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…
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,…
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…
Today, Quill returns to The Seeing Eye to begin his formal training! Over the next few weeks, he’ll be adjusting to kennel life, completing his medical evaluations, and preparing to be paired with an instructor who will teach him all the fundamentals of becoming a Seeing Eye dog. It has been such a joy watching…
Guiding Paws would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Evangelical Presbyterian Church for generously welcoming us into their facility each month. Their support allows our club to gather for meetings, training sessions, and hands‑on puppy development in a space that is safe, comfortable, and perfectly suited for our needs. Having a reliable training…
On Monday, Roxy officially joined Guiding Paws! Roxy is a 6-month-old female LGX3 who has already stolen our hearts with her sweet personality. We are so excited to watch her grow, learn, and take on all the adventures that come with being a future Seeing Eye puppy. We can’t wait to follow Roxy’s journey and…
On July 13, Nadia returned to The Seeing Eye to begin her formal guide dog training. Over the next few months, she will work closely with her instructor as she learns the advanced skills needed to become a future Seeing Eye dog. This is an exciting milestone in her journey and a reflection of all…
Welcome to Guiding Paws, Coach! Coach is a 7-week-old male black and tan Shepherd who has already settled in wonderfully with his CC siblings. We are so excited to welcome him to the Guiding Paws family and can’t wait to watch him grow, learn, and take on all the adventures that come with being a…
Welcome to Guiding Paws, Fortune! We’re lucky to have an adorable 7-week-old Lab/Golden cross who has already stolen our hearts. One of the most special things about Fortune is that she is being raised by the same family who raised her dad, Ezra, a treasured past Guiding Paws puppy. We are so excited to watch…
Recently, Tilly earned her vest and proudly showed our Area Coordinator everything she has been working on! Beginning at six months of age, our puppies have the opportunity to be evaluated to earn their vest, an exciting milestone that marks their growth and progress in the program. This achievement reflects all of Tilly’s hard work…