Guiding Paws of Delaware
The New Castle County Puppy Raising Club for The Seeing Eye!
Guiding Paws of Delaware is one of over 30 clubs committed to raising puppies that will become life-changing Seeing Eye® dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Seeing Eye’s clubs span New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, united by a shared mission:
To enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.
Our Latest Pupdates
- Guiding Paws Collaboration with Appoquinimink HS Student
Guiding Paws was delighted to collaborate with Appoquinimink High School student Mason during our 2025 Holiday Party. As part of his high school pathway, Mason is completing a Supervised Agriculture Experience; he chose to focus on photographing animals and agricultural products. That made our Seeing Eye puppies, as future service dogs, the perfect subjects.
Our members were thrilled to support an AHS student’s educational journey, especially given the school’s ongoing support of Guiding Paws and our puppy‑raising experiences.
Please enjoy Mason’s wonderful portfolio featuring our photogenic puppies! Great work, Mason, thank you for sharing.
- Epic Returns to the Seeing Eye
- Guiding Paws Welcomes Tilly and Tinsel!
Puppy Raising Journey
Be the First Step in a Life-Changing Journey
We proudly support The Seeing Eye’s mission by opening our homes and hearts to raise puppies. As puppy raisers, we provide a foundation of love, guidance, and socialization that prepares these remarkable dogs for their vital work.
Anyone can join this inspiring journey—whether you’re a family with a nine-year-old eager to help or an experienced individual raising their 30th puppy. Each puppy’s journey is unique, but one thing remains constant: the profound sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from being part of something so extraordinary.
Are you ready to change a life—starting with your own? Click here to read our FAQ and find out more about volunteering.
Dedication
Raising a puppy for The Seeing Eye requires a high level of dedication as puppy raisers invest their time, energy, and patience into training and socializing the puppy to prepare them for their future role.
Empowering
Through puppy raising, individuals have the opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of people with visual disabilities, enabling them to navigate the world with confidence and a sense of autonomy.
Impactful
Puppy raising for The Seeing Eye has a profound impact on both the puppy raiser and the recipient of the guide dog, fostering meaningful connections and changing lives for the better through the partnership between humans and their canine companions.
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