Nova Scotia

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Our Program

People with sight loss often say having a guide dog is a transformational experience. Being part of a guide dog team provides mobility, safety and confidence, leading to increased independence and a sense of connection with the world. We believe everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity.
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Sponsor CNIB Guide Dogs

Every year, more than 50,000 Canadians lose their sight. When you sponsor a CNIB “puppy with purpose,” you're giving a life-changing gift: freedom, independence and safety for a Canadian with sight loss.
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Employment opportunities at CNIB Lake Joe

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic CNIB Lake Joe 2024 staff team that helps make it all possible?
Tracy with Marion, black Labrador Retriever and Autumn, Tracy’s pet dog.

Tracy & Marion

After an accident, Tracy knew he needed some help for his safety and independence. He applied to CNIB Guide Dogs. A few months later, he was matched with Marion, a black Labrador Retriever.

“Marion licked my face as soon as she met me," says Tracy. "I just knew that she was going to be a great fit – she has a kind, gentle soul.”
A man with a white cane walks on the Dartmouth waterfront guided by a younger man

Vision Mate: Halifax Regional Municipality

Provide one-on-one sighted assistance and social engagement to a person with vision loss ; this could be done in-person (in their home or community), over the phone, or while delivering groceries. Here, we provide a list of people hoping for a match in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
A smiling boy in glasses with his arm around a Golden Retriever in a yellow vest.

Austin & Dickson

For Austin and his family, adjusting to have a dog in the house and caring for Dickson, a Buddy Dog, has been an educational experience.

"Dickson is helping Austin get over his apprehension about dogs and helping him build a bond," says Julianna, Austin's mother. "It's a learning curve, but it's definitely worth it."
A woman in a purple jacket and her black Lab/Golden Retriever cross guide dog.

Sandy & Keller

When Sandy Benoit's guide dog passed away, she found herself in limbo.

"I went four months without a guide dog and was chomping at the bit," says Sandy. "When I lost my dog, it was a jolting reality that I had to adjust to. There was no pitter-patter in the house. But, when Keller arrived, everything changed."
A woman walks crosses the street with a black Lab in a yellow harness.

Ashley & Danson

Ashley Nemeth's sense of confidence and independence was stripped away from her when her guide dog, Rick, was hit by a cyclist on a sidewalk in downtown Regina in 2018.

She was eager to regain the freedom that a guide dog partnership promises, so she applied to CNIB Guide Dogs.
A young boy kneels on the grass and reaches towards a Golden Retriever.

Zach & Elsie

Zach, a 12-year-old boy with sight loss, has been practicing his orientation and mobility skills for many years with the goal of partnering with a guide dog someday. So, when CNIB Guide Dogs approached his family with an opportunity to partner with Elsie, a Golden Retriever who has been trained as a Buddy Dog, it seemed like the perfect opportunity.
A black Lab/Golden Retriever sitting between a woman's legs.

Cindy & Barney

When CNIB Guide Dogs officially matched her with Barney, a black Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, she was immediately overcome with feelings of gratitude and joy.