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 Vision:
The Seeing Eye's vision is to be recognized for sustained excellence and continuous improvement as the best guide dog school to attend and to support, as a donor, volunteer, puppy raiser, or employee.
Our Goals:
- To increase the independence and dignity of people who are blind, at all times treating applicants, students and graduates with respect.
- To provide the best dog guides possible by ensuring they are well bred and cared for, appropriately socialized, and expertly trained.
- To educate the public about the use of dog guides and the capabilities of people who are blind, and to provide recommendations regarding public policy issues.
- To provide ongoing assistance to our graduates and their dogs in order to extend the life of each partnership.
- To practice fiduciary responsibility, ensuring that we can fulfill the future needs of Seeing Eye dog users.
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.