INTERNATIONAL GUIDING EYES INC
13445 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342 www.guidedogsofamerica.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Transforming lives through partnership with service dogs. Our hardworking dogs for people who are blind/visually impaired,veterans, individuals with autism, and facilities become trusted companions,bringing confidence, independence, and mobility. All programs and services at Guide Dogs of America including transportation, room/board and a lifetime ofsupport are provided at no cost.

The Organization transforms the lives of people who are blind, veterans, individuals with autism, and vulnerable populations in facilities through partnerships with service dogs. The Organizations operations located in Sylmar, California include a Kennel, Guide Dog Training, Service Dog Training, Veterinarian Care, Student Relations, Puppy Program, and Breeding. The Organizations Breeding center hosts approximately 45 adult canines for breeding and manages the placement of puppies with volunteer homes to provide day-to-day care until it is time for them to be returned to the Organization for training.The Organizations Puppy program monitors and assists with training in the community until the puppies are returned for training. The Kennel boards these dogs when requested and cares for all dogs returned for formal training at approximately 18 months of age. Licensed instructors take over training the skill set required for a guide dog. Throughout this time, the Organizations Veterinary D

Approximately 180 puppies were in raiser homes during the year. Our puppy program monitors and assists with training in the community until the dogs are returned to the school. The kennel boards these dogs, when requested, and cares for all dogs returned for formal training at approximately 18 months old. Qualified instructors take over training the skill set required for a guide dog. Throughout this time, our veterinary center manages the medical aspect of our dogs.The service dog program had 49 dogs in-training: 28 at Mule Creek State Prison, 17 at Camp Pendleton Base Brig, and 5 in volunteer homes. Nine teams were placed during the period January 1st-June 30th, 2020. The service dogs for autistic children had 14 active participants.Our goal is to graduate 60 guide dog teams each year and provide a lifetime of support to all graduated teams. The primary programs are dedicated to breeding dogs with the optimal health, temperament, and desire for guide work; ensuring the proper care, development, socialization, and training of those dogs; teaching the dogs and students to work together as a team, and providing the on-going support necessary to ensure all graduated teams remain safe and effective throughout their working lives. The primary departments as measured by expenses are Breeding, Puppy Program, Kennels, Guide Dog Training, Student Training, Accommodations and Graduate Services, and Veterinary Clinic.

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