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Aliyah Puppies

Aliyah Puppies

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...

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Buddy- A True Friend

Buddy- A True Friend

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...

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New Year, Ever Increasing Demands

New Year, Ever Increasing Demands

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...

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2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

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...

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Meet our Trainers in Training

Meet our Trainers in Training

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...

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Itamar and Izik

Itamar and Izik

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...

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Emotional Support Dogs

Emotional Support Dogs

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...

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Caring for Each Other

Caring for Each Other

Amidst the chaos of war, there's a heartwarming story we want to share with you. At the Israel Guide Dog Center, our guide dogs in training and adorable puppies have been on a...

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