Guide Dogs for the Blind's Graduation Ceremonies Melt Hearts

Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) will celebrate its guide dog team graduates every other Saturday with public graduation ceremonies at the organization’s campus in San Rafael. These touching public events have inspired tears in even the most stoic audience members, as graduating guide dog teams proudly take the stage. Families are welcome at the ceremonies, which honor the enhanced safety, independence, and companionship that GDB’s guide dogs provide for GDB’s clients who are blind or visually impaired. The events also allow GDB’s clients to meet the puppy raisers who cared for their dogs prior to beginning formal training at GDB’s campus. Ceremonies also recognize recent graduates of GDB’s Orientation andMobility (O&M) Program and K9 Buddy Program, as well as newly placed Breeder Dogs.

Admission is free, and Kleenex will be provided. Pre-registered bus groups are welcome. Public tours of the campus are offered on the days of the ceremonies. Graduation events are also livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@gdb_official/streams.