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Guide Dogs of the Desert
                   
--Taking the Time to Change Lives     

GDD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(includes Puppy Raiser events)

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Visit our new Education and Retail facility
Guide Dog Depot
125 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Spring, CA  92234

picture of inside of Guide Dog Depot

 
   


Thank you for visiting Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD)

Here you will find information about our organization such as history, services provided, and the many ways you can help us improve the lives of the blind. 

For 35 years, Guide Dogs of the Desert has provided customized guide dog training and we remain committed to providing safe mobility, loving companionship and the miracle of independence to the blind!
 


Thank you for visiting Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD)
Here you will find information about our organization such as history, services provided, and the many ways you can help us improve the lives of the visually impaired.  For 35 years, Guide Dogs of the Desert has provided customized guide dog training. 

Our Mission -
GDD improves the lives of the blind by creating opportunities for life-changing independence, and by conducting community outreach and education programs.

Guide Dogs of the Desert was founded in 1972 by Mr. Lafayette "Bud" Maynard with the goal to provide quality guide dogs to the blind and the blind with special needs. He began by training students one at a time from his home. With the help of the Cathedral City Lions Club, Guide Dogs of the Desert was incorporated and licensed under California State Law and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Guide Dogs of the Desert provides safe mobility, loving companionship and the "miracle of independence" to the blind through the use of a guide dog. 

The Board, Staff, Graduates, Volunteers and Dogs of GDD would like to thank everyone for their support!

"Going from a cane to a Guide Dog is like going from a skateboard to a Ferrari"
-Actual Comment from one of our students, Alan

Approximately 100 volunteers are puppy raisers for Guide Dogs of the Desert.  A number of other volunteers provide a wide range of support services for Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Federal Tax ID # 23-7296531
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Website made possible through the donations of:
Kim, Sadie & Rose Laidlaw, Liz and RosieO Lowry and Kryss.com

GDD is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
GDD is supported solely on donations of the public, corporations and foundations.
GDD receives no government funding.
Updated: May 11, 2008

 

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ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES:
760-329-6257


CANINE OPERATIONS
760-329-1282

FAX:
(760) 329-2127

MAIL:
P.O. Box 1692,
Palm Springs, CA
92263


PHYSICAL LOCATION
60740 Dillon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282

EDUCATION AND RETAIL FACILITY
125 Tachquitz Canyon
Palm Springs, CA

EMAIL:
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