Causes: Animal Training, Animals, Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Health, Health Care, Human Services

Mission: The mission of Guide Dogs of Texas is to provide quality guide dogs for Texans who are visually impaired in order to improve their freedom, mobility and independence. We are committed to personalized service and lifelong dedication to our clients and guide dogs.

Target demographics: people who are blind and interested in a Guide Dog

Geographic areas served: Texas

Programs: Guide Dogs of Texas breeds quality Guide Dogs, raises these Guide Dogs with the help of Puppy Raisers and our award-winning PAWSitive approach program, trains the Guide Dogs under the supervision of certified Guide Dog Mobility Instructors, matches the Guide Dogs with applicants, and trains the Guide Dog and Applicant together. This training is called, class, and generally lasts about 4 weeks. Guide Dogs of Texas offers training from the client's home area. Post-class services include: annual visits from an Instructor, priority visits if needed, and retirement support. Any Guide Dogs released from the program are either re-careered or placed in loving homes. Guide Dogs of Texas is a first-stop for many people interested in learning more about Guide Dogs or other services for the visually impaired.