Pupdates
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Herb’s Town Walk
Congratulations to Herb for completing his Town walk. Herb was described as having an above-average walking pace and will likely be well-suited for a younger partner. Herb is a gentle giant in the play yard, confident but willing to share his toys. He is currently rooming alone but has best friends with brother Hank and…
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Cecil College Campus Visit
Cecil College regularly invites our raisers from Guiding Paws to participate in events on campus. Recently, four puppies were in attendance for an end-of-semester program for students to relax and pet some puppies! The event is mutually beneficial. Students can de-stress from end of semester exam prep with our dogs. The dogs are exposed to…
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Oreo Earns Her Vest
Oreo has earned her vest! At approximately 6 months of age, our puppies are eligible to earn a vest to wear on outings. They must demonstrate that they have a firm grasp on basic commands. She will continue to practice until she is ready to return for formal training. Congratulations to Oreo and her raisers…
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First of May Reminders
May the Paws Be With You: A Month of Activity May is here, and it’s time to taco ‘bout all the pawsome activites lined up this month! As we celebrate the flavors of Cinco de Mayo, the force of Star Wars Day, and the honor of Memorial Day, don’t forget that our puppies are also…
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Guiding Paws Ag Day Adventure
Guiding Paws joined Puppy Raisers of UD for an exposure activity and community outreach activity at Ag Day. The event is hosted by the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Every year (rain or shine!) we attend this event to expose our dogs to crowds, live music, interesting sights and smells, greenhouses…
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Birdie Earns Her Vest
Birdie has earned her vest! Starting at 6 months of age, each puppy is eligible to earn their vest. They must demonstrate that they have adequately developed their skills. She will continue to learn until she is ready to return (fly?) for formal training. Congratulations to Birdie and her raisers for reaching this milestone!
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Epic Earns Her Vest
Congratulations to Epic for earning her vest! Starting at 6 months old, our pups are eligible to be evaluated by our Area Coordinator. If they are able to demonstrate adequate knowledge of commands and skills, they earn their vest to wear on outings. Congratulations to Epic and her raiser for reaching this milestone!
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Guiding Paws at the Ballpark
Several members of Guiding Paws attended a baseball double header where the Wilmington Blue Rocks played against the Hub City Spartanburgers. Though the Blue Rocks dropped the first game in a close one, they picked up a win in the second game, 6-0. Bringing our puppies to Frawley Stadium is a great exposure event. There…
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Edward Gets a Match
Edward, a male lab/golden cross, was matched with his forever person in April 2025. He will work in South Carolina with a man in his seventies. Edward is this person’s 6th Seeing Eye Dog! Edward gets to walk several miles a day with his new companion, helping with the daily errands. In addition to the…
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First of April Reminders
As spring awakens with its vibrant blooms and gentle warmth, it’s a joyful reminder for all Guiding Paws volunteers. Be sure to bring your dedication to the forefront as we administer medication to our adorable puppies. The excitement begins this month with the Blue Rocks Game scheduled for April 12th at 6:05 PM, offering a…
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