All e-mailed submissions are posted here on Flickr. You may submit your own photos via email to information@guidedogs.com or post photos to our Flickr Group Photo Pool. We want to see those pictures!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Snapshots! Photos submitted to GDB in March
Here's a photo we received during the month of March: Puppy Guides of Snohomish County partnered with the Louis Braille School for the Blind in Edmonds, WA on Saturday, March 12th to help raise funds to support the school's unique mission. Delta Gamma, a local sorority from Seattle, also sent volunteers. In this photo seven sorority volunteers pose with Guide Dog Puppies-In-Training in their green jackets.
All e-mailed submissions are posted here on Flickr. You may submit your own photos via email to information@guidedogs.com or post photos to our Flickr Group Photo Pool. We want to see those pictures!
All e-mailed submissions are posted here on Flickr. You may submit your own photos via email to information@guidedogs.com or post photos to our Flickr Group Photo Pool. We want to see those pictures!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Reading with Chiffon
By Puppy Raisers Sue and Jim Mooney
It doesn't seem possible our second Guide Dog puppy, Chiffon, has just celebrated her first birthday. She is a calm, delightful little black Labrador Retriever, and every day with her is a treasure. I am a substitute teacher and volunteer at our neighborhood school.
Most Tuesday mornings, Chiffon and I visit Mrs. Hanson's third grade classroom at Needham Elementary School and work with reading groups. The students are delighted with their furry visitor, and she loves being with them. Our time together has come to be known as "Reading with Chiffon."
When it's time to head over to the classroom, Chiffon instantly knows what I mean when I say, "Let's go to school and see the kids." These students all knew Peppermint, our first Guide Dog puppy, who is now a working Guide Dog in British Columbia. The children love hearing about her latest adventures and look forward to hearing about Chiffon's future endeavors.
It doesn't seem possible our second Guide Dog puppy, Chiffon, has just celebrated her first birthday. She is a calm, delightful little black Labrador Retriever, and every day with her is a treasure. I am a substitute teacher and volunteer at our neighborhood school.
Most Tuesday mornings, Chiffon and I visit Mrs. Hanson's third grade classroom at Needham Elementary School and work with reading groups. The students are delighted with their furry visitor, and she loves being with them. Our time together has come to be known as "Reading with Chiffon."
When it's time to head over to the classroom, Chiffon instantly knows what I mean when I say, "Let's go to school and see the kids." These students all knew Peppermint, our first Guide Dog puppy, who is now a working Guide Dog in British Columbia. The children love hearing about her latest adventures and look forward to hearing about Chiffon's future endeavors.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The generosity of GDB friends
By Nancy Olivas
So many members of GDB's tight community are givers: many of us give our time, love, friendship, financial support, and more to Guide Dogs for the Blind. But I'm inspired by two of our graduates. These two also happen to be GDB employees—they are Aerial Gilbert and Ken Altenburger.
Photo above: GDB graduates Aerial Gilbert with Guide Dog Splash and Ken Altenburger with Guide Dog Bristol standing together.
Ken had been in need of a kidney transplant, but after family members didn't match, there wasn't a lot of hope of receiving one in time. However, when friend Aerial heard of Ken's plight last September, she volunteered to donate.
So on March 1, one of Aerial's kidneys was transplanted into Ken and both of them are doing fine. Read more in Monday's Press Democrat here: http://www.petaluma360.com/article/20110321/COMMUNITY/110319560/1362/community?Title=Sight-impaired-friend-donates-the-gift-of-a-lifetime.
So many members of GDB's tight community are givers: many of us give our time, love, friendship, financial support, and more to Guide Dogs for the Blind. But I'm inspired by two of our graduates. These two also happen to be GDB employees—they are Aerial Gilbert and Ken Altenburger.
Photo above: GDB graduates Aerial Gilbert with Guide Dog Splash and Ken Altenburger with Guide Dog Bristol standing together.Ken had been in need of a kidney transplant, but after family members didn't match, there wasn't a lot of hope of receiving one in time. However, when friend Aerial heard of Ken's plight last September, she volunteered to donate.
So on March 1, one of Aerial's kidneys was transplanted into Ken and both of them are doing fine. Read more in Monday's Press Democrat here: http://www.petaluma360.com/article/20110321/COMMUNITY/110319560/1362/community?Title=Sight-impaired-friend-donates-the-gift-of-a-lifetime.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
GDB Career Change Dog Deployed to Japan
GDB Career Change dog Cadillac (now working for the Search Dog Foundation), a male black Labrador Retriever, is among the U.S. search and rescue teams deployed to Japan. The job of Cadillac and the other search dogs is to find live victims, conscious or unconscious, in the debris left by the earthquake and tsunami. All rescue personnel will be awaiting a “Bark Alert” from the dogs, letting them know there is someone in need of rescue. Cadillac and his handler were also part of the rescue efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
May The Force be with GDB
Skywalker Sound visited the GDB campus in San Rafael, Calif. this week to get some "puppy sounds" for their general library that is accessed when a film is being sound edited.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Dogs Breed
The Old English Sheepdog (OES) is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from early herding types of dog. The Old English Sheepdog has very long fur covering the face and eyes.
The Old English Sheepdog is nicknamed the Bobtail, since tail docking was traditional in the old sheepdogs. The breed is well known as the Dulux dog, as a result of their long-running use in advertising Dulux paint.
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The Poodle is a breed of dog. The Standard Poodle is regarded as the second most intelligent breed of dog after the border collie, and before the German Shepherd.The poodle breed is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors. Originally bred as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles are elegant in the conformation ring, having taken top honors in many shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Breeder's Digest, December 2010 and January 2011
Here are the announcements for puppies born and breeder dogs named at GDB during December 2010 and January 2011.
12/7/10 Alonzo x Holly – 3 males, 1 female – litter letter “R”
12/7/10 Dylan x Cuesta – 1 male, 5 females – litter letter “S”
12/10/10 Nicasio x Anjou – 4 males, 2 females – litter letter “Z”
12/21/10 Parson x Fritzie – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “A”
12/22/10 David x Deanne – 2 males, 3 females – litter letter “B”
12/23/10 Kentucky x Bahama – 4 males, 2 females – litter letter “C”
12/25/10 Jenkins x Wallaby – 2 females – litter letter “D”
12/26/10 Forte x Glee – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “E”
12/27/10 Hurley x Josie – 1 male, 7 females – litter letter “I”
12/28/10 Forte x Elena – 1 male, 3 females – litter letter “J”
12/28/10 Marino x Salina – 6 males, 1 female – litter letter “K”
12/30/10 Simon x Finesse – 6 males, 2 females – litter letter “L”
12/31/10 Jenkins x Denisha – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “M”
Azul – raised in CA [corrected on 03/25/2011]
Jova – raised in WA
Nordica – raised in UT
Rumor – raised in CA
1/8/11 Hurley x Rupee – 2 males, 5 females – litter letter “P”
1/8/11 Ozzie x Calistoga – 2 males, 2 females – litter letter “F”
1/13/11 Marino x Leola – 2 males, 4 females – litter letter “Q”
1/18/11 Denzel x Luana – 1 male, 2 females – litter letter “G”
1/21/11 Nevin x Trella – 4 males, 3 females – litter letter “S”
1/24/11 Marino x Brigitte – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “R”
1/26/11 Nicasio x Athenia – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “V”
1/29/11 Forte x Gracie – 4 males, 1 female – litter letter “A”
1/30/11 Jenkins x Fleur – 4 males, 3 females – litter letter “C”
Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever Cross Litters
1/26/11 Jenkins x Tess – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “T”
Genevieve - raised in CA
Pia – raised in CA
Golden Retrievers
Jonathan – raised in CO
Litter Announcements for December 2010
Labrador Retrievers12/7/10 Alonzo x Holly – 3 males, 1 female – litter letter “R”
12/7/10 Dylan x Cuesta – 1 male, 5 females – litter letter “S”
12/10/10 Nicasio x Anjou – 4 males, 2 females – litter letter “Z”
12/21/10 Parson x Fritzie – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “A”
12/22/10 David x Deanne – 2 males, 3 females – litter letter “B”
12/23/10 Kentucky x Bahama – 4 males, 2 females – litter letter “C”
12/25/10 Jenkins x Wallaby – 2 females – litter letter “D”
12/26/10 Forte x Glee – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “E”
12/27/10 Hurley x Josie – 1 male, 7 females – litter letter “I”
12/28/10 Forte x Elena – 1 male, 3 females – litter letter “J”
12/28/10 Marino x Salina – 6 males, 1 female – litter letter “K”
12/30/10 Simon x Finesse – 6 males, 2 females – litter letter “L”
12/31/10 Jenkins x Denisha – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “M”
New Breeders in December 2010
Labrador RetrieversAzul – raised in CA [corrected on 03/25/2011]
Jova – raised in WA
Nordica – raised in UT
Rumor – raised in CA
Litter Announcements for January 2011
Labrador Retriever Litters1/8/11 Hurley x Rupee – 2 males, 5 females – litter letter “P”
1/8/11 Ozzie x Calistoga – 2 males, 2 females – litter letter “F”
1/13/11 Marino x Leola – 2 males, 4 females – litter letter “Q”
1/18/11 Denzel x Luana – 1 male, 2 females – litter letter “G”
1/21/11 Nevin x Trella – 4 males, 3 females – litter letter “S”
1/24/11 Marino x Brigitte – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “R”
1/26/11 Nicasio x Athenia – 3 males, 3 females – litter letter “V”
1/29/11 Forte x Gracie – 4 males, 1 female – litter letter “A”
1/30/11 Jenkins x Fleur – 4 males, 3 females – litter letter “C”
Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever Cross Litters
1/26/11 Jenkins x Tess – 3 males, 4 females – litter letter “T”
New Breeders in January 2011
Labrador RetrieversGenevieve - raised in CA
Pia – raised in CA
Golden Retrievers
Jonathan – raised in CO
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Newshounds: Guide Dogs for the Blind in the News
KGW-TV / NBC (February 16, 2011)
Guide Dog puppy Zaffino was welcomed recently to the Portland area by Oregon's #1 Weatherman and KGW-TV/NBC's Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino. In the coming months Zaffino's adventures in Oregon will be documented and aired on KGW-TV/NBC.
“Guide Dog Puppy named after Matt Zaffino”
KGET-TV (March 7, 2011)
“Guide Dogs Act as Eyes for the Visually Impaired”
KGPE-TV / CBS (March 4, 2011)
“Lemoore High School Students Raise Guide Dog Puppies”
My Tales BLOG (March 3, 2011)
“Great things about being blind. Using my Ipod right out of the box.”
KUSI-TV/ IND (March 3, 2011)
“Donated GDB Puppy is part of Paws'itive Teams in San Diego”
Wasatch Woman (February 2011)
“Women of Strength and Purpose”
Chinook Observer (February 22, 2011)
“Ocean Park Students Learn About Blindness”
Oregonian (February 12, 2011)
“Laura and Elm: A woman's darkest hour leads to a new life, a new love and a best friend”
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Snapshots! Photos of GDB dogs in action
Here's one of the photos we received during the month of February; all e-mailed submissions are posted here on Flickr. You may submit your own photos via email to information@guidedogs.com or post photos to our Flickr Group Photo Pool. We really want to see pictures of you and your dogs!
Photo above: A few GDB puppy raisers from LA Southwest Puppy Raising club stand on the beach with their Guide Dog puppies-in-training. Photo courtesy of Pat Whitehead, LA Southwest club leader.
Photo above: A few GDB puppy raisers from LA Southwest Puppy Raising club stand on the beach with their Guide Dog puppies-in-training. Photo courtesy of Pat Whitehead, LA Southwest club leader.
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