Career Change Dogs
Sailor
Apr 9, 2024
Godric/Daryn
Little Miss Sailor joined Puppy-in-Training Warrick, to be raised by Melissa & Jeremy and Calley & Eddie. This sweet, soft little girl was career changed for fear issues in November 2024. She will make the most darling of pets, placed by her raisers in a loving home.
Lira
Feb 4, 2024
Marlow/Dinara
LIra joined our group in April 2024 was raised by Carol & Brian, with help from career change dog Asher. Living up to the name Lira, she was full of hope, warmth, and wonder, and a beacon of good vibes. She was career changed in September 2024 for health reasons, will report to GDB campus and be placed by them.
Chasm
Jan 9, 2024
Bob/Harmony
Chasm (Kaz-um) was the first pup that Ivy raised for GDB. Chasm arrived on the March 2024 Puppy Truck. She was career changed in fall of 2024. Career changed and living her best life as "Poppy" in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Coral
May 26, 2023
Kip/Hattie
Coral, an adorable fluffy Golden/Lab Cross, was presented to Katherine, Rick, Eric, and Kristin on stage at the July 2023 GDB Oregon Fun Day. She joins older pup-in-training Figgy, and will be transferred to another family in several months. Returned to campus for breeder evaluation, and was moved to formal training in July 2024. Career changed and placed as a pet with family friend by her raisers.
Vicki
Mar 4, 2023
Flagstaff/Tara
Meet Vicki! This sweet little yellow Lab arrived on the May 2023 Puppy Truck and was raised by first time raisers Dave and Kelley. Career changed for balking behavior in the final phase of formal training and is now in training at Dogs For Better Lives to be a different type of Service Dog.
Gilmore
Nov 2, 2022
Emerald/Missouri
Gilmore arrived in January 2023 via Alaska Air to be raised by first time raisers Gail and Jeff. He is a long-haired fluffy Golden Lab Cross! Returned to campus for formal harness training in March 2024. Career changed and adopted by his raising family! Welcome back, Gilmore!
Destry
Oct 23, 2022
Zappa/Brielle
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.
Fillmore
Oct 23, 2022
Eski/Beijing
Fillmore arrived on the December Puppy Truck to be raised by first time volunteers Zoe, ZQ, Andrew, and Aya. Returned to campus in March 2024 for formal training. Career changed for dog distraction in the final phase of formal training and adopted by neighbors of the raisers.
Bryn
Oct 23, 2022
Celtic/Irva
Bryn arrived on the Christmas Puppy Truck 2022, to be raised by experienced raisers Dave and Mary Ann. Wailea, ready for formal training, was a good mentor! Bryn returned to campus for Breeder Evaluation in Feb 2024. Career changed and adopted by her raising family who are absolutely thrilled to have her back.
Doralyn
Oct 23, 2022
Zappa/Brielle
Doralyn arrived on the December 2022 Puppy Truck to be raised by Alice, Sue, Michelle, and Camille as their first puppy for GDB. Returned to campus for formal harness training in Feb 2024. Career changed and adopted by the staff Veterinarian at Guide Dogs for the Blind Oregon Campus! She is in excellent hands.
Dauber
Oct 23, 2022
Zappa/Brielle
Dauber arrived on the December 2022 Puppy Truck to be raised by Mitzy, Mark, Hollis, and Pearla as their first puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She returned to campus for formal harness training in February 2024. Career changed and adopted by her raising family, who welcomed her back with open arms.
Augustus
Oct 8, 2022
Stetson/Merengue
Augie, an adorable yellow Lab, hopped off of the Christmas Puppy Truck, 2022, to be raised as the third puppy for Carol and Brian. He returned for formal harness training in January 2024. Career changed and placed by the raisers.
Koda
Jun 22, 2022
Siefkin/Gloria
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.
Kubo
Jun 22, 2022
Siefkin/Gloria
Kubo arrived with his sister Koda on the August Puppy Truck. This big boy, a Golden/Lab Double Cross, was started by Mary Lou, who loves the babies! Kubo returned to campus for formal training in January 2024. Career changed and placed by GDB as a fun loving pet.
Sulu
Mar 16, 2022
Atticus/Lake
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
Feb 4, 2022
Dawson/Marin
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!
Ari
Jan 19, 2022
Emerald/Ruthie
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
Jan 12, 2022
Michigan/Marietta
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
Jan 12, 2022
Michigan/Marietta
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!
Wyatt
Jan 9, 2022
Summit/Scout
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
Nov 7, 2021
Perrier/Jellybean
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
Sep 1, 2021
Ringo/Posey
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
Sep 1, 2021
Ringo/Posey
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
Aug 21, 2021
Ringo/Falina
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
Jun 11, 2021
Canuck/Allegra
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
Jun 11, 2021
Canuck/Allegra
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
Apr 10, 2021
SEGD Steve/PADS Heloise
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.
Revel
Mar 30, 2021
PADS Zegen/PADS Nav
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
Jan 1, 2021
Summit/Marilyn
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
Nov 29, 2020
Varone/Leslie
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
Nov 16, 2020
Kingston/Reverie
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
Jul 28, 2020
TSEs Nate/Prism
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.
Marlin
Apr 5, 2020
Radley/Melba
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.
Sloan
Feb 18, 2020
TSE's Nate/Keepsake
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.
Toast
Feb 16, 2020
Blake/Arnetta
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.
Taz
Feb 16, 2020
Blake/Arnetta
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
Feb 16, 2020
Blake/Arnetta
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.
Asher
Feb 16, 2020
Ranger/Aurora
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.
Kate
Jan 31, 2020
Boswell/Rachel
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
Jan 23, 2020
Ogden/Oasis
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
Dec 29, 2019
Blake/Balsa
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.
Driver
Dec 21, 2019
West/Noelle
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
Jul 22, 2019
Darwin/Royalty
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
May 12, 2019
Lemur/Narnia
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
Apr 29, 2019
Levi/Topeka
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
Apr 28, 2019
Jolt/Sitka
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.
Ed
Jan 16, 2019
Levi/Beasley
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
Jan 2, 2019
West/Sherpa
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
Dec 14, 2018
Abraham/Narsi
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
Dec 13, 2018
Lemur/Novel
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
Oct 21, 2018
Levi/Verity
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.
Gobi
Oct 10, 2018
Blake/Magpie
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
Sep 6, 2018
Lemur/Desma
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
Aug 22, 2018
Zenith/Peony
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.
Pasta
Aug 3, 2018
Lantern/Eliza
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.
Kingsley
Apr 27, 2018
Canuck/Venetia
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
Apr 24, 2018
Keno/Zinia
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
Sep 15, 2017
Dapper/Honu
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.
Calista
Sep 8, 2017
Dart/Madge
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.
Widget
Aug 14, 2017
York/Addie
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
Aug 10, 2017
Nevin/Uzette
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
Jul 12, 2017
Charming/Jade
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.
Spencer
Jun 22, 2017
Kepler/Sherpa
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
Jun 16, 2017
Saddle/Gala
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.
Verdot
Mar 18, 2017
Taurus/Kanga
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
Feb 26, 2017
Curt/Peony
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.
Kappa
Nov 30, 2016
Sandler/Nellie
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
Oct 25, 2016
Neutron/Trix
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.
Mick
Oct 12, 2016
Neutron/Tarragon
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
Jul 27, 2016
Magic/Addie
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
Jul 4, 2016
Phoenix/Yardley
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
May 29, 2016
York/Zulu
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
Apr 20, 2016
Gonzalo/Patrina
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!
Fennec
Oct 11, 2015
Amici/Tenley
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
Oct 7, 2015
Joplin/Marina
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.
Alistair
Sep 27, 2015
Andreas/Cypres
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.
North
Aug 2, 2015
Medford/Keepsake
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.
Kahuna
Jul 22, 2015
Jolt/Lorraine
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
Jul 21, 2015
Joplin/Nivia
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.
Desiree
Jul 1, 2015
Richard/Riesling
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
Mar 18, 2015
Laughlin/Paris
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.
Fabio
Mar 3, 2015
Sandler/Tazzle
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.
Fiore
Oct 11, 2014
Amici/Tenley
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.
Jessup
Jul 8, 2014
Lexus/Kahlua
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
May 4, 2014
Baldwin/Estee
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.
Wonka
May 4, 2014
Baldwin/Estee
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
Apr 29, 2014
Curt/Shimmer
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.
Tobiko
Dec 10, 2013
Julian/Denise
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
Oct 22, 2013
Blake/Darby
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
Aug 1, 2013
Jay/Kirin
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.
Ivan
Jul 11, 2013
Vern/Favor
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.
Chelsea
Jun 23, 2013
Amici/Amaya
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
Apr 8, 2013
McKinley/Pia
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
Nov 4, 2012
Tito/Juniper
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
Dec 5, 2011
Simon/Marcie
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
Nov 21, 2011
Bosworth/Nerita
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.
Mattie
Jul 28, 2011
Nevin/Fiji
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
Jul 2, 2011
Marino/Lovey
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
Jun 25, 2011
Marino/Pomona
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.
Viceroy
Jun 24, 2011
Hurley/Sarita
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.