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ORGANIZATION: Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Patterson & Yorktown
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The Brood Stud Program has an increased need for fosters, in loving homes, for our breeding dogs. If you, or someone you know, are interested and live in the vicinity of the Canine Development Center in Patterson, NY, please contact us for information on eligibility and how to proceed. For general information, please read below. Thank you!
Brood and stud dogs ensure the future of all our programs. They are vital to our work - and the people who provide them with homes are crucial members of the Guiding Eyes family.To be a foster volunteer and take on the responsibility of the health, well-being, and happiness of one of our breeding dogs, you must:
- Live within 1 - ½ hours (broods) or 1 hour (studs) travel time of the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Canine Development Center (CDC) in Patterson, NY. (If you live 1-½ hours away for broods, approval is at the discretion of the Brood Stud Foster Program Manager.)
- Provide a safe and loving home environment, keeping the dog on leash when outdoors, with daily exercise (minimum of walking/running 3 miles per day).
- Transport the breed dog to Guiding Eyes for the Blind for reproduction and healthcare-related visits and quarterly assessments
- Receive training in dog handling, care, and obedience from Guiding Eyes for the Blind staff.
Our brood and stud dogs start out their lives like any other dog in our program - being raised by a puppy raiser, then assessed for suitability for Guide Dog training. Dogs who display excellent qualities needed in Guide Dogs may become part of the Brood Stud Program.
Our breeding colony consists mainly of Labrador Retrievers, with a few German Shepherds.
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About Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Patterson & Yorktown
Location:
611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, US
Mission Statement
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence.
Description
Since 1954, Guiding Eyes has managed to thrive on goodness, even in the most difficult of times. We relied on the goodness of our loyal base of generous supporters, passionate staff and dedicated volunteers to come together to meet the growing needs of our diverse community of people with vision loss. Through this unwavering support and dedication, Guiding Eyes has graduated more than 10,000 guide dog teams. We believe in the powerful, meaningful change that our beautiful dogs bring to the lives of people facing the daily challenges that blindness and vision loss present.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide all services completely free of charge to people who are blind or with vision loss. At Guiding Eyes, we rely upon the contributions of our generous donors to fulfill our mission.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind has two locations: Yorktown Heights and Patterson.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
People with Disabilities
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WHERE
361 Route 164Patterson, NY 12563
(41.5001 ,-73.5773 )
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2025
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