Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

06/06/2026

Blindness and vision loss exist on a spectrum.

Not everyone who is blind sees complete darkness. Vision loss can look very different from person to person, with varying levels of sight, light perception, and visual field.

In honor of Visually Impaired People Day, we’re helping raise awareness about the many ways people experience vision loss and navigate the world around them.

The examples shown are only a representation, and every individual’s experience is unique. The type and degree of vision loss can vary greatly from one person to another.

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This video demonstrates several ways people with visual impairments may perceive the world. Each scene features a future assistance dog wearing a yellow “assistance dog in training” vest against a white backdrop. Visual filters are applied to simulate different types of vision loss.

A black Labrador appears with blurred peripheral vision to represent glaucoma. Another black Labrador is shown with scattered blurry patches illustrating diabetic retinopathy. A yellow Labrador appears through a hazy filter, demonstrating cataracts. A third black Labrador is shown with blurred central vision, representing age-related macular degeneration. The final scene features a yellow Labrador with one half of the visual field blurred to depict a neurological vision impairment.

06/04/2026

Help give our youngest puppies a strong start. 🐾

The Guide Dog Foundation is looking for Puppy Camp volunteers to provide temporary homes for puppies before they head to their puppy raisers. These short-term experiences help introduce future guide dogs to new environments, routines, and foundational skills during an important stage of their development.

Puppy Camps typically welcome a puppy for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. We are currently seeking Puppy Camp volunteers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.

Interested in becoming a Puppy Camper? Visit the link below to learn more and apply. 💙🦮

https://www.guidedog.org/Volunteer-Opportunities/puppy-camp.aspx

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These images show three very young guide dog puppies sitting on a white blanket and wearing bright yellow training ‘future assistance dog’ vests with the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs website printed on them.
1 - A pale yellow Labrador Retriever puppy sits on the blanket facing forward. The puppy has a round face, dark eyes, and floppy ears.
2 - A small black Labrador Retriever puppy sits facing the camera. The puppy has soft, floppy ears, shiny, dark fur, and wide eyes.
3 - A light golden colored puppy sits upright and looks directly at the camera. The puppy has fluffy fur, floppy ears, and a calm expression.

06/01/2026

The Guide Dog Foundation is proud to be a Supporting Partner of America250 as we join in commemorating our nation's 250th anniversary.

As we celebrate this historic milestone, we'll be sharing special events and opportunities for our community to make an impact while supporting our mission of providing guide dogs, free of charge, to individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Join us in honoring our nation's history while helping build a future where more people can Live without Boundaries®.

Learn more and get involved by tapping the link below. 💙🦮

https://www.guidedog.org/gd/how-to-help/GiveBark250.aspx?WebsiteKey=9a438c58-f2b6-4466-a0e3-40d4fe9a5864

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This image shows three guide dogs lying side by side on a grassy lawn in front of a row of evergreen trees.
Two black Labrador Retrievers are positioned on the left and right, with a yellow Labrador Retriever in the center. All three dogs are wearing brown leather guide dog harnesses and are facing the camera with calm, attentive expressions.
In the upper left corner of the image is the America250 logo, featuring the word “AMERICA” above a stylized red, white, and blue “250,” representing the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary.

05/30/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our mission possible! 💙🐾

From puppy raisers to campus helpers and so many roles in between, our volunteers give their time, talents, and hearts to support Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs.

Thank you for all that you do—we love celebrating you and the impact you make every day. Happy Volunteer Recognition Day! 🎉

Video description : video opens showing the front of a building with a banner hanging over the front doors that says welcome volunteers. Next clip shows a man and a woman standing side-by-side wearing name placards with ribbons attached that show and name the various volunteer areas that they participate in. The second interview clip shows a woman wearing a pink top standing alone. She is wearing a name placard with a ribbon attached that says puppies in flight . the last interview shows a woman with brown hair in a brown striped top.

05/27/2026

The best time of the year is here AKA puppy pool party season 🤗🐾

1. A small black Labrador puppy is sitting on green grass outside on a sunny day. The puppy’s head is tilted slightly to the side, giving a curious expression. Behind the puppy is a bright pink kiddie pool with blue water patterns. Trees and a fence are in the background.
2. A close up photo of the same black Labrador puppy sitting in the grass and looking directly up at the camera. The puppy has big shiny eyes and a small black nose. Sunlight and shadows fall across the grass around them.
3. The black Labrador puppy is standing with its front paws on the edge of a small blue plastic pool outside in the yard. Another puppy is partly visible beside them. In the background there is a tan building, green grass, and bright sunshine.

05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.

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A golden retriever wearing a yellow guide dog in training vest sits calmly in front of a patriotic memorial display. Behind the dog are several American and military flags, along with red, white, and blue decorations and flowers.

05/23/2026

"I can nap anywhere" level: expert. 😴

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A black Labrador puppy sleeps with its head resting on a colorful socialization activity box surrounded by hanging toys.

05/22/2026

Help give our youngest puppies a strong start. 🐾

The Guide Dog Foundation is looking for Puppy Camp volunteers to provide temporary homes for puppies before they head out to their puppy raiser’s home. These short-term experiences help introduce future guide dogs to early foundational skills during an important stage of development.

Puppy Camps typically welcome a puppy for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. 💙 Right now, we are especially in need of Puppy Camps in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.

Interested in becoming a Puppy Camper? Tap the link in below to apply.

https://www.guidedog.org/Volunteer-Opportunities/puppy-camp.aspx

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Black and yellow Lab puppies sit on a white backdrop wearing their yellow assistance dog in training vests. The clips cut quickly between different puppies. The text overlay reads "Be a part of their guide dog journey! Become a Puppy Camp."

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs Board Member Ming Chiang on this well deserved recognition!

Since joining our Board of Directors in 2022, Ming has played an important role in advancing the missions of both organizations through his leadership, advocacy, and commitment to community impact. His efforts were especially instrumental in helping gain bipartisan support for the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act, which was signed into law by the President of the United States.

We are grateful for Ming’s continued dedication to the people and communities we serve and proud to celebrate this achievement alongside him.

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A congratulatory graphic with the text: “Congratulations! Executive Circle Award Winner.” The graphic recognizes Ming Chiang, identified as a “Board Member” for the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. It includes a professional headshot of Ming smiling in a suit and tie, alongside the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs logos. The background shows part of the organizations’ building. At the bottom, the graphic reads: “APPLY. VOLUNTEER. DONATE.” followed by the websites “GuideDog.org | VetDogs.org.”