Brutus the bear

Keeping Up with Caleb

Follow Caleb on his latest adventures as he takes to the air (by plane, of course) for a wonderful vacation in San Francisco. And then, he whined (not really) and dined at the Canine Heroes Wine Auction in Napa Valley -- a fundraiser that supports veterinary care for GDB dogs and pups.

Raiser Megan says, "Caleb is with us—and more specifically, me—all the time; I am his person. He will go anywhere and do anything for me. Over the last year, we’ve built an amazing bond and trust that we’ll always have no matter what his future holds. He may go weeks, months or years without seeing me but his reaction will be the same and the reunions will be joyful no matter how long we’ve been apart.

"I honestly don’t think any of my pups spend their days pining for me. All of them are with their soul mates and where they are meant to be. I am the awesome aunt who brings special presents and treats. From day one, I remind myself eventually we’ll have to say goodbye but as recent as last night I find myself tearing up at the prospect. It never gets easier, in fact, sometimes I think it gets harder with each dog."

Thank you Megan, and all of our puppy raisers, from everyone at GDB!

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.