Resources

Service animal statute Resources for Guide dog handlers in NY State

We want to thank MSU for these valuable resources. We hope you or someone you know never needs these laws to assist in protecting handlers and their service dogs, but just in case, here are two of the best.

Bankrate.com

Check out this valuable information about the costs involved in obtaining a service dog thanks to bankrate.com.

ConsumerAffairs Dog Food Guide

ConsumerAffairs’ Dog Food guide has verified consumer reviews and helps dog owners find the right food for their best friend. It also features expert reviews & videos from Dr. Ken Tudor. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/pet-food/

RideShare Fact Sheet

Have you been denied a ride because of your guide dog? Read the information collected here for important links. GDUES is dedicated to assisting all guide and service dog handlers at those times when your rights are being ignored.

Are you looking for more information on dog food brands? Why not read this comprehensive review.

Note: GDUES does not endorse review.com or any other information regarding dog food or dog food brands stated in the dog food review.  We do, however, encourage guide dog handlers to educate themselves about the nutrition and health of their working dogs and hope this external review will help you make the best decision for your dog.

List of Guide Dog Schools
IN THE UNITED STATES

CALIFORNIA:

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
P. O. Box 151200
San Rafael, CA 94915-1200
415-499-4000 1-800-295-4050
Fax: 415-499-4035
E-Mail: iadmissions@guidedogs.com
Website: http://www.guidedogs.com

Guide Dogs for the Blind (Oregon Campus)
32901 S.E. Kelso Road
Boring, OR 97009
503-668-2100
FAX: 503-668-2141

Guide Dogs of America
13445 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
818-362-5834 1-800-459-4843
FAX: 818-362-6870
E-Mail: mail@guidedogsofamerica.org
Website: http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org

Guide Dogs of the Desert, International, Inc.
P. O. Box 1692
Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-329-6257
Fax: 760-329-2127
E-Mail: gddesert@aol.com bwendler@gdca.org
Website: http://www.guidedogsofthedesert.com

CONNECTICUT:

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc.
103 Old Iron Ore Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002-1424
860-243-5200
Fax: 860-769-0567 or 860-243-7215
E-Mail: apply@fidelco.org receptionist@fidelco.org
Website: http://www.fidelco.org

FLORIDA:

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
4210 77th Avenue., East
Palmetto, FL 34221
941-729-5665 OR 1-800-944-3647
Fax: 941-729-6646
E-Mail: webmaster@guidedogs.org
Website: http://www.guidedogs.org

HAWAII:

Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs and Mobility Services, Inc.
747 Amana St., #407
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-941-1088
info@eyeofthepacific.org
Website: http://www.eyeofthepacific.org

KANSAS:

Kansas Specialty Dog Service, Inc.
124 W. 7th St.
Washington, KS 66968
785-325-2256
Fax: 785-325-2258
E-Mail: ksds@ksds.org
Website: http://www.ksds.org

MICHIGAN:

Leader Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
1039 South Rochester Road
Rochester, MI 48307-3115
248-651-9011 1-888-777-5332
FAX: 248-651-5812
E-Mail: leaderdog@leaderdog.org
Website: http://www.leaderdog.org

MISSISSIPPI:

Gallant Hearts Guide Dog Center
P. O. Box 16828
Jackson, MS 39236
601-853-6996
E-Mail: rfloyd@gallanthearts.org
Website: http://gallanthearts.org

NEW JERSEY:

The Seeing Eye, Inc.
P. O. Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963-0375
973-539-4425 1-800-539-4425
FAX: 973-539-0922
E-Mail: info@seeingeye.org
Website: http://www.seeingeye.org

NEW YORK:

Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind
1210 Hardscrabble road
Cassville, NY 13318
315-822-5132
Fax: 315-822-5132 (call before faxing)
E-Mail: info@freedomguidedogs.org
Website: http://www.freedomguidedogs.org

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787-2976
631-265-2121 1-800-548-4337
FAX: 631-361-5192
E-Mail: guidedog@guidedog.org
Website: http://www.guidedog.org

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914-245-4024 1-800-942-0149
Fax: 914-962-1403
E-mail: info@guidingeyes.org
Website: http://www.guidingeyes.org

OHIO:

Pilot Dogs, Inc.
625 W. Town St.
Columbus, OH 43215-4496
614-221-6367
Fax: 614-221-1577
Website: http://www.pilotdogs.org

TEXAS:

Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc.
11825 West Ave., Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-366-4081 or 1-800-831-9231
Fax: 210-366-4082
E-Mail: dbswgdf@juno.com
Website: http://www.guidedogsoftexas.org

WASHINGTON:

Independence Guide Dogs
E-Mail: toby@igdogs.org
Website: http://www.igdogs.org

WISCONSIN:

Custom Canines Service Dog Academy
6610 Fieldwood Rd.
Madison, WI 53718
608-444-9555
info@customcanines.org
Website: http://www.customcanines.org

Occupaws Guide Dog Association
P. O. Box 45857
Madison, WI 53744
608-772-3787
E-Mail: info@occupaws.org
Website: http://occupaws.org