Kendra had her town walk! Kendra waited to be matched for 3 cycles and were unable to find a match. She was a very excitable puppy. Kendra now lives with her puppy raiser family again
Oaklynn Yellow Cross
Parents: Taylor and Winston
Date of Birth: March 21st, 2006
Puppy Raiser: Janine Oaklynn had her town walk! Oaklynn didn't make it because she was afraid of large trucks and subways. Oaklynn was placed up for adoption by The Seeing Eye. She is living on the West Coast.
Kit Yellow Cross
Parents: Latisha and Perry
Date of Birth: May 17th, 2004
Puppy Raiser: Katie Kit had a career change. It was determined that Kit like to play too much and she was not able to do guide work. Kit was adopted back by her puppy raisers. Kit is currently working as Katie's Service Dog. Kit shares a house with Fancy, a retired breeder and Bella a goldendoodle!
Hudd Black Lab
Parents: Emmons and Magic
Date of Birth: August 10th, 2007
Puppy Raiser: Eileen Hudd had a career change. Hudd spent 7 weeks at The Seeing Eye until they confirmed that he wouldn't be able to work as a guide dog. He had a sensitive *soft* trachea. Hudd is happily living with his puppy raiser Eileen.
Varsity German Shepherd
Parents: Donovan and Beacon
Date of Birth: April 11th, 2008
Puppy Raiser: Mark and Wendy Varsity had a career change. Varsity went back to The Seeing Eye early to be evaluated. It was determined that Varsity was too excitable around other dogs and would not be able to work as a guide dog. Varsity was adopted back by his puppy raisers and is living a happy life. Varsity is learning to control himself around other dogs and is doing great!
Ritz Golden Retriever
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Puppy Raiser: Mandy and Emily Ritz had a career change. Ritz spent a while at The Seeing Eye and he was with a trainer and during his training they determined that his eye lashes were too long. His eye lashes would interfere with guide work. Ritz is currently living with his puppy raisers and is a very happy golden.
Tabu Black lab
Parents: Barney and Stella
Date of Birth: May 9th, 2008
Puppy Raiser: Liz Tabu had a career change. Tabu has an eye issue called Retinitus and although it has healed it could compramise her vision later in life. Tabu is now happily living at home with her puppy raisers.
Denver German Shepherd Parents: Olga and Donovan
Date of Birth: August 6th, 2008
Puppy Raiser: Ashley Denver had a career change. Denver was being considered for breeding but it was determined she was just too small! She was placed with a trainer but occasionally would snip at people when they would go by. Denver is happily at home with her sister Clara!
Keefer Black Labrador Retriever Cross
Parents: Erma and Darby
Date of Birth: September 28th, 200
Puppy Raiser: Taylor Keefer had a career change. Keefer was about half way through his training before it was determined that Keefer would not be able to work as a guide dog because of frequent ear infections. Keefer was offered to another program and we are waiting to hear how that goes.
Mardi German Shepherd
Parents: Jess and Jazz
Date of Birth: February 23rd, 2007
Puppy Raiser: Hannah Mardi had a career change. It was determined that Mardi had specious behavior. Mardi is currently living with her puppy raisers and is enjoying life as a pet and enjoying the puppies company!
Smokey Black Lab Cross
Parents: Waldo and Kylie
Date of Birth: March 17th, 2007
Puppy Raiser: Taylor Smokey had a career change. Smokey spent a long time at The Seeing Eye before the determined that he wasn't able to do guide work. Smokey had an abnormal gait in his walk that would limit his working years. Smokey was adopted back by his puppy raisers and lives with their parents and is training to become a therapy dog in New Jersey.
Megan Black Lab
Parents: Oakridge and Bridget
Date of Birth: January 14th,2010 Puppy Raiser:Michelle
Megan was at TSE 2 months before it was determined that her hips weren't up to what they need to be to a working dog. Michelle and her family happily adopted Megan back. Megan is enjoying her career change.
Puppy Raiser: Hannah R Lew had an early career change and he was happily welcomed back by his puppy raising family. Lewie is enjoying life with 2 other career changed German shepherds!