About Us

Since 1929, people who are blind have been discovering the exhilarating
experience of working with a Seeing Eye® dog.

A Seeing Eye graduate being guided on a city street by a golden retriever.

Learn About The Seeing Eye

Man is guided by his Seeing Eye dog, a German shepherd, on the sidewalk.

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.
A black and white photo of Morris Frank being guided across a busy city street.

Our History

The Seeing Eye, founded in 1929, was the first guide dog school outside of Europe and is the world’s oldest existing guide dog school. 

A black Lab wearing a Seeing Eye puppy raising program bandana tilts her head as she walks forward on a grey brick walkway.

What’s Happening

Keep up with the latest news (and pictures!) from The Seeing Eye.

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Leadership

Meet The Seeing Eye’s Board of Trustees and Leadership Team. 

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Financials

The Seeing Eye is a 503(c)3 registered charity rated by Charity Navigator and GuideStar. 

A Seeing Eye instructor scratches the chin of the golden retriever Seeing Eye dog in harness he is training in New York City,

Employment

Come work for the world’s best guide dog school!

Dr. Quigley examines the eyes of a German shepherd in the clinic.

Accreditation

The Seeing Eye is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. The Seeing Eye Vincent A. Stabile Canine Health Center is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

A German shepherd and a chocolate Labrador retriever, each in harness, sit in front of a brass plaque reading 'The Seeing Eye'.

Visit Us

The Seeing Eye welcomes visitors for regularly scheduled educational programs. Registration is required. 

An adult black Labrador retriever, in harness, sitting next to a German shepherd puppy.

You Can Help!

Your support makes all of this possible. 

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