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It is not a cliché to say that the Israel Guide Dog Center would not exist without the support of friends and donors around the world. At our Center, every life-changing partnership between a person and a dog begins with generosity. While the Center is rooted in Israeli local expertise, culture, and national need—it’s ability to operate, grow, and change lives depends heavily on philanthropic support from friends around the world. Our donors are not simply supporters from afar; [...]

During the Holocaust, the Nazis turned almost every tool imaginable into a weapon of terror – even animals. Large guard dogs, often German Shepherds or Dobermans, were trained to attack, intimidate, and control Jews and other prisoners. In ghettos, during deportations, and inside concentration camps, dogs became part of the machinery of fear. Survivors tell of the constant presence of snarling dogs on leashes held by SS guards. They describe how a single command could unleash vicious attacks. Some [...]

Every day at the Israel Guide Dog Center, we witness something extraordinary: the moment when a person facing significant challenges—vision loss, PTSD, mobility limitations—takes back control of their life. A moment when fear and uncertainty give way to possibility. A moment when a Guide Dog, Service Dog, or Emotional Support Dog becomes far more than a trained partner—they become a lifeline. While the work of the Israel Guide Dog Center is often described in individual success stories, the [...]

How Highly Trained Dogs Restore Safety, Stability, and Hope for Israel’s Heroes   For many Israeli veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), daily life can feel like a battleground long after their military service ends. Ordinary experiences—crowded spaces, unexpected noises, a shift in routine—can trigger intense anxiety, fear, and disorientation. Relationships often strain under the weight of hypervigilance and emotional withdrawal. Sleep becomes fragmented, and the world can feel unsafe.   At the Israel Guide Dog Center, we [...]

Every puppy born at the Israel Guide Dog Center carries the potential to transform a life. From the moment they take their first wobbly steps, these little bundles of fur are destined for something extraordinary—to bring independence, healing, and hope to Israelis living with blindness, PTSD, or other challenges. But before that journey begins, each puppy needs something deeply important—a name. And that name could come from you. Naming a puppy at the Israel Guide Dog Center is a [...]