Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Southwest CT Puppy Raising Region

Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Southwest CT Puppy Raising Region The Southwest CT Region of GEB is a group of raisers who meet weekly in Westport, CT.

We are a group dedicated to raising brilliant guide dogs and creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs. We provide guide dogs and autism service dogs - enabling freedom for people to achieve life's goals.

Another puppy introduction! Meet Abbey 🐾Abbey is a female black Labrador Retriever being raised by repeat puppy raiser L...
05/07/2026

Another puppy introduction! Meet Abbey 🐾

Abbey is a female black Labrador Retriever being raised by repeat puppy raiser Lauren. We are so excited to follow Abbey on her journey to becoming a future guide dog! 💙

Interested in becoming a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind? Visit the link in our bio/website to learn how you can get involved!

Photo Description:
Photo 1: A black Labrador Retriever puppy sits in bright green grass looking up at the camera with wide eyes while wearing a collar with tags.
Photo 2: Abbey, wearing a blue Guiding Eyes puppy program bandana, looks out a large window over a city crosswalk while sitting indoors with her leash beside her.

Spring days + future guide dogs in the making 🐾Meet some of our incredible pups and their dedicated raisers:🌼 Whimsey – ...
05/06/2026

Spring days + future guide dogs in the making 🐾

Meet some of our incredible pups and their dedicated raisers:

🌼 Whimsey – a sweet female yellow lab being raised by first-time raiser John

🌼 Clooney – a curious male yellow lab just getting started in our region with first-time raisers Aya & Jesse

🌼 Sugar – a lovable female yellow lab being raised by first-time raiser Scott

From first outings to new experiences, these puppies are learning the skills they’ll need to change lives one day. It all starts with the commitment and care of our amazing raisers

Photo 1 (Whimsey):
A young yellow Labrador puppy sits on the floor of a car on the passenger side, looking up with soft, curious eyes. Her ears hang down and her light golden coat contrasts with the dark interior. A leash is attached to her collar, and she appears calm and attentive.
Photo 2 (Clooney):
A close-up of a happy yellow Labrador puppy sitting on an outdoor patio. He looks directly into the camera with a wide, open-mouthed “smile,” showing his small puppy teeth. His ears are relaxed, and the background shows a chair and railing slightly out of focus.
Photo 3 (Sugar):
A yellow Labrador puppy being held and looking at the camera. She looks happy and calm.

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Aiden is enjoying this beautiful weather! ☀️This future guide dog is soaking up the sunshine and wants to remind everyon...
04/15/2026

Aiden is enjoying this beautiful weather! ☀️

This future guide dog is soaking up the sunshine and wants to remind everyone that warm days are best enjoyed safely—for both you and your pup 🐾

Tips for staying cool with your dog:
💧 Bring plenty of water (and a bowl!) on all outings
🌳 Stick to shaded areas and take breaks often
🐾 Check the pavement—if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws
🕶️ Plan walks during cooler parts of the day (morning or evening)
🚗 Never leave your dog in a parked car, even for a minute
Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the sunshine together!

Photo description:
A young German Shepherd wearing a blue “Future Guide Dog” vest sits on a sidewalk in a sunny downtown area. Aiden looks alert and relaxed, with his ears perked and tongue slightly out, enjoying the warm weather while resting beside a bench and tree.

What a lucky pair! 🎳🐾As part of their socialization class this week, these pups headed to the bowling alley for a fun an...
04/04/2026

What a lucky pair! 🎳🐾

As part of their socialization class this week, these pups headed to the bowling alley for a fun and unique training outing! They did an amazing job staying calm and focused while their raisers played, taking in all the sights and sounds like pros. Experiences like this help build their confidence and prepare them for life as future guide dogs—we’re so proud of their hard work!

Photo Description:

Cotton a female yellow lab and Gayle a female black lab lie calmly side by side on a bright red and yellow floor at a bowling alley during a socialization class. Behind them, bowling lanes stretch into the distance as they relax on leash, observing the busy environment.

Roots & Shoots! 🌱🐾A huge thank you to the Fairfield Public Schools community for another incredibly successful fundraise...
03/21/2026

Roots & Shoots! 🌱🐾

A huge thank you to the Fairfield Public Schools community for another incredibly successful fundraiser in support of our organization!

Because of your generosity, we raised $1,700 to help support our mission.

We are always so grateful for your continued support—it truly makes a difference for our future guide dogs. 💙

Photo descriptions:
• Photo 1: Two guide dog trainees—one yellow Lab sitting attentively and one black Lab lying calmly—wear blue training vests while practicing their manners indoors.
• Photo 2: A yellow Lab in a blue vest sits sweetly, tilting their head toward the camera, surrounded by students and handlers during a school visit.

🍀 Lucky to be learning with the best! 🍀Cotton is feeling extra festive this St. Patrick’s Day, dressed in green and read...
03/17/2026

🍀 Lucky to be learning with the best! 🍀

Cotton is feeling extra festive this St. Patrick’s Day, dressed in green and ready to shamrock and roll through training. Whether it’s finding curbs or spreading smiles, this pup is pure gold at the end of the rainbow 💚

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at GEB SWCT! 🌈

Photo description: A yellow Labrador named Cotton stands outside on a stone patio in the sunshine, wearing a green St. Patrick’s Day bandana decorated with shamrocks.

Warmer weather ahead! ☀️We’re so excited to see the snow melting and the warmer days arriving. As winter fades away, Gay...
03/09/2026

Warmer weather ahead! ☀️

We’re so excited to see the snow melting and the warmer days arriving. As winter fades away, Gayle has an important reminder for everyone out enjoying the outdoors.

As the snow melts, small sticks, rocks, and other debris that were hidden all winter start to appear again. Keep an eye on curious pups who may want to investigate or pick them up during walks!

Gayle is enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the fresh air. 🌷🐾

Photo descriptions:
1️⃣ Gayle, a black Labrador puppy, stands proudly on top of a tree stump during a neighborhood walk, looking straight at the camera in the golden evening light.
2️⃣ Gayle relaxes on the same tree stump with her front paws stretched forward, calmly looking off to the side while enjoying the warm sunset.

Beep Beep! Coming through! 🚐🐾Our pups had a blast at class last night getting to take a ride at Get Joy! They loved the ...
02/27/2026

Beep Beep! Coming through! 🚐🐾

Our pups had a blast at class last night getting to take a ride at Get Joy! They loved the chance to hop in and explore.
We’re so grateful to have this fun space for our puppy classes — thank you for having us!

Photo description:
A few adorable puppies sit in the driver’s seat of a bright green vintage van with their paws resting out the open window, while smiling volunteers sit behind them. A “Get Joy” dog food sign is displayed on the side of the van.

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
These pups are adorable…
And working hard too! Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us a...
02/14/2026

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
These pups are adorable…
And working hard too!

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Guiding Eyes SWCT! Thank you for loving and supporting our incredible future guide dogs!

Drop a ❤️ to send these pups some Valentine love!



Photo description: Yellow and Black labs in various positions wearing different Valentine’s Day gear. Each photos has different heart background and cute valentines phrases

Will you be our Valentine? ❤️🐾Our pups had a blast striking a pose at our Guiding Eyes Valentine’s Day photo booth! From...
02/09/2026

Will you be our Valentine? ❤️🐾

Our pups had a blast striking a pose at our Guiding Eyes Valentine’s Day photo booth! From heart crowns to silly glasses to a rose for someone special, they’re spreading the love (and a little puppy charm).



Photo description (alt text):

Six guide dog puppies pose one at a time on a raised training platform in front of a Valentine’s Day backdrop. The backdrop features a handmade sign with a red glitter heart. A plush red heart sits beside the platform in each photo.

Photo 1: a black puppy named Gayle wears a red heart headband and red beads.
Photo 2: a black puppy named Dahlia wears red heart-shaped glasses and beads.
Photo 3: a yellow puppy named Cotton holds a red rose in their mouth.
Photo 4: a black lab named Bernard wears a red garland
Photo 5: a German Shepard named Aiden wears a red garland
Photo 6: a yellow lab named Infinity sits with a red heart headband and a rose in front of her

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