Do you want to help support Guide Dogs of the Desert?Every puppy at Guide Dogs of the Desert begins their journey with careful medical screening. Hip and elbow radiographs ensure strong joints. Thoracic and abdominal images help us catch issues early, so dogs can live long, healthy lives as partners to people who are blind or visually impaired
When our previous x-ray machine broke, we had to start sending dogs off-site for imaging.
Each outsourced radiograph costs $500 per dog. With
75 puppies each year, that’s at least $37,500 – and
that doesn’t include additional imaging for illness or injury.
This Giving Tuesday project is part of our larger $200,000 Medical Equipment
Campaign, launched to fully re-equip our Veterinary Hospital after its closure
during COVID-19. With our hospital now reopened, this x-ray machine will be one of the
most important tools supporting our veterinary team and every guide dog we serve.
Medical Fundraiser
Do you want to help support Guide Dogs of the Desert? We need you to continue our mission of providing independence and mobility to people who are blind through use of a Guide Dog.
We just re-opened our veterinary hospital to help reduce our veterinary care costs. As our hospital was closed due to COVID, we need $200,000 to update medical equipment and to care for the extraordinary dogs who save lives every day. Caring for guide dogs from birth to retirement demands the best.
Please Help.
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a non-profit organization located in Southern California. We provide custom-trained guide dogs to blind and visually impaired. Interested in attending our program? Contact our Student Services department at (760) 329-2380.
Our Mission Guide Dogs of the Desert's mission is to provide mobility, companionship, and independence for the blind with custom-trained guide dogs. All guide dogs and training are provided free of charge.
Our Vision Our vision is a world where people who are blind or have low vision can access quality guide dogs and associated services so that they can live life on their terms.
Find out how to volunteer today! Whether you are located in California or out-of-state, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with Guide Dogs of the Desert. To learn more, click below or you can call our volunteer coordinator at (760) 329-2378.
Puppy Raisers are a crucial part of the Guide Dog training process. From socialization to introducing fundamental skills, our volunteer families are part of the journey to becoming a Guide Dog or Support K9. Puppy Raisers set our dogs up for success, no matter their chosen career path.
Each of our dogs find their path to changing lives. Find out about the different programs here at Guide Dogs of the Desert by clicking below. Both our Guide Dogs and Support K9s create lasting impacts on the people or communities they serve.
Guide Dogs of the Desert is thankful for a community of supporters who make this work possible. To every sponsor, donor, volunteer and follower, thank you for making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
