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
- Puppies Attend Boys and Girls Club
On Tuesday, several of our puppies had the opportunity to visit the Wilmington Boys & Girls Club! They got to meet kids of all ages, receive plenty of pets, and interact with the wonderful Boys & Girls.
This was a great experience for our puppies to practice politely greeting new people while also learning to ignore their puppy friends and stay focused in an exciting environment!
A huge thank you to the Wilmington Boys & Girls Club for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share more about The Seeing Eye!
- Family Day 2026
On Saturday, several of our club’s puppy raisers made a trip up to Morristown for the Seeing Eye’s annual Family Day celebration. This fun event honors our wonderful volunteer puppy raising community and lets us see and learn about where our puppies go after they leave us! We had a chance to tour the campus, speak to and learn from Seeing Eye staff from all departments, hear from graduates, and see our puppies’ baby photos from when they were 5 weeks old.
This year’s Family Day was extra special because one of our past pups, Henry, was chosen to be a demo dog and showed us how he guides his instructor around all sorts of obstacles!
If you want to learn more about joining The Seeing Eye puppy raising family, be sure to check out https://seeingeye.org/puppy-raising/
- Guiding Paws Goes To The Movies
Last week, several Guiding Paws puppies made a trip to Main Street Movies to watch Toy Story 5! The movie theater can be a really challenging space for puppies to navigate. There are many interesting smells and snacks to ignore on the floor-not to mention having to settle for an extended length of time during the movie. Thank you to Main Street Movies for allowing our puppies to learn in a new space!
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.
