with Katrina, who takes Metrolink and Redline to get to college with Rosie's assistance. This is Katrina's second guide dog.

SAL

mitra2025-10-23T09:05:16+00:00 Sal was born in October and was raised by the Judsons of Santa Monica, CA. Sal is paired with Karen Lemmon, a retired art teacher who lives on a ranch in Nebraska and is a docent at the Fort Robinson Museum.

GRAYSON

mitra2025-10-23T08:56:28+00:00 Grayson was born in March, 2011. His Puppy Raisers were the McKenzies of Lakewood, CA. He graduated in January, 2013!

JOURNEY

mitra2025-10-23T08:48:41+00:00 My name is Journey, and I was born on 12-17-11. The Harts from Cypress raised me. One of my raisers is interested in becoming a Veterinarian, so puppy raising helped him learn more about dogs.

LANCE

mitra2025-10-25T19:19:44+00:00 Thank you so much for being my sponsor. My name is Lance, and I was born on February 10. I am being raised by the Lorry family in Simi Valley. Since I went home with them at 7 weeks I have learned so much!

LULU

mitra2025-10-23T08:12:52+00:00 Lulu was raised by Maggie from Upland. She showed the special traits needed to be a breeder. Lulu is named after Puppy Department Manager Louise Henderson, who has been with GDA for over 20 years. What a fitting way to honor her!

PIXIE

mitra2025-10-23T08:08:13+00:00 Puppy Raisers Tina and Brian say Pixie was fun, learned quickly and was very adaptable. These traits and more led to her selection as a breeder. She is the best of the best and will hopefully give birth to wonderful guide dog puppies!

KENAI

mitra2025-10-23T08:02:53+00:00 Kenai was born on 9-10-12 and was raised by the Hart Family. They also raised Denali, who graduated in 2012, and Journey. Kenai became stressed when in the GDA kennels, so she has changed careers. She will be a great pet for the Hart family!

TITAN 

mitra2025-10-23T07:57:27+00:00 Titan is a lab/golden retriever mix. Born7-7-13, he went to his Puppy Raiser, Cathy, on March 1. Now he is a Guide Dogs of America graduate!