Pilot Dogs

Inspiring and empowering the blind to live with greater independence, safety, and dignity

Pilot Dogs is a non-profit guide dog school for the blind and visually impaired, located in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1950, we have been committed to providing exemplary services to the blind community, helping them navigate their lives with unmatched levels of independence, mobility, and confidence. We are a service organization that relentlessly pursues ways to help people, whether it be classes in O&M, technology, or animal assistance, and more.

09/28/2026

Thank you SERVPRO for being a sponsor of our Litter to Leader Program!

Want to know more about sponsoring a litter of Pilot Puppies?

Email [email protected] or call us at 614-221-6367

09/25/2026

🐾 Columbus businesses, we’d love to have you at the table!
Join Pilot Dogs for Dining in the Dark on October 28. Sponsorships and tables of eight are available now—a great opportunity to host your team or clients while supporting the mission of Pilot Dogs.
Individual tickets will open October 5 if space is available.
Check out the details below and reach out to reserve your table or sponsorship! 🐾
Four Paws. Two Feet. One Team.

09/21/2026

Thank you for having us Ohio State School for the Blind!

09/16/2026

Glory to Columbus! 🖤💛

Pilot Dog Vega is ready to cheer on the Columbus Crew tonight as they take on in the Open Cup Semifinal! ⚽🐾

Bring home the win, Crew! We’re barking for you all night long! 🙌🐕

09/11/2026

Honoring 9/11 today at Huntington Park 🇺🇸

Pilot Dog Chili took on the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, walking the stadium stairs for 42 minutes in memory of the heroes, first responders, and lives lost on September 11, 2001.

From every step taken to every hand on the leash, our community comes together today to remember, reflect, and honor their bravery.

Never Forget. ❤️🤍💙

Columbus Clippers

09/10/2026

We are feeling those

🐾 From small paws to life-changing partners! 🐾

Throwing it back to one of our classic commercials! Every extraordinary guide dog starts as a curious puppy. Thanks to our dedicated trainers, volunteers, and supporters, these incredible dogs grow up to provide life-changing freedom, safety, and independence to legally blind individuals at zero cost.

Take a look back at our old commercial video above and see the journey in action!

Whether you Co-Pilot, volunteer, or donate, you play a vital role in every step of their journey. Help us empower more partnerships today!

👉 Visit PilotDogs.org to learn how you can get involved.

[Video Description]

0:00 - 0:01: A close-up shot shows a fluffy, light Golden Retriever puppy sitting in green grass wearing a bright blue collar and leash, looking up attentively.

0:01 - 0:02: The video transitions indoors, showing an adult Golden Retriever guide dog in a harness navigating a man around a booth in a cafeteria setting.

0:02 - 0:04: Outdoors on a sunny sidewalk, a trainer walks alongside a Golden Retriever guide dog in harness with the Columbus city skyline visible in the background.

0:04 - 0:06: A low-angle shot shows the guide dog and handler confidently walking across a wooden footbridge surrounded by greenery.

0:06 - 0:09: The guide dog leads a man safely across a paved city street at a crosswalk while a trainer walks alongside them.

0:09 - 0:14: The screen splits. On the left, the Pilot Dogs Inc. logo appears along with the text "Open Your Heart For Closed Eyes" and call-to-action options: "VOLUNTEER • DONATE • FOSTER" and the website "PilotDogs.org". On the right, the Golden Retriever puppy sits in the grass, looking directly at the camera.

09/05/2026

Happy International Day of Charity! 🌍💛

Since 1950, Pilot Dogs has been on a mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired with greater independence, safety, and dignity through world-class guide dogs.

Here is what makes our community so special:

✨ 100% Donor-Funded: We receive no government or state funding—our work is powered entirely by generous supporters, volunteers, and puppy raisers.

✨ Free of Charge: Our students never receive a bill for their guide dog, orientation training, or on-campus room and board.

✨ Unstoppable Partnerships: We match incredible dogs with remarkable people to navigate the world together as a team.

This International Day of Charity, you can help us open doors for someone in need!

💬 Let’s connect: Have you ever met a working guide dog team, or raised a puppy for a nonprofit? Tell us your favorite story in the comments below!

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DONATE or VOLUNTEER: Visit www.pilotdogs.org to see how you can raise a puppy, donate, or volunteer on campus!

09/03/2026

Checking out all the good reads (and smells) at one of our favorite local spots! 📚🐾 Columbus Library Main Campus is one of our absolute favorite field trip locations. With so many new sights, sounds, surfaces, and friendly faces, it’s the ultimate training ground for our Pilot Pups in training. Field trips like this help build the confidence, focus, and social skills our dogs need before they become full fledged guide dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. 👉Swipe through the carousel to see our Pilot Pups in action!

09/02/2026

September is National Guide Dog Month! 🐾

Every single guide dog you see out in the world represents thousands of hours of dedicated training, loving puppy raisers, and an unbeatable bond between handler and dog.

Did you know? At Pilot Dogs, our guide dogs, training, and room and board are provided at $0 cost to our students—made possible 100% by generous community supporters like YOU. 💛

💬 Drop a comment below: Have you ever seen a guide dog team working in your community? Leave a 🐶 in the comments to show your support!

📲 Spread the word: Hit Share to post this to your Story and help raise awareness for the extraordinary impact of guide dogs everywhere.

08/31/2026

Big news: Our Kindergarten puppies are almost ready for Co-Pilots!

From nailing their crate training to tackling real-world field trips, these smart pups are preparing for their next big step.

Have you been thinking about joining our Co-Pilot Crew?

Whether you're looking to share the fun part-time or jump into full-time Co-Piloting, now is the time to apply so you can get paired with one of these sweet faces.

Got questions about how it all works? Drop us a DM or reach out today!

https://www.pilotdogs.org/become-a-copilot/

Address

625 West Town Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Telephone

+16142216367

Website

https://linktr.ee/pilotdogs

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