Retired Guides
Most Guide Dogs work until they are 8-10 years old. But every career must one day come to an end. When the time comes to hang up the harness, the reality of ending this incredible working relationship is often very emotional.
Retiring guides may live in the homes of their blind partners as pets. Some are placed with family or friends. Others return to the homes of their puppy raisers, and some are placed in loving adoptive homes by Guide Dogs dog placement staff. Every effort is made to find the best homes for these wonderful dogs that have provided years of faithful service to their partners.
This support and guidance paves the way for our alumni to re-apply for a successor dog. No dog can be replaced, but our alumni are often amazed to find themselves on a new journey with a new partner in whom they can put their trust. And the cycle begins anew.
Retiring guides may live in the homes of their blind partners as pets. Some are placed with family or friends. Others return to the homes of their puppy raisers, and some are placed in loving adoptive homes by Guide Dogs dog placement staff. Every effort is made to find the best homes for these wonderful dogs that have provided years of faithful service to their partners.
This support and guidance paves the way for our alumni to re-apply for a successor dog. No dog can be replaced, but our alumni are often amazed to find themselves on a new journey with a new partner in whom they can put their trust. And the cycle begins anew.
Fidella
DOB: 7/19/15
Yellow Lab Female
Sire: Curt
Dam: Alma
Siblings: Flynn, Franson, Fancy, Fernlea, Florence
Raiser: Pat Salzarulo & Sarah Stough
Returned to Campus November 2016
Graduated: February 2017
Retired: March 2019
New Career: Pet, March 2019.
DOB: 7/19/15
Yellow Lab Female
Sire: Curt
Dam: Alma
Siblings: Flynn, Franson, Fancy, Fernlea, Florence
Raiser: Pat Salzarulo & Sarah Stough
Returned to Campus November 2016
Graduated: February 2017
Retired: March 2019
New Career: Pet, March 2019.
Colbert
DOB: 12/23/10
Yellow Lab Male
Sire: Kentucky
Dam: Bahama
Siblings:
Raisers: Diana & Richard Delgadillo
Graduated: August 2012
Retired: May 2015
New Career: Pet, May 2015. Adopted back by puppy raisers Diana & Richard Delgadillo
DOB: 12/23/10
Yellow Lab Male
Sire: Kentucky
Dam: Bahama
Siblings:
Raisers: Diana & Richard Delgadillo
Graduated: August 2012
Retired: May 2015
New Career: Pet, May 2015. Adopted back by puppy raisers Diana & Richard Delgadillo
