[Image: The Vision Guide Dogs logo features a winding road with a guide dog standing in the center and "Vision Guide Dogs" printed in the upper-right corner. Next to the logo it reads "Navigate the World."]

Happy Fall, Y'all

Big Thanks

Fall is here, and our hearts are full! 🍂 Thanks to your incredible support during the Big Give, Vision Guide Dogs is making even greater strides in helping individuals who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and to those who voted to name our newest pup, Bexar—your generosity truly makes tails wag and dreams come true.

As the season of gratitude continues, we're excited to share more inspiring moments with you—from puppy milestones to life-changing partnerships. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey and helping Vision Guide Dogs light the way to independence. ✨🦮

📸 Check out some recent photos of our adorable pack at the bottom of this newsletter! 🐶 💕

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Bexar sits in front of an autumn display with a wooden sign that says "Fall" and an orange pumpkin. Bexar is a yellow Labrador retriever puppy.]

Upcoming Events

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Bexar is being held up in front of John Bramblitt's painting titled "Unexpected Company" at The Greller Gallery. The painting features a bear that has raided a camper and is surrounded by empty food containers and wrappers.]

[Image: A digital flyer that reads "SVP San Antonio Paws with Purpose: Connecting Hearts, Healing Lives." There are a bunch of dogs and cats sitting in a row with paw prints beneath them. There are also paw prints bordering the flyer.]

[Image: A flyer that reads "October 15, 2025, 61st Annual White Cane Day." There is a photo of a man who is blind crossing a city street with the assistance of a white cane.]

[Image: Digital flyer that reads "Holiday Shopping at Kendra Scott, 12 Dec 2025." There is a circular photo of yellow Labrador retriever puppy Bexar in the center with green leaves surrounding him. There are pine tree branches bordering the top of the flyer.]

That's Interesting

[Image: Cover of the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, & the Triumph of Trust by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory. It features Mr. Hingson's guide dog Roselle with a firefighter kneeling behind her.]

Photos

[Image: Guide dogs-in-training Elroy and Luke are both in a down-stay position next to a bookshelf in a local bookstore. They are both yellow Labrador retrievers wearing VGD training vests.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Star is in a sit-stay position surrounded by Halloween-themed pillows in a local craft store. Star is a black Labrador retriever wearing a VGD training vest.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Bexar sits in front of an interior door of a house looking up at the camera. Bexar is a yellow Labrador retriever.]

[Image: Yellow Labrador retriever Luke sits in front of a stuffed beaver display during a roadtrip stop at Buc-ee's. He is wearing a VGD training vest.]

[Image: Yellow Labrador retriever Luke sits in front of an exterior red brick wall painted with a message that reads "I love thrifting so much @GreenDoorThrift." The message is painted in various shades of green and white paint.]

[Image: Yellow Labrador retriever Bexar peeks his head out of a doggy stroller during a pop-up event at Woof Gang Bakery in Stone Oak.]

[Image: Black Labrador retriever Star is in a sit-stay position in an exam room with veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Greller kneeling on one side of her and a veterinary technician kneeling on the opposite side.]

[Image: Yellow Labrador retriever Luke is sitting in front of an autumn display inside Woof Gang Bakery in Stone Oak. There is a wooden sign that reads "Welcome To Our Patch" resting on top of a bale of hay with a pumpkin next to it.]

Volunteer

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Luke is in a down-stay position with a t-shirt that says "Vote" draped over his back during a recent visit to John Jay High School to help with voter registration. He is wearing a VGD training vest.]

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