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Friday, May 30, 2014

Newshounds: Guide Dogs for the Blind in the News!

Real Simple Feature: The Intrepid (Mommies with Guides)  – http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/seeing-impaired-mothers-group-00100000119851/

The BARk magazine: Guide Dogs for the Blind's Training Methods –  http://thebark.com/content/guide-dogs-blind

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/The Oscars Video "There's Not Much To See: How Blind People Enjoy Movies" Featuring GDB Graduate Melissa Hudson – https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?v=10152174401071406&fref=nf

Bay Area Guide Dog Puppy Raisers Club: Information Video – http://vimeo.com/89060824

GDB graduate and U.S. Paralympic Skier Danelle Umstead – http://www.ksl.com/?sid=28752409&nid=

GDB Guide Dog Puppy Leanne AT&T Commercial – http://www.business.att.com/content/speeches/day-in-the-life.mp4

Guide Dog Glendale Wins Purple Paw Award – http://www.greatfallstribune.com/media/cinematic/video/7868537/guide-dog-wins-purple-paw-award/

Past GDB graduate Kristina Blum on the Katie Couric Show (first legally blind contestant with the genetic condition albinism to compete in the Miss California USA Pageant and ended up winning the Miss Congeniality Award) – http://katiecouric.com/videos/woman-with-albinism-redefines-beauty/

GDB Career Change Dog is Now a Certified Hearing Dog Helping Cedar Point Woman Find Freedom – http://www.jdnews.com/features/neighbors/new-leash-on-life-1.288761

Saying Goodbye to Tiki: Eighth Grader Max Angel Raises His First Guide Dog Puppy – http://ktvl.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/ktvl_vid_12386.shtml

Residents in Portland Metro Area and Surrounding Regions Benefit from New Partnership – http://www.dovelewis.org/news-events/media-releases/residents-in-portland-metro-area-and-surrounding-regions-benefit-from-new/8336

GDB graduate Nancy Stevens featured in Ruffwear’s Video “My Dog is My” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep8daoZQVwY

Five Houston Area Families Train Future Guide Dogs – http://www.khou.com/community/5-Houston-area-families-train-future-guide-dogs-246471491.html

GDB Career Change Dog Pauletta is Now a Therapy Dog –  http://www.news10.net/story/news/nation/2014/03/18/how-a-dog-is-making-a-big-difference-in-a-second-career-at-a-hospital/6566637/

Silicon Valley Bank and Guide Dogs for the Blind Team Up – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v-7JjPO4j8

GDB graduate Nancy Shugart’s TED Talk “Be the One to make it Happen” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9QghVlreno

GDB Career Change Dog Pesto Now a Therapy Dog Who Helped Change the Lives of Two Brothers – http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=378728

South County Safari Featuring the O.C. Coastal Puppy Raisers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlKTZixtT4&feature=share

GDB’s Collaboration with DoveLewis: Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams (PACTT) – http://www.oregonlive.com/forest-grove/index.ssf/2014/02/bridge_to_independence_therapy.html

GDB graduate Wayne Heidle Gives Inspiring Lecture with Guide Dog Poncho  – http://optometryadmissions.com/2014/03/06/pre-optometry-students-inspired-by-low-vision-rehab-assistant-professor-wayne-heidle/

GDB Program Dog Teton is a Newly Trained Therapy Dog Working with Veterans – http://www.garthstein.com/news/index.php#45

Volunteers Play Critical Role in Helping Train Service Dogs – http://tdn.com/news/local/volunteers-play-critical-role-in-helping-train-service-dogs/article_e62c1620-b7ce-11e3-a279-001a4bcf887a.html
 

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Newshounds: Guide Dogs for the Blind in the News!

ESPN Story: GDB Grad Jake Olson Makes High School Football Team - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1854170-blind-california-high-schooler-lives-his-dream-by-making-football-team

Guide Dog Prudy Returns Home - http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/guide-dog-for-the-blind-found-and-returned-to-pal-20131121

GDB Graduate and U.S. Paralympic Skier Danelle Umstead - http://www.teamusa.org/Team-USA-Winter-Bloggers/Danelle-Umstead/New-Beginnings

Yahoo Voices - Belo Cipriani: A Guide in The Dark - http://voices.yahoo.com/a-guide-dark-12140975.html

Shasta County Guide Dog Puppy Raisers - http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/news/ci_23640364/red-bluff-training-grounds-guide-dog

GDB Youth Scholarship Winner - http://napavalleyregister.com/eagle/news/local/woman-gets-scholarship-for-guide-dog-work/article_6f316cfa-fa28-11e2-85d5-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form=true

Today Show: Guide Dog O'Neil Out-of-Control Car Story - http://www.today.com/video/today/52189843#53677353

Guide Dog Puppy Delivery in Lemoore, CA - http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/05/31/3322639/guide-dog-puppies-start-lessons.html

GDB Graduate Kathy Austin in Chicago - http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/20178574-522/vickroy-guiding-knight-lab-gets-woman-where-she-needs-to-go.html

Puppy Truck Deliveries in Arizona - http://www.yourwestvalley.com/peoria/article_34eaf008-c87c-11e2-8d76-001a4bcf887a.html

Modesto High School Student Trains Guide Dog Puppies in Training - http://www.modbee.com/2013/05/21/2725935/pitman-high-school-student-trains.html




Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Newshounds

Here's a round-up of some recent stories in the news about our alumni and puppy raisers.

Yellow Lab Guide Dog Cricket
Yellow Lab Guide Dog Cricket, from ksl.com
Ann Taylor Tells Blind Woman Her Guide Dog Isn't Allowed in the Store
Ann Taylor apologizes for kicking guide dog out of store
Ann Taylor says it was misinformed the first time it issued a statement on Guide Dogs


    And in other news....


    Future guide dogs get puppy pat downs 
    Going to the Dogs; Local Students are Puppy Trainers for Guide Dog Program
    (Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, CABritish Columbia, Canada)

    Gift puts visually impaired Penticton woman in the driver's seat 
    (Penticton Western News, British Columbia, Canada)

    Leading the way; Durango volunteers raise puppies to guide the blind 
    (Durango Telegraph, Durango, CO)

    Guide Dogs for the Blind brings puppies to Lemoore 
    (Hanford Sentinel, Hanford, CA)

    Quilts Sewn for Servicemen, Women 
    (GDB pup Pernilla is pictured with raiser Nancy Bloyer, a member of the quilt guild. San Clemente Times, San Clemente, CA)

    Friday, April 6, 2012

    Friday, January 6, 2012

    Newshounds!

    Father Pat with Golden Retriever Guide DogFather Pat with Pace and Brandon Burris,

    executive director of the Louisiana State Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs.



    Father Pat Mascarella’s Guide Dog, Pace, was named Service Animal of the Year by the Louisiana State Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs. The event was covered on WBRZ-TV, and The Catholic Commentator (page 3)

    Puppy Zaffino honors his namesake on TV

    Student Teacher Senses When Children Need Help

    Riding That K9 Buddy Train -- GDB volunteers spent their New Year's weekend bringing a wagging bundle of love to a young boy who is rapidly losing his vision. The story crossed several states and was picked up by many news outlets: CNN, KTVU in the SF Bay Area (FOX), DFW in Texas (CBS),WFAA (ABC), WFMY,KXTV(ABC) in Sacramento,KCAL(CBS)Orange County, WISH TV in Indianapolis and in San Diego.

    Getting a New Guide Dog: Thomas Hicks

    GDB Alumnus George Blackstock helps others

    Wednesday, December 7, 2011

    Newshounds

    a black and two yellow Lab GDB puppies board a bus with their raisers while a man in a yellow vest assists
    Guide Dog Puppy Raisers of Yuma, California, go for a bus ride.


    Waiting for the Bus

    GDB Alumna Tiffany Joliff discusses what it's like to have a Guide Dog on campus

    For sixth-grader Shannon Patterson, being a GDB puppy raiser is a responsibility she takes pride in.

    9-11 Canine Hero Roselle's story lives on: Care2, Maryville Daily Times

    Man's Best Friend Proves an Able Teacher, Too

    Puppy Praisers Club Helps Raise Service Dogs


    GDB Dog Helps Disabled Students

    Olympia Residents Receive Guide Dogs

    Friday, November 4, 2011

    Newshounds


    Members of Solano Puppy Raisers Laurie Vidt, with Elko, Nora Salet, with Kip, and Diana Wilson, with Toga, left to right, help expose their dogs to new sights and sounds as part of their training. (Brad Zweerink/Daily Republic)

    Puppies in Salinas Become Guide Dogs. Cover story!

    Roselle, WTC Angel, wins first place in the American Humane Hero Dog Award and won $15K for GDB! Be sure to tune in on November 11 on the Hallmark Channel! Marin IJ, Novato Patch, Huffington Post, Dream Dogs, Daily Pilot, Pet Tales, Animal Fair and Illuminating the World in Six Dots.

    Atticus takes third! Heroes, all! The handsome yellow Lab is the partner of Jim Hogan, a Vietnam Veteran. Atticus was named Grand Marshal Dog for the event. He and Jim attend numerous veterans' conventions and ceremonies.

    Clark Roberts says, "The real difference between a cane and a [guide] dog is a brain..."

    GDB Career Change Dog goes on to new career in search and rescue

    Teacher's Guide Dog Attacked by Rottweillers
    : Why it's important to keep pet dogs under control...

    A GDB Graduate takes to the skies!

    Puppy Love with a Purpose


    In the December 2011 issue of DogFancy Magazine, there's a wonderful article and photo of our good friend Betty White and her GDB career change Golden, Pontiac.

    GDB Alumnus Elliot Aronson wins distinguished emeriti award from University of California at Santa Cruz

    Polar Vision crew set to go to Antarctica to raise support for GDB!

    GDB Alumnus Larry Marcum says that "Life is Better with a Guide Dog".

    Lemore, CA, raisers win award for innovation. Model of Innovation awards are given in three divisions: student development, chapter development and community development to FFA members.

    Friday, September 2, 2011

    Newshounds

    Apprentice Instructor Arleen Jordan guides CSI Miami star Eva LaRue on a blindfold walk with a yellow Lab Guide Dog



    CSI: Miami celebrities Eva LaRue and Omar Miller honor a real life forensic scientist and (GDB Alumna)Dr. Cecilia von Beroldingen to kick off Natural Balance Pet Food and PETCO sponsored National Guide Dog Month. Also, check out Eva's article in PeoplePets.com



    GDB Alumna Barbara Milles discusses the "Domino Effect"



    Caleb's Family Reunion at GDB Fun Day



    Sylvia Modesitt and her black Lab Landon prepare for college



    Helping Those Who Can't See: a presentation by GDB Acting CEO Morgan Watkins



    GDB puppy raiser and Oregon State University student Mallary Paoli prepares her yellow Lab puppy Lanzo for "college" and herself for a future career



    Clark Roberts and his yellow Lab guide Arby share a unique perspective




    September is National Guide Dog Month! How are you making news to support GDB?

    Friday, August 5, 2011

    Newshounds

    black and yellow Lab puppies ride the SF Ferry
    GDB Puppies take a ferry boat ride!

    GDB Alumni Michael Thorpe was reunited with his Guide Dog Gwen, thanks to a neighborhood angel.

    7 Questions for a Guide Dog Trainer

    Aerial View: Podcast interview with Aerial Gilbert

    In Memoriam: Freida Kennedy A retired Guide Dog is remembered for her work bringing cheer to ICU hospital patients. (pg. 3)

    Beyond Fetching: Los Angeles Times

    Cautious Caleb is featured in The Bark Blog

    Man's Best Friend on 9/11 -- Michael Hingson is interviewed on NBC Bay Area about his experiences with his Guide Dogs Roselle and Africa and his new book Thunder Dog. The book has also been reviewed in People Magazine and the New York Post.

    Melissa Hudson and her black Lab Anya are featured in Arthritis Today.

    Santa Barbara County Sightseers and their GDB puppies are featured in Equine and Canine News. (pg. 14)

    New Digs for Dogs in the Novato Advance covers the news of our plans to build a new student residence on our California campus.

    Wednesday, July 6, 2011

    Newshounds

    Sully and Lorrie Sullenberger with yellow Lab pup
    Sully and Lorrie Sullenberger share their love of dogs and support for GDB.


    National Public Radio Interview: School Trains the Blind on Life with a Guide Dog

    Good Dog Magazine: The Dog Behind. Chesley Sullenberger interview

    9-11 Canine Hero Dies: Roselle

    Gift of Sight has Four Legs


    Incredible Enumclaw Woman Sets Her Sights High

    Friday, April 8, 2011

    Newshounds: Guide Dogs for the Blind in the News, March 2011

    Guide Dogs for the Blind has been featured in a number of news stories recently and we want to highlight the following articles for you. First is an article about two of GDB's graduates, Ken Altenburger and Aerial Gilbert. Ken had been in need of a kidney transplant and friend and fellow Guide Dog user Aerial donated one of her kidneys to him.

    GDB graduates Aerial Gilbert with Guide Dog Splash and Ken Altenburger with Guide Dog Bristol stand togetherPhoto above: GDB graduates Aerial Gilbert with Guide Dog Splash and Ken Altenburger with Guide Dog Bristol standing together.

    Petaluma Argus Courier
    , March 23, 2011
    “Sight-Impaired Friend Donates the Gift of a Lifetime”

    In other news:

    Lodi News
    , March 30, 2011
    “Lodi Newcomer Hy Cohen Advocates”

    Seattle Times, March 29, 2011
    “Northwest Wanderings: A Special Way of Seeing the World”

    TheBark.com, March 29, 2011
    “Big Changes for Little Caleb”

    Statesman Journal
    , March 17, 2011
    “Dogs Part of Rescue Effort in Japan”

    Orange County Register
    , March 10, 2011
    “Irvine Dog Graduates Fourth Guide Dog”

    Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    Newshounds: Guide Dogs for the Blind in the News

    NBC Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino holds Guide Dog puppy-in-training Zaffino
    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”

    Thursday, February 10, 2011

    Newshounds: GDB in the News

    GDB puppy raiser Megan Minkiewicz and husband Alex with black Lab puppy-in-training Caleb
    Puppy Raiser Megan Minkiewicz has raised six puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is currently raising Caleb (with husband Alex) and writing a series of articles throughout the next year and a half for The Bark blog. Her most current blog post is featured in the current issue of the magazine.

    The Bark Magazine (February/March 2011)
    “Caleb About Town”



    Gresham Outlook (February 9, 2011)
    “Troutdale Woman Graduates from Guide Dog Training”

    Marin Magazine (February 2011)
    “Snap Shots: 34th Annual GDB Holiday Luncheon”

    KSEE-TV / NBC (January 26, 2011)
    “South Valley Students Train Guide Dogs”

    KPIX-TV / CBS (January 14, 2011)
    “Good Question: Can Blind People Use Text Messaging”

    NorthBay Biz (January 2011)
    “Creative Partnerships”

    Monday, January 10, 2011

    Newshounds!


    GDB team Terry Blosser and Guide Dog Bryson rode on the Natural Balance Pet Food float during the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. Media coverage is listed below.


    Orange County Register (January 3, 2011)
    “Right Attitude Can Take You Far”

    KSBW-TV/ NBC (January 5, 2010)
    “Dog Becomes Woman’s Eyes, Best Friend”

    Dallas Morning News (January 5, 2011)
    “Raising Future Guide Dogs is Tough Love for Dallas-Area Families”

    Coeur d'Alene Press (December 19, 2010)
    “A Holiday Story”

    KING-TV / IND (December 13, 2010)
    “Amazing Guide Dog Puppies Arrive in Rain

    Oregonian (December 4, 2010)
    “Scene & Heard”

    AOLKIDS.com (Winter 2010)
    “Rescue and Service Dog Pictures”

    Thursday, November 11, 2010

    Newshounds!

    Betty White holding a Guide Dog puppy
    • Stars & Their Pets: Betty's Little Leader (People Magazine's peoplepets.com, October 25, 2010): "Walk of Fame" features a photo of longtime GDB supporter Betty White with Guide Dog puppy Phil at a GDB event in Montecito, Calif.
    • A Dog Guide for Inwood (West Lynn Herald, October 2010): GDB alumnus Doug Robinson offers tips on interacting with his Guide Dog, Reggie.
    • Steady Hedy (KXTV-TV/ABC Sacramento, October 8, 2010): Featuring GDB alumna Carolyn Wing Greenlee and her Guide Dog Hedy. Video included.

    Head of the Charles Regatta
    GDB Alumnae Aerial Gilbert and Natalie McCarthy were members of a four-person rowing team that won the gold at the Head of the Charles Regatta in its first adaptive event for disabled rowers. Aerial, with her Guide Dog, Splash, subsequently visited Perkins School for the Blind to teach the sport to blind youth.

    Friday, September 24, 2010

    Newshounds!

    National Guide Dog Month Media Coverage:
    • It's National Guide Dog Month! (KPTV Fox 12 Oregon): Instructor Dan Rollings talks about Guide Dogs and the Petco/Natural Balance effort to raise $1 million dollars for guide dog organizations during the month of September.
    • Pet of the Week/National Guide Dog Month (KOIN TV Oregon): Director of Research and Development Michele Pouliot details National Guide Dog Month.
    • National Guide Dog Month (WLS-TV Chicago): Instructor/Graduate Services Field Manager Lauren Ross interviewed about National Guide Dog Month (embedded video below).
    GDB in the news!