The following article is from Phil, a recipient of a dog from Guide Dogs of the Desert.
When I was 18 years old, like most teenagers I wanted to get away from home so I decided the best way to do that was to join the Army. I was a chaplain’s assistant for a year before I was sent [...]
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The following article is from Linda, a recipient of a dog from Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Getting a guide dog has not only given me freedom and independence in getting where I need to go; it has also opened my spiritual eyes to the window of [...]
The following article is from Phil, a recipient of a dog from Guide Dogs of the Desert.
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Tap…Tap…Tap…Tap. That’s the sound of the cane I used for more than seven years. Primitive by many standards and even inaccurate at times. I have low vision due to an eye [...]
Have you ever seen a person who is visually impaired walking around freely with a guide dog at their side and gotten goosebumps at the sight?
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I have. I love seeing guide dogs around town with their perfect little vests that tell you right away, “I’m more [...]
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Yesterday I attended a guide dog graduation ceremony at the Guide Dogs of the Desert, located in Palm Springs, CA. I’ve been to several guide dog graduations in the past but this one was special for a variety of reasons.
First off, all seven [...]
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