As puppy raisers, our job is to raise puppies to their fullest potential and to be guide dog canidates. Not all puppies are ultimately selected to be working guide dogs (due to either physical or training issues), but all play an important role in the mission of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
These puppies are not considered failures, as they are anything but that! They are called career changed dogs because they go on to many other careers including therapy, search and rescue, diabetic detection, law enforcement, and family pets.
All of the puppies appearing here have already found their new careers, but if you are interested in adopting a career change dog, please visit the adoption information page at Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Razzle
Razzle is a female black labrador born on May 14, 2010 to dog mom Melody and dog dad Simon.
2011 - Spice
Spice is a beautiful golden retriever born todog mom Crystal and dog dad O'Ryan in November 2009.
2010 - Wella
Wella is a female black labrador born to dog mom Harbor and dog dad Astro on 5/2/09.
2010 - Solo
Solo is a male yellow labrador born 4/27/09 to dog mom is Courtney and dog dad is Astro.
2010 - Presto
Presto is a female yellow labrador born to dog mom Blossom and dog dad Eric on 2/20/09.
2010 - Matador
Matador is a male black labrador born to dog mom Tinella and dog dad Bosworth on 8/25/08.
2010 - Leticia
Leticia is a female black labrador born to dog mom Labelle and dog dad Cubby on 8/2/08.
2010 - Frisbee
Frisbee is a male yellow labrador born to dog mom Audrey and dog dad Denzel on 7/21/09.
2010 - Dynamo
Dynamo was a male yellow lab born to dog mom Debra and dog dad Eric on May 9, 2008.
2009 - Wynette
Wynette is a female yellow labrador born to dog mom Esther and dog dad Kentucky. She was co-raised by Jill, Kirsten, Angela and their families.
2009 - Rufus
Rufus is a male, yellow labrador. He was born on June 30, 2007 to dog mom Kalina and dog dad Durango. He was co-raised by Amber, Alex, and their families.
2009 - Montego
Montego is a female yellow labrador born on May 3, 2008 to dog mom Mabel and dog dad Damon. She was raised by Lucy, Jake, and family.
2009 - Humphrey
Humphrey is a male, yellow labrador born on April 28, 2007 to dog mom Fashion and dog dad Kinsey. Humphrey was co-raised by Claire W. and Lauren. His latest career is as a model.
2009 - Gilly
Gilly is a female yellow labrador born on April 25, 2008 to dog mom Janelle and dog dad Damon. She was raised by Sheila and her family.
2009 - Gatsby
Gatsby, a black labrador, was born on February 12, 2007 to dog mom Kona and dog dad Durango. He was raised by Cathy and Carolanne.
2009 - Ashanti
Ashanti is a female yellow labrador born on June 25, 2007 to dog mom Rasberry and dog dad Benjamin. Ashanti was co-raised by Tara, Heidi, and their families.
2008 - Sirocco
Sirocco was born on January 20, 2007 to dog mom Yolette and dog dad Norbert. He was raised by Jess and Mike.
2008 - Roma
Roma was born on January 20, 2007 to dog mom Tora and dog dad Benjamin and was raised by Sharon.
2008 - Meyer
Meyer was born on August 7, 2006 to dog mom Alda and dog dad Neo. Meyer was raised by Angela and Zach and currently lives with them in Colorado.
2008 - Chuck
Chuck was born on July 23, 2006 to dog mom Alexandra and dog dad David. He was raised by JulieMarie.
Angel is a female yellow lab born 4/24/07 to Lilith and Eric.2007 - Vonda
Vonda was co-raised by Emily and Angela. She lives with Emily in Colorado.
Martin was raised by JulieMarie.2007 - Breeze
Breeze was raised by Claire and family. She is living with Claire in Colorado.
2007 - Breanne
Breanne was raised by Alex, Jen, and Susan. She lives in Colorado with Alex and Jen.
2007 - Bosley
Bosley is a male, black labrador. He was born on July 3, 2006 to dog mom Danuba and dog dad Bruce. He was co-raised by Alex and Amber and their families.
2006 - Trapper
Trapper was raised by Jane and Gene and finished by Lauren.
Hakuna was raised by Heidi and family.2006 - Gobi
Gobi was raised by Christina and now lives with Christina in Colorado.
2006 - Avis
Avis was raised by Jane and Gene.
Tyrese was raised by Frances, Lucia, and family.2005 - Tempe
Tempe was co-raised by Maggie and Chad.
2005 - Highland
Highland was co-raised by Maggie and Chad.
2005 - Girvin
Girvin was raised by Erin and Matt and is now living in Colorado.
Azura was raised by Jane and Gene. She now lives in Colorado.2004 - Welby
Welby was raised by Margaret.
Walter was raised by Frances, Lucia, and his family.2004 - Ilona
Ilona was co-raised by Brynn and Emily. She is living with friends in California.
2004 - Garcia
Garcia was raised by Susan and her family and currently lives with his raisers.
2003 - Wasilla
Wasilla was raised by Margaret. She currently lives in Colorado with Margaret.
2003 - Veronica
Vernoica was raised by Frances, Lucia, and family.
Venture was raised by Jill and Don.2003 - Trinity
Trinity was raised by Jane and Gene.
2003 - Larissa
Larissa was raised by Heidi and her family. She lives with Heidi in Colorado.
2003 - Eden
Eden was raised by Lauren and is now living in Colorado.
2003 - Durango
Durango was raised by Chad, and he currently lives with Chad in Colorado.
2003 - Carrington
Carrington was raised by Pam.
Bryce was raised by Jamie and Dan.
Wafer was raised by Darin.2002 - Rhapsody
Rhapsody was raised by Melissa.
Lancaster was raised by Maggie.2002 - Joan
Joan, a female yellow labrador, was raised by Judy and her family.
Frodo, a male yellow labrador, was raised by Nelson.
Fern, a yellow female labrador, was raised by Jill and Don.2002 - Donette
Donette, a female yellow labrador, was raised by Frances, Lucia, and family. She is living with her raisers.
2002 - Clooney
Clooney was raised by Lauren.
2002 - Albright
Albright was raised by Lauren.
2001 - Shelton
Shelton was raised by Cathy. He currently lives with friends in Colorado.
2001 - Jurgen
Jurgen was raised by Jane and George.
2001 - Izzy
Izzy was raised by Susan and her family. She lives with her raisers.
Irma, a female yellow labrador, was raised by Jill and Don.
Caruso, a female yellow labrador, was raised by Mary.2000 - Swanson
Swanson was raised by Melissa.
Riley, a male, yellow labrador, was raised by Lauren.2000 - Reel
Reel is a male, yellow labrador (who was almost red), raised by Kim.
2000 - Nimoy
Nimoy was raised by Anne and her family.
2000 - Nancy
Nancy, a female, yellow labrador, was raised by Heidi and her family.
Willoughby was a german shephard raised by Lauren.1999 - Wendell
Wendell was raised by Jane and Gene.
Tippi, a female, black labrador, was raised by Jill and Don.1999 - Joe
Joe was raised by Chad.
Gwen started raising Dilbert and Josh finished.1999 - Carolyn
Carolyn was raised by Claire.
Buzz was a male, golden retriver was raised by Cathy.1999 - Brule
Brule was raised by Regina.
1999 - Aladin
Aladin, a black, male labrador, was raised by Erin.
1998 - Wagner
Wagner was raised by Claire.
1998 - Valor
Valor was born on February 12, 1997 and he died at the age of 12 and a half in the Summer of 2009.
1998 - Thaddeus
Thaddeus was raised by Dana and Griffin.
Reona was raised by Jane and Gene.
Rasberry was raised by Heidi and her family.1998 - Radish
Radish was raised by Mark and Lindy.
Persia was raised by Mark and Ashley.1998 - Nautilus
Nautilus was raised by Karen.
1998 - Kearney
Kearney was raised by Debbi and her family.
1998 - Jackson
Jackson was raised by Regina.
Haven was raised by Trish and Dave.1998 - Bandit
Bandit was raised by Cindy.
1997 - Puzzle
Puzzle was raised by Regina.
1997 - Niles
Niles was a german shepard puppy raised by Debbie and her family.
1997 - Martin
Martin was a yellow, male labrador raised by Gwen. Martin was career changed because he growled at the vet when his temperature was taken. He was adopted by a couple who loved him very much.
Lavendar was a female, black labrador raised by Josh.1997 - Danae
Danae was raised by Kirsten.
1997 - Brock
Brock was raised by Heidi and her family. Brock was a male, yellow labrador.
Monopoly is a black, male labrador raised by Kay.