ROAD TRIP!!! I’m putting my heart into spreading the word about the Center! Last week, I went to Philadelphia, where I met friends of the Israel Guide Dog Center - even though they are all new friends to me. I went to Temple Sinai in Dresher, where I met the synagogue’s professional team and then so many little kids from their camp. The kids showered me with attention and affection, and I couldn’t help but wish we [...]
Last week, I had my first adventure in Central Park! Now that I’ve got all my puppy vaccines, I’m ready to explore the city. The park was a blast—so many new sights and smells to discover. I must have met a hundred dogs and a bunch of really friendly people. Another big milestone that happened is I got to wear my Guide-Puppy-in-Training vest for the first time out and about! How does it look? I think I [...]
I'm currently a Seeing Eye puppy-in-training. While many people use the term "Seeing Eye dog" to describe all guide dogs, it specifically refers to the dogs from The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey—the first and largest guide dog school in the U.S. It's similar to how "Kleenex" is often used to refer to all tissues. The Seeing Eye has generously donated me to the Israel Guide Dog Center. My journey here involves growing up, learning my [...]
Guess what? I'm 16 weeks old now! Another awesome trip to the vet happened, where I got tons of belly rubs and gave out so many kisses. The vet said I weigh 9.7 kilos. Since I'm going to Israel when I am older, I am learning the metric system. Here in NYC, I'm just over 21 pounds. I also got my final puppy vaccine, so in about 2 weeks, I'll have full immunity and can explore the [...]
I’m so excited to share about my big adventure this week. I went to my first meeting as an Israel Guide Dog Center Ambassador! I met some super nice New Yorkers at the 92NY. To start our adventure, I met the security guards out front. When they saw I'm a German Shepherd, they offered me a job on the spot! Thanks, but no thanks – I already have an important job to do! Then I met some [...]
Well today I went to a place called the vet. I’m not so sure I love it, but everyone kept saying how cute I was and I got lots of belly rubs! I had to get some shots and pretended I was scared so I could get some more treats. It worked like a charm! You see, those shots the vet gave me may have pricked a little, but the vet said once I finish up my [...]
Hi Friends! It's been a wild two weeks in my new home. Look how much I have already grown! Check out my ears – they're standing tall all on their own now. Pretty impressive, right? Between sniffing every nook and cranny and investigating every corner, I've been on a non-stop exploration spree. My puppy raiser – my coach, teacher, travel agent, pooper scooper, and two legged friend – has been showing me the ropes of city life. [...]
Shalom! I’m Peggy and I’m super excited to take you along on my journey over the next year as I share my journey of making new friends across the US and spreading love for my future home–Israel. Curious about me? Well, I came into this world on March 27, 2024 at the Seeing Eye in Morristown, NJ. My mom Fiddle and dad Uno, are both German Shepherds. My mom had her paws full with my six sisters [...]
Meet Our First Recruits: Paige and Petra Meet Paige and Petra, the first recruits of the new Aliyah Puppy Brigade. Born in Florida and donated to IGDC by Southeastern Guide Dogs, Paige and Petra are being puppy-raised by two American families – one in New York City and the other in Richmond, Virginia. Their Mission & Training Being the first brave pups in the new Brigade, these two are on a mission over the next year to learn [...]
