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Show your support and make a difference! Every t-shirt, tote bag, and water bottle you purchase helps provide life-changing guide and service dogs to people in Israel who need...

Meet Peggy, Tiny, and Donnie—three remarkable German Shepherd puppies training to become guide dogs through the Israel Guide Dog Center's Aliyah Program. Peggy was born in March...

During Idan Hayun’s guide dog partnership course in May 2023, Israel faced the five-day “Shield and Arrow” operation, with nearly 1,500 missiles fired from Gaza. Buddy, his guide...

A crucial component in achieving our ambitious five-year plan is the completion of our new and expanded Veterinary Clinic and Breeding Centre, now in its final stages of...

As we kick-off the new year, we are pleased to share that 2024 was a record year at the Centre, creating 96 life-transforming partnerships. We are proud to be one of the top 20...

Our Annual Report is here! We’re excited to share this year’s milestones, stories, and the impact your support has made possible. Dive in to see the progress and growth we’ve...

We’re excited to announce a new way you can support the CFIGDC through your everyday shopping at Olive Branch in Thornhill! By signing up for the Olive Branch app and selecting...

In January, four new recruits joined our new Trainers Academy and started their 18-month journey to becoming Guide Dog Trainers. UK Guide Dogs developed the Academy model. Its...

Navigating life with decreased eyesight has led me to an incredible partner: my first guide dog, Izik. Where I once moved slowly with a cane, our pace now feels fast and...

Unlike Guide Dogs and PTSD Service Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs (ESD) are not explicitly trained for a specific career path but provide companionship and love. Not any dog can be...

Our Clinic is at the heart of our operations. Providing full veterinary care to all our dogs from birth throughout their working lives, the Clinic also plays a vital role in the...

“The Israel Guide Dog Centre is not just a centre,” said Achiya Klein. “It’s like a family.” Read the article