Our Story

Learn about Guide Dogs of the Desert's journey

Find information about how we became the program we are today, as well as the purpose that drives the work we do. Serving the blind community for over fifty years started with one man and one mission.  
Our History
Learn about how Bud Maynard established Guide Dogs of the Desert over fifty years ago. Read about our journey of growth and the campus we have now!
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Our Mission
Guide Dogs of the Desert provides mobility, companionship and independence to the blind with custom-trained Guide Dogs at no cost to the clients we serve.
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International Guide Dog Day – April 24

Become a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs of the Desert.  Click here for more information.

 

Lab Puppies

Your Dollars Make a Difference

  • $10 – Can provide a Kong toy for a developing Guide Dog in Training
  • $15 – Can provide a training leash for a future Guide Dog
  • $100 – Helps provide shampoo and grooming supplies for the dogs on Campus during their training
  • $250 – Helps provide toys and bowls for the dogs on Campus during their training
  • $500 – Helps feed our dogs for one month
  • $750 – Helps provide necessary equipment (leashes and harnesses) for our dogs during their training
  • $1,000 –  Helps provide medical services for our dogs during their journey to becoming a Guide Dog
  • $2,500 – Helps provide newborn care for a litter of puppies
  • $3,000 – Helps provide Room and Board for our students attending In-Residence Training
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