Guiding Eyes dogs celebrate Halloween
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at Ithaca College held a Halloween parade Oct.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at Ithaca College held a Halloween parade Oct.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at IC has had its paws full raising dogs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has delayed formal guide dog training.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is an international nonprofit organization that connects trained dogs with people who are blind or visually impaired.
What students must recognize is that seeing-eye dogs are not just animals that exist to fulfill their love of furry creatures.
Sophomore Jack Ficcardi grips the leash of Aura, his yellow labrador retriever, with a tight hold. She looks up to him and sits down at his request.
In a large, gated field behind Emerson Hall, labrador retrievers Eden and Aura enjoy some playtime by running through the grass — a short break from training by students like junior Melissa Potter.
On Oct. 31, Guiding Eyes for the Blind hosted the “Puppy Meet and Greet: Halloween Edition.”
Owning a pet on campus is prohibited, and students should respect this rule for both themselves and the well-being of the animals.
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