Remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.
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A golden retriever wearing a yellow guide dog in training vest sits calmly in front of a patriotic memorial display. Behind the dog are several American and military flags, along with red, white, and blue decorations and flowers.
Happy Halloween from the Guide Dog Foundation! š¦®
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The photos show a lighthearted Halloween scene featuring a yellow Labrador retriever.
In both images, the dog is sitting behind a large painted wooden board with a cutout of a jack-oā-lantern face. The dogās head is perfectly framed inside the pumpkinās open mouth, making it look like the pumpkin is āeatingā or playfully framing the pup. Around the display, there are pumpkins, hay bales, and flowers under a clear blue sky, adding to the festive, cheerful fall atmosphere.
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The photos show a lighthearted Halloween scene featuring a yellow Labrador retriever.
In both images, the dog is sitting behind a large painted wooden board with a cutout of a jack-oā-lantern face. The dogās head is perfectly framed inside the pumpkinās open mouth, making it look like the pumpkin is āeatingā or playfully framing the pup. Around the display, there are pumpkins, hay bales, and flowers under a clear blue sky, adding to the festive, cheerful fall atmosphere.
Butchie has officially entered formal training with the @GuideDogFdn to become a guide dog to someone who is blind or has low vision.
Good luck Butchie!
Katina and her guide dog Amber are ready for new adventures together.𦮠Their partnership shows how guide dogs bring confidence and independence to people who are blind or have low vision. #NationalGuideDogMonth
ALT Katina is sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling, with Amber sitting in front of her on the grass. Amber is wearing her harness and looking toward the camera.
ALT Katina is outside on a sidewalk, bending down and hugging her black Labrador guide dog, Amber, who is wearing a harness.
Today is #GivingBarkThursday! š¾ For one day only, your gift will be doubled to create more guide dog teams, thanks to the Peter B. and Adeline W. Ruffin Foundation. Make twice the impact today: GuideDog.org/GivingBark
Giving Bark Thursday is on September 18, 2025. This virtual 24-hour day of giving supports our mission to provide guide dogs free of charge to individuals who are blind or have low vision. š¦®
Learn more at GuideDog.org/GivingBark
We get it. Theyāre cute. Really cute.
But if you see a dog in a harness, theyāre on duty.
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Always ask first.
And if the answer is no, thatās okay too.
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
At the GDF, accessibility is about more than design. It is about freedom, confidence, and the ability to move through life with dignity.
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For someone who is blind or has low vision, a guide dog can open up the world.
Reminder: Guide dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That includes access to public places, restaurants, and rideshare vehicles.
ALT A young woman confidently walks down a fashion show runway wearing a shimmering gold blouse with voluminous sleeves and an ornate yellow skirt adorned with intricate embellishments. She has long dark hair, wears sunglasses, and walks beside a yellow Labrador Retriever. The dog is dressed in a floral-patterned cape, matching the glamour of the event. The runway is lit with multicolored floor lights and the Guide Dog Foundation logo is visible in the background.
"GDF" - to most
"Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind" - to the government
"Cute puppies" - to 75% of the internet
"A symbol of independence" ā to our grads and community
"Can I pet???" ā to literally everyone walking by