Have you ever wondered what happens to seeing eye dogs when they have to retire?
We met a sweet retired seeing eye dog in the park near our Boston hotel so we discovered the answer. The puppy breeder gets first dibs on adopting the retired dog. Many breeders do adopt retired dogs as it’s hard not to get attached in the 14 to 28 months before the dogs start training. And of course, these dogs are exceptionally well trained so they make great pets.
I got to pet Maxie but only after giving her the signal that it was ok to come over. What a wonderful dog!
If you’re interested in adopting a retired guide dog or a dog that couldn’t complete the grueling training (but would still make a great pet), you can apply here.
Travels with Owen 