Caring Eyes Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER, 2026

WHEREAS, October is recognized as Blindness Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to increase awareness of blindness, promote accessibility and inclusion and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of people who are blind or low vision; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Morris is proud to be home to The Seeing Eye, founded in 1929 and the world's oldest guide dog school; and

WHEREAS, for nearly a century, The Seeing Eye has worked to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of people who are blind and low vision through specially trained Seeing Eye dogs; and

WHEREAS, The Seeing Eye breeds and raises puppies, trains Seeing Eye dogs and provides instruction to people who are blind in working with, handling and caring for their dogs, helping to provide greater independence and mobility; and

WHEREAS, the organization also conducts and supports research in canine health and development and works with a dedicated community of staff, volunteers, puppy raisers, donors and supporters who contribute to its mission; and

WHEREAS, The Seeing Eye has served thousands of people who are blind and low vision throughout the United States and Canada while making a lasting contribution to the Morris Township community and serving as an important part of our Township's history; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Committee recognize the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of blindness and visual impairment and are pleased to honor The Seeing Eye for its longstanding commitment to improving the lives of people who are blind;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Morris hereby proclaim October 2026 as BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH in Morris Township and recognize The Seeing Eye for its longstanding dedication to enhancing the independence, dignity and self-confidence of people who are blind.

10/22/2026

We are currently running an apparel sale/ fundraiser for Caring Eyes apparel!
Take a look at the link below

10/21/2026

John recently had his townwalk to show his puppy raisers how much he’s learned at formal training!

Photo description: a sable male German shepherd is sitting on a sidewalk in a leather harness. He is looking at the camera.

10/21/2026

Welcome Ace (Rachel x Blue)

Photo description: a young male black lab is lying on a carpet chewing a maple stick benebone.

10/20/2026

31 Days of Halloween Socialization Challenge 🎃

Day 20: group costume exposure

Gather a few friends wearing different costumes. Drop a photo in the comments.

10/19/2026

31 Days of Halloween Socialization Challenge 🎃

Day 19: wheelbarrows & yard displays

Many households have seasonal displays with unusual objects. Drop a photo in the comments.

10/19/2026

Narfee is working hard with his trainer to learn how to guide!

Photo description: a female training wearing a royal blue seeing eye polo is kneeling down next to a male black lab. The dog is looking intently at the camera with his big brown eyes.

10/18/2026

Our club had a great time at the Paterson falls this morning!

Photo description in the individual picture Caption