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  • January 13, 2021

    Extraordinary Dogs, Transforming the Lives of Veterans and Families

    Blog, Graduates

    Class 296 consists of veterans who lived and trained on our beautiful campus and those who trained in their home and communities. They include...

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  • Kenneth sits proudly as his golador guide dog sits in front of him wearing a harness
    January 11, 2021

    Finally Feeling Free

    Blog, Graduates

    Click here for audio description for the visually impaired  “I lost my vision but I gained Buddy” Kenneth E. Hughes came for a guide...

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  • December 9, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: Service Dog Leland Saves the Day

    Chats with the CEO

    For Stefanie Marvin-Miller, it was a proud day when she joined the Army National Guard and followed in her grandfathers’ footsteps to serve her...

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  • December 3, 2020

    Meet Guide Dog Class 295

    Blog

    Congratulations, Guide Dog Class 295 When our students first arrived on our campus, whether as first-timers or experienced guide dog handlers, they shared the...

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  • November 25, 2020

    A Dog, I’m Not

    Blog

    Click here for descriptive audio for the visually impaired Just a girl and her dog. Or is it?  Isn’t it amazing, the magical bond...

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  • November 23, 2020

    Fall 2020 Magazine: “A Dog, I’m Not”

    Blog

     Click here for accessible PDF Enjoy stories of lives transformed and fears diminished. Share the hope and light that only an extraordinary guide...

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  • November 11, 2020

    Our Veterans Don’t Have to Walk Alone

    Blog

    Serving our country requires honor, selflessness, and courage. But sometimes, it takes extra courage to ask for help. Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and...

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  • November 5, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: London Pickett

    Blog

    London Pickett sings the praises of her guide dog, Tillman, who is so precious and valuable in her life that she describes him as...

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  • a black lab puppy lays in a room surrounded by colorful toys
    November 2, 2020

    Our Top 10 Puppy Names

    Blog

    The Top 10 Puppy Names at Southeastern Guide Dogs Ever wonder how our dogs get their names? Many puppies are named by generous sponsors...

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  • October 22, 2020

    MEET GUIDE DOG CLASS 294

    Blog

    We’re so excited to say, “Well done, Class 294!” Our recent guide dog class worked hard and overcame obstacles—both physical and invisible—to reach this...

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  • October 16, 2020

    Military Heroes: Patty Mac & Captain Joe

    Chats with the CEO

    These dogs save lives! On today’s Chats with the CEO, Titus Herman introduces us to U.S. Navy Commander Tracy Krauss with Patty Mac, a...

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  • 5-week-old puppies, Faith (black lab) and Felix (yellow lab) sit on a purple gradient background with the blue sponsor a puppy logo between them.
    October 13, 2020

    Meet Faith!

    Blog

    Click here for video with descriptive audio for the visually impaired  Sweet, playful Faith is already stealing hearts with her happy personality. For now,...

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  • Jeff sits on a bench looking down as Quincy, his guide dog, looks back up directly into his eyes.
    September 23, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: Jeff Lowery

    Blog

    Jeff Lowery’s dangerous work environment cost him his vision, his spirit, and his confidence. On today’s Chats with the CEO, Titus Herman learns how...

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  • a yellow lab guide dog wears a guide dog harness
    September 21, 2020

    It’s National Guide Dog Month

    Blog

    Have you ever wondered how an adorable puppy becomes a remarkable guide dog?  It takes special hands-on training that starts just days after our...

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  • Four students stand with their new guide dogs as the trainers stand in the background
    September 18, 2020

    MEET GUIDE DOG CLASS 293

    Blog

    Congratulations graduates of Class 293! Woo hoo! You did it! As you’ve learned, our guide dogs are no ordinary dogs. They are amazing, unique,...

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  • September 9, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: Sean Brown

    Chats with the CEO

    Sean Brown’s life changed for the better since he found Southeastern Guide Dogs and his fur-ever friend Pella. Once Pella became his battle buddy,...

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    September 2, 2020

    Bonita's Pregnancy Journey

    Blog

    Follow along as our breeder mom, Bonita, experiences her pregnancy journey. We will take you from our “puppies on board” reveal to little balls...

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  • August 28, 2020

    Summer 2020 Newsletter

    Blog

    Click here to access an accessible PDF Read our latest newsletter here, and please share with friends. The dogs featured in this issue—Arthur, Leland,...

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  • Titus and Kathy are on a zoom call both are smiling at the camera.
    August 25, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: Kathy Saunders

    Chats with the CEO

    For someone who claims that earlier in life she didn’t care much for dogs, Kathy Saunders has surely discovered the joy and love that...

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  • Class photo of seven graduates and four trainers of class 292
    August 21, 2020

    Congratulations Guide Dog Class 292!

    Blog

    Photo description: Bob Waggoner and guide dog Summit, Kenneth Eldridge Hughes and guide dog Buddy, trainer Gabrielle Brown, David Heartline and guide dog Pierce,...

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  • August 12, 2020

    Chats with the CEO: Chad Bagley

    Chats with the CEO

    LIFE WITH HANDSOME HENRY When Pastor Chad Bagley lost his sight unexpectedly 14 years ago, he lost his independence—until a handsome yellow Lab named...

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  • six labs sit in front of the bay. Their coats are soaking wet.
    August 12, 2020

    Guide Dogs Making a Splash: Senior Beach Day

    Blog

    Hurray for play! Our collegiate canines study hard for their career as guide dogs. They know that to be successful, you have to balance...

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  • August 4, 2020

    Choosing the Right Guide Dog School

    Blog

    Click here for the audio description for the visually impaired: https://youtu.be/LXVQP6GSuLI  Watch our newest video, Southeastern Guide Dogs: Smart Dogs, Smart Choice. Choosing the...

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  • July 29, 2020

    CHATS WITH THE CEO: HATS OFF TO OUR SENIORS!

    Blog

    In this week’s Chats with the CEO, Titus Herman meets with three seniors from Canine University. In this episode, the seniors take a break...

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