• Zach kneels beside Whitley and hugs her with his eyes closed in a peaceful moment. She smiles up at the camera. More
  • Ralph and Verna raise puppies in their retirement
    Ralph and Verna raise puppies in their retirement More
  • Kristin leans over and hugs Cassius, giving him praise for a job well done. She’s scratching him under the chin and he is enjoying the affection.
    Kristin is an instructor who trains Seeing Eye dogs and instructs people in their use More
  • Joe, wearing a suit and sunglasses, is sitting on a bench with Enya resting in front of him.
    Joseph Klatt reflects on 46 years working with Seeing Eye dogs More
  • Zach kneels beside Whitley and hugs her with his eyes closed in a peaceful moment. She smiles up at the camera. More
  • Ralph and Verna raise puppies in their retirement
    Ralph and Verna raise puppies in their retirement More
  • Kristin leans over and hugs Cassius, giving him praise for a job well done. She’s scratching him under the chin and he is enjoying the affection.
    Kristin is an instructor who trains Seeing Eye dogs and instructs people in their use More
  • Joe, wearing a suit and sunglasses, is sitting on a bench with Enya resting in front of him.
    Joseph Klatt reflects on 46 years working with Seeing Eye dogs More

About Us

The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.

In pursuit of this mission, The Seeing Eye:

  • Breeds and raises puppies to become Seeing Eye dogs;
  • Trains Seeing Eye dogs to guide blind people;
  • Instructs blind people in the proper use, handling, and care of the dogs;
  • Conducts and supports research on canine health and development

Our Vision:

The Seeing Eye's vision is to be recognized for sustained excellence and continuous improvement as the best guide dog school to attend and to support, as a donor, volunteer, puppy raiser, or employee.

Our Goals:

  1. To increase the independence and dignity of people who are blind, at all times treating applicants, students and graduates with respect.
  2. To provide the best dog guides possible by ensuring they are well bred and cared for, appropriately socialized, and expertly trained.
  3. To educate the public about the use of dog guides and the capabilities of people who are blind, and to provide recommendations regarding public policy issues.
  4. To provide ongoing assistance to our graduates and their dogs in order to extend the life of each partnership.
  5. To practice fiduciary responsibility, ensuring that we can fulfill the future needs of Seeing Eye dog users.

Our Values:

  • Mission Passion: Our passion for the mission of The Seeing Eye gives each day purpose.
  • Stewardship: We keep the trust of our constituents and protect their interests through responsible individual action and caring use of the organization’s resources.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: We hold ourselves accountable for adding value as individuals, being supportive of our colleagues in their work, and working together to foster team success.
  • Respect for Others: We treat others with the respect and dignity that we desire for ourselves.
  • Integrity: We are guided by principles of honesty, integrity, and high ethical conduct in all we do. We will always do what is right.
  • Pursuit of Excellence: We are committed to excellence now and in the future through a shared commitment to quality, timely responsiveness, and to ongoing improvement in every phase of our operations.