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 [...]

Linda and her guide dog Buster

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 my soul.

I no [...]

The following article is from Phil, a recipient of a dog from Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Crossing the street with Avery

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 condition called Retinitis [...]