Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, have low vision, or have other special needs.

Why Choose the Guide Dog Foundation?

People come to the Foundation for our trademark small classes, and individualized instruction.  The Guide Dog Foundation programs often attract people who may have special requirements.  The organization has successfully worked with people who are hearing-impaired in addition to being blind, as well as many who are physically challenged.  With their courage and determination, these remarkable teams reconnect us all to the highest form of freedom there is: the freedom to experience the world around us in any way we choose.  With a guide dog by their side, a person who is blind or has low vision can live without boundaries.

It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog; however, all of the Foundations' services are provided at no charge to the individual.  Funding comes from the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, businesses, and service and fraternal clubs.

The Foundation would not be able to provide guide and assistance dogs free of charge to our consumers without your help.  The Guide Dog Foundation appreciates every dollar we receive, and your faith in us is extremely important.  Fiscal prudence is one of our top priorities as your donations allow us to advance our mission.  As we have been privileged to witness, a guide or assistance dog brings a newfound sense of independence and dignity to someone with disabilities.