Guide Dogs of America is dedicated to its mission to provide guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada so that they may continue to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence.
Why Give? Guide Dogs of America is a nonprofit organization that is supported by the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations in our mission to provide loyal and loving guide dogs free of charge to blind and visually impaired individuals.
With nearly 80% of all the funds we receive going directly to program services, you know your money is well spent. We do not receive any funding from local, state or federal government.
The cost to provide one guide dog and match it with its new blind partner is $42,000.00. Your gifts help us fulfill our mission and reflect your own personal desire to help others live more independently with the loving partnership of a guide dog.
What Your Gift helps Provide: Every gift, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and helps us continue our important services to the blind community.
Below is a list that shows some of the Program Costs we face regularly so that you can see ways your gift helps.
$25 Puppy Kit: (Goes home with new puppy – leash, collar, I.D. tag, stainless steel bowl, sterilized bone, small bag of food & puppy raising manual)
$50 Feeds one (1) dog per month in kennel
$100 Guide Dog Graduation Kit: (Goes home with graduate & guide dog – nylon collar, working collar, 2 tie-downs, leash, heartworm medication, grooming tools, dog toy, dog bed & small bag dog food) $200 Specially-designed leather harness
$250 Spays or neuters one dog
$300 Provides vaccines for puppies in foster homes
$300 Feeds one (1) dog during 6 month guide dog training
$750 Travel expenses for one (1) student
$2,000 Student Accommodations for one (1) student for 28 days
