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In The News | June-July 2022

Puppies with a Purpose at Southeastern Guide Dogs ABC7 | Discovering the Suncoast ABC7’s Mike Modrick features Southeastern Guide Dogs on his recent episode of “Discovering the Suncoast.” Watch Mike play with puppies and learn what it takes to become a guide dog here on ABC7.       “Beyond the Dark” program shows guests...

Lessons from my Service Dog, Blue

After four years together with Blue, I still marvel at our relationship. It is too trite to say we are simply companions; it is much more profound. There is a depth to his gaze that is hard to fathom. He is not merely looking at me but radiates a sense of calm. And in that...

Create Your Will—FOR FREE!

Convenient and Free! Create your Will at Freewill.com Here’s an excellent goal you can check off your list with ease, and while you are at it, you can protect the people and pets you love most—at no cost. You can now write your legally-valid will online with a convenient tool called FreeWill.com. It’s free! Southeastern...

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Behind the Scenes: Creating Dogs of Destiny

Jen Noble is an Emmy® Award-winning video storyteller, and the producer of the premiere episode of Dogs of Destiny, a new web series that dives into the many stories surrounding the dogs of Southeastern Guide Dogs, and the humans lucky enough to raise, train, and interact with them in real life. We wanted to get...

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Hope Graduates Puppy Kindergarten

It’s a big day for Hope! When our puppies first go home with volunteer puppy raisers, they’re not quite ready to practice their skills inside stores, restaurants, and other indoor public spaces. When they show us their best “good boy!” and “good girl!” manners, they earn their coats. Congratulations, Hope! What a good girl!

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Together, we can do anything.

Kudos to Stefanie Marvin-Miller and her loving service dog Leland who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. With Leland’s help, this Army National Guard Veteran overcame every obstacle to reach her goal, including dealing with the invisible wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder. While in college, the…

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In The News – February 2022

Each month brings new stories of incredible dogs and the people who are privileged to work with them. In February, we had stories of puppies full of potential and graduates working side-by-side with their four-legged friends. See some of the highlights showcasing our dogs from the past month. A Guide Dog’s Journey Begins Meet George,…

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In The News – January 2022

In The News January 2022 A new year brings new stories of incredible dogs and the people who are privileged to work with them. In January, we had stories of puppies full of potential and graduates working side-by-side with their four-legged friends. See some of the highlights showcasing our dogs from the past month.  Launching…

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Science for Superheroes

Join us as we go behind the scenes with Lauren Holtz, manager of reproduction and early puppy education, to learn about cryopreservation—the science that gives us the ability to create superheroes for years to come!

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