Meet GDB Client and Alumni Board Member Cheri Owen
For Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) Client and Alumni Board member Cheri Owen, having her guide dog, Martinez, in her life is a slam dunk. The former collegiate basketball athlete says Martinez has given her a new level of confidence. “I feel like no matter where we go, we’re a team. ”These days, Cheri volunteers as a life coach and mentor to student athletes.
A Day in the Life of our Canine Welfare/Neonatal Team
There’s a special magic about Guide dogs for the Blind (GDB). Some might say it’s the dogs. These courageous guides who change people’s lives. But there’s magic in the people too. Members of our Canine Welfare/Neonatal team shared a peek inside our Puppy Center in a series of social media posts where the magic between puppies and people begins.
K9 Buddy, Shakespeare, is a Poetic Match for GDB Client
“I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” William Shakespeare’s quote from The Tempest about love and companionship is the perfect description of K9 Buddy, Shakespeare.
Paul Robertson recently received his beloved K9 Buddy at age 81 and says he can’t imagine life without his black Lab.
Tips to Create More Inclusive and Accessible Social Media Posts
At GDB, we work hard to create inclusive and accessible spaces for all. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we featured tips on how YOU can make a difference by creating more inclusive and accessible Facebook posts for people who live with disabilities or impairments.
On the latest episode of Central Bark, Host Theresa Stern talks with GDB Medical Director Dr. Kate Kuzminski about GDB’s Veterinary Care Program and emergency preparedness tips for guide dog handlers.
