The Seeing Eye

Our Mission The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs. In pursuit of this mission, The Seeing Eye: -Breeds and raises puppies to become Seeing Eye® dogs; -Trains Seeing Eye dogs to guide blind people; -Instructs blind people in the proper use, handling, and care of the dogs; -Conducts and supports research on canine health and development Our Goals 1 To increase the independence and dignity of people who are blind, at all times treating applicants, students and graduates with respect.
 2 To provide the best guide dogs possible by ensuring they are well bred and cared for, appropriately socialized, and expertly trained.
 3 To educate the public about the use of guide dogs and the capabilities of people who are blind, and to provide recommendations regarding public policy issues.
 4 To provide ongoing assistance to our graduates and their dogs in order to extend the life of each partnership. 5 To practice fiduciary responsibility, ensuring that we can fulfill the future needs of Seeing Eye dog handlers. Our Values -Mission Passion: Our passion for the mission of The Seeing Eye gives each day purpose.
 -Stewardship: We keep the trust of our constituents and protect their interests through responsible individual action and caring use of the organization’s resources.
 -Teamwork and Collaboration: We hold ourselves accountable for adding value as individuals, being supportive of our colleagues in their work, and working together to foster team success. -Respect for Others: We treat others with the respect and dignity that we desire for ourselves. -Integrity: We are guided by principles of honesty, integrity, and high ethical conduct in all we do. We will always do what is right.
 -Pursuit of Excellence: We are committed to excellence now and in the future through a shared commitment to quality, timely responsiveness, and to ongoing improvement in every phase of our operations.