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July 2025

 
A group of teens in camp shirts and their camp leaders wave their hands in the air while standing on a cement path in front of a grassy area surrounded by trees. With them are a Golden Retriever, yellow Lab and black Lab guide dog.

Camp GDB Adventures Unleashed

This year, Guide Dogs for the Blind’s annual summer camp for teens who are blind or visually impaired kicked off in perfect harmony with the Summer Solstice. As the longest day of the year unfolded, so did a week of sun-soaked adventures, meaningful connections, and hands-on learning about the guide dog lifestyle that left lasting memories for everyone involved.

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Two women stand by a GDB banner in front of the San Francisco Bay Bridge near the waterfront.

Community Fundraiser Spotlight: Paws for Pinot

Each year, a unique gathering unfolds on the San Francisco waterfront—where fine wine, great food, live music, and good company come together in support of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Paws for Pinot, hosted by the team at Epic Steak, has become a cherished tradition, raising awareness and funds for the mission of Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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An airline pilot and flight attendant and two GDB puppy raisers smile with a Golden Retriever puppy on a walkway leading into an Alaska Airlines plane.

The Sky is the Limit!

Our puppy raisers and pups have been busy participating in airport outings! Whether that's the hustle and bustle of an airport terminal; the procedures of passing through a TSA checkpoint; or settling nicely in the cabin of an aircraft, giving guide dog puppies these encounters help set them up for success in their future careers.

READ ABOUT OUR AIRPORT PUPPY RAISER ACTIVITIES

 
A black Lab and Golden Retriever guide dog puppy in green training vests enjoy a pup cup at the ice cream social.

Puppy Ice Cream Socials are PAWSitively Sweet!

What could be better than a sunny afternoon filled with wagging tails and sweet treats? If you’ve ever dreamed of raising a guide dog puppy, our Puppy Raising Info Meeting & Ice Cream Social is the perfect way to dip your paws in the water—plus, there’s ice cream. For everyone.

READ ABOUT OUR PUPPY RAISING EVENTS
 
A woman and her yellow Lab/Golden Retriever Cross stand in front of GDB banners in a room with two puppy raisers and a GDB Guide Dog mobility Instructor.

Monthly Mission Moment: 34 Years of Guide Dog Partnerships

“Rupert is my fifth guide dog. When I think of the accomplishments that I’ve made, what’s made the difference is having a guide dog at my side. It’s just made my life so much more fulfilling, and I thank Guide Dogs for the Blind for that.” – GDB graduate Mary Flanagan with Rupert

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