Destry, a darling little long-haired fluffy Golden Lab Cross, arrived via Alaska Air in January 2023, to be started by Mary Lou, who ended up keeping her until she was career change for motion sickness at the age of 14 months. She was placed as a loving pet with a family on Mercer Island who have been long-time supporters of GDB.

Koda, a fluffy female Golden with a little splash of Lab, arrived with her brother Kubo on the August 2022 Puppy Truck. She was lovingly raised by Barbara, Kevin, Gunnison, & Rinn-Cora as their 3rd pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Career changed in December 2023 and placed by the raiser with an active family in California.

Sulu, of Star Trek fame, arrived on the May 2022 puppy truck and was started by long-time puppy sitter/raiser Mary Lou before being transferred within our club to Gunilla. He decided he was more interested in other dogs than being a guide dog and was dropped from formal training in October 2023. He will be placed as a sweet, active pet.

Cliff was raised by Teri & John as their second pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Teri is also our Seattle group's accountant, bless her heart! Cliff returned to the GDB Oregon campus for formal harness training in July 2023. He was career changed in December 2023 and picked up by Dogs for Better Lives in Oregon!

Another Golden boy for experience raisers Melissa and Jeremy! Ari arrived on the mid-March 2022 Puppy Truck and returned for formal harness training in May 2023. Career changed for fears and adopted by a lovely Seattle family as a pet.

Nate, an adorable Golden Lab Cross, arrived with brother Nimoy to be co-raised by Becci & Nick, & Julie. Returned for formal training March 2023 and was career changed for cataracts in July 2023. He was adopted by his raisers Becci & Nick!

Nimoy, a male Golden Lab Cross, arrived on the March 2022 Puppy Truck along with his brother Nate. He was raised by a crew of first time raisers--Janet & Paul, Hannah & Jake. Started formal harness training March 2023 and was career changed for distractions and high energy in July 2023. He has been adopted by raisers Hannah & Jake!

This lucky dog was raised by Paul & Karen, who have been part of our Seattle group for over a decade, helping in every way imaginable--puppy sitting, activities, setting up venues, taking a transfer pup, etc. But little Wyatt was their first baby puppy! Wyatt returned to campus for formal harness training in July 2023. Career changed and adopted by a couple in Portland who plan to train him as a Therapy Dog.

Vivi arrived via the Puppy Truck in January 2021 to be raised by Carol & Brian as their second pup for GDB. She is a bouncy, sassy little thing! Returned to campus December 2022 and career changed in April 2023 for distractibility. She is now a fun loving pet.

Whitney arrived on Halloween 2021 to be raised by uber-experienced raisers Katherine & Rick. Returned for formal harness training December 2022. Career changed and placed as a pet in Boise, ID.

Wolverine, aka Wolfie, arrived on Halloween 2021---whoa, spooky! He was started by Mary Lou and transferred within our club to Mel, who finished raising him. Returned for formal harness training December 2022 and career changed for dog distraction in April 2023.

Taquito, a black Lab Golden Cross, arrived on Halloween 2021 and was raised by Dylan as his second pup for GDB. Transferred to Kathi for the last several months due to unexpected construction in Dylan's home. Returned for formal training December 2022.

Ruriko, meaning lapis lazuli child, was named in the Japanese tradition of naming babies after precious gems to ward off evil spirits. She arrived 8/15/2021 on the first puppy truck since pre-pandemic.Ru-ru was raised by uber-experienced Golden raisers, Melissa and Jeremy. Career changed and placed with friends of the raisers.

Rebel was transferred to Seattle from Wenatchee in November 2021 at the age of 5 months, to be raised by Calley. Rebel's sister, Ruriko, is also in our group!

Nattie arrived on 6/17/2021. This confident little nugget was whelped in Canada at Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). She was raised by co-raisers Kathi and Carolyn. Career changed for alert barking in July 2022 and adopted by friends of one of her raisers.

Adorable little Revel, from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) in Canada, arrived via courier in June 2021 to be raised by Laura as her first pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Career changed in August 2022 and adopted by his raiser as a happy-go-lucky pet.

Jet was transferred to our group in April 2021 from Enumclaw Puppy Raisers when he was 14 weeks old, to be raised by Gunilla as her first pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He started formal harness training at the Oregon GDB campus in May 2022. Career changed in Phase 7 for scavenging after spending months in foster care for allergies. Adopted by his raiser and busy being a registered Therapy Dog and hiking with the Mountaineers!

Flynn arrived in Seattle via Alaska Air in February 2021! This sweet boy was raised by Gary & Kim until he was career changed for being prone to motion sickness. He was adopted by his raisers.

Brulee joined our group as a transfer from Snohomish at the age of 9 months, to be raised by Marcia & Cate as their first pup for GDB. She lives up to her name--soft and sweet with a crackly crunch. Career changed for health reasons (Stargardts gene) and placed as a pet by GDB Dog Placement Dept.

JeanLuc, a long-coated Golden/Lab Cross, arrived at the end of September 2020 via Alaska Air, to be raised by experienced raiser Hope. You can follow him on Instagram @jeanluc.gdb.

The Marvelous Miss Marlin arrived during the Covid-19 pandemic via Alaska Air & was raised by Heidi & Dallas as their 17th pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is a Golden with a splash of Lab. She was career changed for "barbering" in December 2021 and adopted by her raisers.

Warrior Princess Sloan was named for the Old Irish clan name meaning "little raider". Flown up from San Rafael during the COVID-19 pandemic, she is as cute as she is feisty! Long-time guide dog puppy raisers, Kathi & Carolyn, co-raised this little Golden puppy. Career changed for distractablity and adopted by Carolyn's daughter.

Cheers to Toast! This bubbly little girl was started by Kim & Gary and career change dogs Simba and Galley. Toast arrived via Alaska Air during the Corona virus pandemic. She was transferred to Enumclaw in July 2020 when her raiser had back surgery. Career changed, then graduated from Next Step Service Dogs as a PTSD dog.

The "Taz" is a creature of mystery, a marvel and a wonder. Little Taz, who hopes to fulfill his big name, will be raised by first time GDB puppy raiser, Dylan and foster brother, German Shepherd Dog Kindle. Career changed due to a minor kidney problem and placed by GDB as a pet.

Theodore arrived, along with brother Taz and sister Toast, during the COVID-19 pandemic to be raised by experienced puppy raisers Melissa & Jeremy. He was transferred within our club to Laurie & Ursula when he was 4 months old due to raiser allergies. He then moved to San Louis Obispo with his raiser and was career changed.

The Hebrew meaning of Asher is happy, fortunate, and blessed. First time GDB puppy raisers Carol & Brian were indeed fortunate to welcome sweet Asher into their home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Career changed for balking and adopted by his raisers. He is now a certified TDI Therapy Dog.

Princess Kate arrived via Alaska Air Cargo in March 2020 & wa raised by one of our favorite families--Mary, Marc, Brenna, Tatum, & Max. Dropped during formal harness training for an allergic reaction to vaccines.

Isabella, full of sugar and spice, joined our group during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. What better way to shelter in place than with a new puppy? She joined Heidi & Dallas as their 16th puppy for Guide Dogs, but it was soon determined that she had a malformed kidney and a major infection in her ureter. She had surgery at 12 weeks of age, was nursed back to health, and was adopted by dear friends of her raisers.

Freeway, a petite little red-yellow girl, joined the fast lane & was raised by Amazon employee Chloe. She was career changed and adopted by her raiser.

Baby Driver arrived on the February 2020 Puppy Truck. He will be raised by Anna and family, who have raised several pups for GDB. Driver’s family moved to Portland in June 2020, and transferred to Lake Oswego Puppy Raisers. Career changed.

Veteran is one of two male pups whelped by Royalty, who was raised by Robin & Howard, who then raised Veteran! He arrived via Alaska Air in September 2019. Career changed in advanced harness training and placed with co-leader Heidi's granddaughter.

Gal was raised by Neta and Stas as their first puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She was career changed and they adopted her as a spunky, loving pet.

Barclay arrived on the May 2019 Puppy Truck to be raised by first-time raisers Becci & Nick. He was career changed for medical reasons in April 2020 and was adopted by the parents of long-time puppy raiser Melissa.

Albus, of Harry Potter fame, was co-raised by Heidi & Dallas & by Brian & Annalise. This darling boy was career changed at the age of 10 months for obsessive behaviors. Behaviors that don't necessarily make a good guide dog are essential for other careers, so Albus headed to the San Rafael campus to be evaluated for Search & Rescue.

Mr. Ed is the only pup of Mrs. Beasley, who was raised by Katherine & Rick, so he is a grandpuppy of sorts! Beasley also fostered 2 pups from Reese's litter so Ed wouldn't be lonely and Beasley would have a good first-time mother experience. Ed is full of personality! Transferred to Enumclaw Puppy Raisers at 12 months of age to complete his training. Career changed in February 2020 and adopted by long-time group members Cliff & Laura, who are thrilled to have him join their family!

Acer joined our group as a transfer from Redmond Puppy Raisers at the ripe old age of 22 months, to spend his last several months before formal training with Brenda and Frank. Career changed at 24 months old for alert and startle barking and placed with family of his first raiser.

Lambda is a super fluffy Golden/Lab Cross who is actually 90.6% Golden. The little bit of Yellow Labrador comes mostly from her ancestor, Sunset, who was also raised in our group. This Lamb was co-raised by Kathi and by Carolyn & Brett, who recently transferred to our group after many years of raising pups with Bellevue Puppy Raisers. Career changed and adopted by Carolyn.

Jaleel's raiser Doug moved from San Francisco area to join our group in the Summer of 2019. Career changed for allergies.and adopted by his raiser.

Heaven arrived via the Subaru Puppy Truck in January 2019 to be raised by experienced raisers, Anna and family. Dropped by GDB, but graduated as a PTSD dog for Next Step Service Dogs in 2021.

Miss Gobi was started by Sequim puppy raisers and transferred to Seattle Puppy Raisers at the age of 16 weeks to be raised by first time raiser Chloe. Gobi Girl went to work at Amazon with Chloe. Recalled for formal training in January 2020. Career changed and adopted by a friend of her raiser.

Panache, a name synonymous with confidence, self-assurance, style, & flair, fits this little Guide-Dog-to-be perfectly. She was raised by Robin & Howard as their 15th puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. In Nov 2019 she went to campus for Breeder Evaluation, then formal harness training. Panache was one of the Shelter-In-Place dogs that was evacuated from campus during the Covid pandemic. She was dropped for fear of traffic after she returned to campus a second time. She was placed as a loving pet by GDB.

Galley-Girl arrived at the Microsoft Campus when they sponsored the puppy truck in October 2018. Experienced raisers Kim & Gary both work at Microsoft and Galley attended work there often. Career changed for fear of buses and trucks in December 2019 and adopted by her raisers.

This little Noodle arrived just after Christmas 2018 as a 5 month old transfer from the Portland area. Pasta is mostly Golden Retriever, with a splash of Lab. He was raised by Calley as her first Guide Dog pup and went to work with her at Amazon. Returned for formal training Nov 2019 and dropped for excitable greeting behavior in March 2020 and was picked up by Freedom Service Dogs and is now a therapy dog working with a social worker on a college campus in Denver to assist students with disabilities.

A fluffy Golden pup for Melissa & Jeremy to raise arrived via puppy truck in June 2018. Kingsley! This is Melissa's 9th pup for GDB. This regal guy returned for formal harness training August 2019. Dropped for dog distraction in November 2019 and is now a PTSD dog with Next Step Service Dogs.

Funston, named after a park in California (and probably a Mr or Ms Funston), was raised by experienced puppy sitter Hope as her first full-time pup for GDB. Returned for formal harness training November 2019 and dropped for excitable greeting behavior in March 2020.

Hercules is one of the best known heroes in Greek and Roman mythology. He arrived via the November 2017 Puppy Truck delivery and was raised by first time raisers Denise & Sean until he transferred to the Sequim Puppy Pilots group at 8 months of age. Career changed at 14 months old for dog distraction, vocalizing, and fears and adopted by his first raisers, Sean & Denise, who are thrilled to add him to their family.

In ancient mythology, Calista was a nymph loved by Zeus, whose jealous wife Hera turned her into a bear. This little bear joined our group in Nov 2017 and was raised by Mary Lou for the first 3 months, experienced puppy sitter turned raiser.Transferred to the Portland area in January 2017 at 5 mo. of age. Career changed in Dec. 2018 for fearful behavior around traffic and adopted by a friend of her Portland raiser.

Wikipedia explains that a widget enables a user to perform a function or access a service--sounds like a guide dog to us! Widget was raised by Derval, Tom, Hugh, Jack, Alibhe, Fiona as their 3rd pup for GDB. He arrived via the Tacoma Subaru puppy truck delivery in Oct. 2017. Transferred to the Snohomish Puppy Guides group in May 2018 at 9 months of age and quickly career changed. She will make a wonderful pet for some lucky family and will be placed by GDB.

Reggie spent the first few weeks with raiser Abby and then transferred to Ursula & Laurie as the second pup for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He transferred again in January 2018 at 5 months of age to Colorado when his raisers adopted their previous pup, Wombie. Reggie was career changed for barking and rambunctiousness in Oct 2018. He was placed as a happy-go-lucky pet by GDB with a family on Vashon Island.

Ricki arrived as a transfer pup from the Bellingham area at the age of 12 months to be finished by experienced raisers Samantha & Karen. Sweet Ricki hopped on the January 2019 Puppy Truck and went to college. Career changed for inappropriately vocalizing at other dogs while in harness and placed as a pet by GDB.

Happy-go-lucky Spencer arrived in August 2017 and was raised by Samantha and her mom Karen as their 4th pup for GDB. Spencer went off for formal Guide Dog harness training in Oct 2018 and was dropped in Phase 7 for being unable to stop talking to his doggie friends. He will be placed by GDB as a wonderful pet.

Lima (Peru, not bean!) joined our group to be raised by Anna and family as their 5th puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She arrived in August 2017. Lima was transferred to a raiser in the Enumclaw group for the last couple of months and went off to Guide Dog college in Oct 2018. She was career changed for body sensitivity and adopted by the previous leader of Enumclaw Puppy Raisers.

Petit Verdot is said to have lots of character! This Verdot arrived in May 2017 and will be raised by Jeremy and Melissa as their first pup with our group. Melissa raised 7 puppies for GDB with FHA when she was a teenager, so they are not lacking in experience! Verdot returned for formal training in June 2018. He made it all of the way through formal harness training before being dropped for happily vocalizing at passing dogs while he was working. He has been adopted and will serve as a Therapy Dog in a Seattle area school.

Kata joined our group at 11 months old as a transfer from the Portland area to be raised by experienced transfer pros Brenda and Frank. She began formal guide dog training in May 2018, but was dropped for relieving on walks and being extra scent-distracted. She was placed as a sweetheart of a pet by the GDB Dog Placement Dept.

6 month old Kappa joined our group for a short time as a transfer puppy from Kitsap Navigators, to be raised by Brenda & Frank. She wasn't quite ready for busy downtown Seattle, so she headed off in July 2017 to Vashon Island for the rest of her puppyhood.

Pearl, 3/4 Golden, 1/4 Labrador and fluffy as they come, joined our group to be raised by Anna, Sprague, Lucien, and Graham. Career changed at 5 1/2 months for fear and barking and placed as a pet by GDB.

Golden Mick was lucky #13 Guide Dog pup for Heidi & Dallas! He was transferred at 14 months of age to the WSU puppy raising group. He returned to the Oregon GDB campus on 3/30/18 to begin formal harness training at the age of 17 months. During his Vet exam on campus, it was discovered that Mick had cysts in the iris of his eye and he was career changed for health reasons. He has been adopted by a couple in Portland who have young grandchildren who visit often. Mick is going to go through further training to become a Therapy Dog at Good Samaritan's Rehabilitation Center.

Danika joined our group as a transfer from the Portland area. Brenda and Frank worked with her to help her overcome her dog distraction issues but she ended up being career changed in November 2016. The raisers placed her with family friends on Bainbridge Island and she now has 2 children and acreage to keep her busy!

Nasani, co-raised by Robin & Howard and Lisa & Doug, arrived in Sept. 2016. She is a sweet girl with an even temperament and her name means 'hard worker', perfect for a guide dog pup-in-training. She returned for formal training Sept 2017. After successfully completing formal guide dog training and while waiting for a match, Nasani experienced a couple of health issues and spent some time in foster care. She began balking and was career changed in June 2018. She has been adopted by the owners of Rooftop Brewery in Seattle and is a pub dog.

Goliath! This little guy with big paws and a giant heart arrived on Fun Day at the Oregon Campus. He was raised by Samantha as her 3rd puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Returned for formal Guide Dog training August 2017, and dropped in December 2017 in advanced training for body sensitivity and playing keep away. He was adopted by family friends of the raisers.

Norby joined our group at the age of 4 months from the Kent/Auburn puppy raising group. He was raised by Mary, and her parents Todd & Jeannie. Norby started his formal harness training in June 2017 and was career changed in October for poor house behavior after completing his entire Guide Dog training. He has been adopted by his raising family and is a very happy pet!

Foxy little Fennec with the big ears is as smart as his namesake was raised by Abby and Arnold and went to work in a law firm. Fennec is 3/4 Golden, 1/4 Labrador. He started his formal guide dog training at the Boring, OR campus in May 2016. Career changed in Phase 4 for dog distraction and adopted by his raisers in June 2016.

Claudette was transferred to our group from Snohomish at 10 months of age to finish growing and learning. She joined Brenda and Frank to get experience with downtown Seattle and busier environs. Dropped from formal training for dog distraction in April 2017 and will be placed by Guide Dogs as a loving pet.

This fine English chap joined a fine Irish family and was raised by Derval, Tom, Hugh, Jack, Fiona, and Ailbhe as their first GDB puppy. He was career changed in February 2016 at 15 months of age for alert barking. He will be placed as a lovely pet by Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Soft and sweet Golden/Lab Cross North joined our group as a transfer from Vashon Island at the age of 5 months, to be raised by Mary, Marc, Brenna, Tatum, and Max. Career changed at 9 months old and adopted by her Vashon raising family.

Better known as the Big Kahuna, this little guy was twice the size of his brother Kirk! He was raised by Thea, Eric, Zavdi, Chagall, and Zsa Zsa as thier first pup for GDB. Kahuna was ransferred to the Spokane puppy raising group in June 2016 and arrived on campus for formal training in Dec. 2016. Career changed for poor house manners in February 2017 and will be placed as a happy-go-lucky pet by GDB.

Jim was a transfer pup from the Kitsap group. He joined GPS at 8 months of age to be co-raised by T-Bone & Angie, and Ruth & Ron. Such a handsome boy! Career changed at 11 months for lack of interest in becoming a guide dog and adopted by Ruth & Ron.

Teeny tiny Desiree arived on the August 2015 puppy truck, just shy of 8 weeks old, to be raised by Anna, Lucien & Graham as their second pup for GDB. Entered formal training in Sept 2016. Career changed for dog distraction and 'scavenging' and adopted by friends of her raisers.

Gizmo was raised by Patty and Brian M. who joined GPS after a break from raising 4 pups with the Auburn and Tacoma groups. Giz was transferred to the Bellevue group for the last few months before he headed off to college. Recalled for formal training in Sept. 2016. Giz suffered a pulled muscle which reoccured durring training. He was career changed in February 2017 and adopted by his raising family.

With these good looks, he could be an Italian fashion model, but without the golden locks ;). Fabio arrived on the May Puppy Truck and was raised by Heidi & Dallas, and by Holly, Lee, Emmy, & Reese. He returned to the Oregon GDB campus in July 2016 for formal guide dog training. Half way through his training he experienced a soft tissue injury, which led to 3 months of rest, and resulted in him being overly body sensitive. Career changed and adopted by Holly, Lee, and the girls as a loving pet.

Beautiful Fiore, or 'flower' in Italian, was raised by Song Mei and family as their first puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind until she was almost 6 months old. Siblings Fiore, Fennec, and Flare are Golden/Lab Double Crosses .Transferred to a different puppy group at 5 1/2 months of age. Career changed for fears.

This liberal guy was well socialized as a member of the Democratic Party with raiser Lisa, who has raised 3 previous pups for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Although he went off to college in December 2015, he was career changed for inappropriate relieving in Phase 8 and was adopted by his raisers, who were thrilled to add him to their family!

Winston was raised by family of 4 Sharon, Scott, Sophia, and Cosette as their first Guide Dog puppy, with help from family of 5 Mary, Marc, Brenna, Tatum, & Max. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" ~Winston Churchill. Career changed for fears, Winston's goal is to become a Therapy Dog.

Mr. W. Wonka was raised by Jessica and was educated along with her kindergarten class. Oh, the kids loved Wonka! Jessica also got her doctorate in education while she raised Wonka--thanks to lots of help from some fantastic puppy sitters! Career changed in Phase 8 for dog distraction and will still attend school with Jessica as a Pet Partners Therapy Dog!

Bronco, a Lab-Golden Double Cross, was raised in a downtown condo with raisers Nathaniel and Rachel, commuted to work at Amazon. What could be more 'Seattle' than that? Career changed because he simply didn't want to be a guide dog :) and placed with raiser's brother in Pennsylvania.

Kanojo no na wa Tobiko! Her name is Tobiko...joined the O'Brien family to be raised as their 3rd puppy for Guide Dogs. Career changed July 2015 for liver disease in Phase 7 of Guide Dog college and adopted by her raisers. Tobiko will be on medication but is acting like her old self.

Atari is part of the WSU Vet School program and was raised by Marilyn & Tom in our group until he was 6 months old, then was transfered to a student of Veterinary Medicine who finished raising him. Career changed for less than desirable house behavior and placed by GDB as a loving pet.

Craig arrived by Puppy Truck in Oct. 2013 to be raised by experience raiser Geoff. Craig returned to campus for Breeder Evaluation in Oct. 2014.Career changed and placed as a Therapy Dog and Ambassador at Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock TX.

Transferred from the Spokane group at 7 months of age, Ivan spent the rest of his puppyhood with GPS raisers, Brenda and Frank. Career changed for dog distraction and adopted by Brenda's brother in the Seattle area.

Beautiful Golden Chelsea transferred to our group from Bellingham at 5 months of age and was raised by Robin and Howard. Chelsea developed polyarthritis at the age of 14 months and after treatment is doing much better. Career Changed for health reasons and was placed by GDB with a loving family in California.

Trixie was born to pursue higher education and went to work with her raiser, Erin, at the University of Washington. She was recalled for formal guide dog training in October, 2014. Career changed in Phase 5 for dog distraction and adopted by her raiser's family.

Wander was raised by Dana, Dave, Zoe, and Ian as their second GDB pup.Career Changed for body sensitivity & dog distraction Nov 2013--now living in Happy Valley, OR as a pet in a family with 2 small children. She will go to work at the wine warehouse that her new dad owns.

Hector Protector was dressed all in green', as the nursery rhyme reads. He is the 4th pup Renee raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Career changed for lack of interest in being a Guide Dog :) and adopted by his raiser.

Prima Donna Prima joined the Seattle puppy raising group to be raised by experience raiser Joseph as his 3rd pup for Guide Dogs. Career Changed for inappropriate relieving and placed with a family of 4 on Mercer Island as a fabulous pet.

First-time raisers Dana, Dave, Zoe, and Ian welcomed little Mattie. This is the second 'Mattie' that has been in our group. Career Changed and placed by Guide Dogs with a couple who will train her as a Therapy Dog to work with hearing impaired individuals.

Corona was another little blondie for Tom and Marilyn--she was puppy number 14! Career changed for environmental sensitivity in October 2012 and was placed by Guide Dogs for the Blind as a loving pet.

Sheraton arrived Sept 2011 to be raised by group leaders Heidi and Dallas as their 10th pup.Career changed for drooling at 9 mo. old and welcomed back home as Willy's little brother! Sheraton is now a Therapy Dog that volunteers at Childhaven with the 3-5 year olds.

Known as the Viceroy of Phinney Ridge, this little guy joined experienced raisers Sean, Emily, Eric, and Ryan. Viceroy and Valeria are siblings.Career changed for temperament issues that make him more suited to be a loving pet and placed with friends of the raisers in Seattle.

Kenya was presented to her raiser at the Oregon Fun Day at the Guide Dog Campus. Kenya is one smart girl--she attended the University of Washington with experienced raiser, Erin. Kenya has a new career as an avalanche Search & Rescue Dog at Steven's Pass in Washington.

Ahoy, Captain! Get those sea legs under you and be prepared for learning the ropes with first time raisers Brian, Patti, Annalise, and Kyle. Captain and Chantal are siblings, but it sounds a bit like a singing group.Career changed for sensitivity to fireworks set off in his neighborhood and placed by GDB.

What do you get when you cross a Golden/Lab Cross with a Golden? And the answer is..... a Double Cross! Keeley came off of the July Puppy Truck along with a bounce and a sense of humor to be raised by Robin and Howard. Dropped in formal training for body sensitivity to the harness and fear of loud noises.

10 month old Cadence moved from the Auburn group to Seattle to be raised by experienced puppy raisers, Brenda and Frank.Career changed for house behavior and avoidance of jacket and crate and sent to GDB to be adopted.

Joseph and Michael raised this little cup of sweetness as their second pup for GDB. See the video of Joseph and Java made by Erika Takeuchi on ourTributespage. Returned to campus Feb 2012 and experienced Pano symptoms (growing pains). Dropped in the final training phase for relieving issues in Aug 2012.

roughly translated, means ""good deed"". He was raised by group leaders Heidi and Dallas as their 9th puppy.Mitz was career changed at 5 months of age for severe motion sickness. He was adopted by former puppy raisers in California and will spend his days helping out on their 40 acre ranch.

Mel arrived on a very rainy December day to be raised by Jan as her second GDB puppy. 'Mel' is a pure clarified form of honey. He battled Giardia as a puppy and at 11 mo. old was diagnosed with Parvo. He is now a beautiful, healthy adult. Career changed for 'wet mouth'. Mel was adopted by his raiser and registered asa TDI Therapy Dog.

Elmer joined our group from Sacramento when his family moved to Seattle in June 2011. We are thrilled to have them as part of our group! Elmer was career changed for fear and balking around buses and doorways and has been adopted by the raiser's brother in California.

This pretty girl moved to Seattle from the Bellingham puppy raising group when she was 13 months old to get some city experience with experienced raiser Lisa. Career changed for dog distraction and adopted by her raiser. Isha is a Therapy Dog with TDI.

8-month-old Simba and his raisers, Kim and Gary, transferred to our group from Compass Canines in March 2011. Simba was transferred to the Auburn group for a few months before being career changed for barking. He has been adopted by Kim and Gary, who are thrilled to welcome him back!

7 mo. old Madeline was transfered to our group from Oregon. Sue raised several puppies with Guide Dogs before becoming involved in Search and Rescue with her Career Changed dog, Luau. Career changed for body sensitivity and will be placed in a loving home by Guide Dogs.

This little guy was presented to first-time raiser, Jessica, on stage at Guide Dog graduation, June 19, 2010. He was a big help with the kids in Jessica's kindergarten class.Career changed for confidence issues. Zenith was adopted by his raiser, registered as a Therapy Dog and continues his work with the kids.