VISION GUIDE DOGS

NEWSLETTER

SUMMER 2026

[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."]


Sunshine, Success, and New Beginnings


As summer is in full swing, we're celebrating the incredible partnerships, dedicated volunteers, and amazing dogs that make our mission possible. The season has been filled with training adventures, community support, and plenty of wagging tails!


[Image: Claire, a white Labrador Retriever, sitting outdoors, in soft, warm light. Background a green bush adorned with vibrant pink flowers.]

Puppy Training Update

This Month we celebrated Bexar's 1st Birthday!!! He is a happy dog who loves people and is always ready to go for his training walks.


Our puppies have been hard at work learning the skills they'll need to become confident guide dogs. They've been practicing:


  • Walking calmly through crowds
  • Settling quietly in restaurants and doctor offices
  • Building confidence around new sights and sounds


Every new experience helps prepare them for their future role in providing independence and mobility.


[Image: a joyful yellow Labrador Retriever looking directly at the camera with a happy, open mouth showing his pink tongue. In the left corner is his birthday doggie cupcake with peach colored whipped cream]


With sincere gratitude, we recognize Elizabeth Hepp, Gretchen Lilly, and Jennifer Masucci, for their four years of faithful service on the Vision Guide Dog Board of Directors. Your wisdom, leadership, and unwavering dedication have shaped our organization in meaningful ways and left a lasting legacy. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and hearts with Vision Guide Dogs. You will always be a cherished part of the Vision Guide Dogs family.

We would like to welcome our new board members, Jamie Massey and Alexander Baez. We are grateful to their commitment as we continue working together to achieve our mission.


Upcoming Events

Community Events


We're looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming summer events! These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to meet our dogs, learn about our programs, and connect with fellow supporters.



Chicken N Pickle Doggy Days:

📅 Date: August 5th and September 3rd, 2026

🕒 Time: 6 PM to 8 PM

📍 Location: 5215 UTSA Blvd,.SATX 78249


Sprout'N About SA Market:

📅 Date: August 8th, 2026

🕒 Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

📍 Location: Rainbow Gardens, 8516 Bandera Rd., SATX 78250


Panda Express Fundraiser:

📅 Date: August 20th, 2026

📍 Location: Online Only


Sprout'N About SA Market:

📅 Date: August 22nd, 2026

🕒 Time: 9 AM to 10 PM

📍 Location: Rainbow Gardens, 2585 Thousand SATX 78232


The Big Give:

📅 Date: Septembr 23 -24 2026

📍 Location: Online



[Image: the photo captures a sunny outdoor promotional event. A white Labrador Retriever, Luke, lies comfortably on a green artificial turf. He is poking his head out from under the table drape.]

Volunteer Spolight


A Delicious Surprise


Bexar was so happy to come home from his training walk and find several boxes full of delicious treats—not just for him, but for the other puppies in the program too! Thank you, Diana True and Beth Sprangel for your generous donation of food and treats. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!

[Image:Bexar, a yellow Labrador retriever wearing a blue "Service Dog in Training" vest, is lying on a porch next to several delivered cardboard boxes]

Thank You!

Every guide dog begins with a community that believes in changing lives. Your generosity, encouragement, and commitment help transform highly trained dogs into trusted partners who provide confidence, independence, and companionship.


Thank you for being part of our journey.



We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you soon



[Image: Luke, a white Labrador Retriever guide dog in training, is wearing a blue vest.The dog is looking at the camera while sitting next to a shopping cart.]

Volunteer

MAKE A DIFFERENCE:


We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Board of Directors and Committees. If you're interested in making a positive impact and helping shape the future of our organization, we'd love to hear from you!


Volunteer with us!

➡️ Raise a puppy

➡️ Puppy sit

➡️ Help with social media

➡️ Assist with community events

➡️ And MORE!


You can help change a life TODAY! Reach out to learn more ⬇️

[Image: Digital graphic with a photo of a VGD volunteer working on basic commands with a guide dog-in-training pup outside of Bass Pro Shops. There is a digital image of two hands almost touching at the bottom right corner of the photo.To the left of the photo reads, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller." The bottom half of the graphic is purple with cream font that reads, "Volunteers needed."]

Photos

[Image: Elroy, a yellow Labrador Retriever resting comfortably on a textured blue carpet in Ingram Park Mall. His head is resting near his paws looking calm.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training, Claire, white Labrador Retriever is lying down on a light colored tile floor inside a Broadway Bank branch. She is wearing a blue service vest]

[Image: Bexar, a yellow Labrador is lying on the floor at a doctor's office.

He is resting under a chair.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Luke, a white Labrador Retriever, is resting comfortably on a soft, gray bolster pet bed while hugging a large gray dog pillow.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Clarie sits in front of a water fountain at the entrance of Sea World”]

[Image: Guide dogs-in-training Claire, white Labrador Retriever and Bexar, yellow Labrador Retriever, lie front of "Half Price Books" retail store window.]

[Image: Guide dog-in-training Luke, a white Labrador Retriever, is sitting calmly on a concrete surface in front of a building entrance]

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Vision Guide Dogs, Inc.

Website: www.visionguidedogs.org

Email: info@visionguidedogs.org

Phone: (830) 206-0626


Our mission is to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world.

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Vision Guide Dogs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Federal Tax ID 92-0898185