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The official page of UGA's favorite yellow-vested students! We are a group of puppy raisers and volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation in Athens, GA.

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave and remembering the heroes this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸❤️

Image Description: Male blue poodle, Doc, wears a patriotic bow tie and a festive American flag headband. He is lying down on an asphalt surface. Behind him is an elaborate Memorial Day display: a path spelling “Honor the Fallen” in bricks, surrounded by white picket fences adorned with small flags and tinsel garlands. Behind the display, a wooden bench sits in front of several large military and United States flags under a cloudy sky.

05/21/2026

Sending a huge congratulations to Georgia, who recently went IFT! Georgia, a female black lab, was raised by Paige DeCinces who shared
“My favorite memory of Georgia was when she got on an airplane for the first time, I was so nervous for days leading up to the flight since she was young but when we got to the airport she was confident, attentive, and all around perfect! Now she’s a frequent flyer and kills it every time! Georgia is so loving, happy, and playful and I can’t wait to see what she will do in New York! I’d like to thank Morgan, Aubrey, and Frankie for all their guidance, Ella Sadan for her endless support, the amazing campers that have helped with Georgia, my parents and family who have loved her like their own, and my roommates for all of their help and for loving miss Georgia!”
Thank you Paige for raising Georgia!! Congratulations to Georgia, we will always be your biggest supporters ❤️🖤🐶

Photo Description:
Paige and Georgia sit on the steps of the Chapel. Paige wearing a red sweater, black jeans , and n**e sneakers rests her arm around Georgia. Georgia looks straight at the camera, wearing a pink collar, with her pink 8 collar dangling down. In the background you can see a variety of foliage and other university buildings.

05/13/2026

Leao is soaking up all the summer sunsets 🌅 We hope everyone is having a great start to summer!

Photo Description:
Leao sits on a concrete ledge. He is wearing his yellow training vest, a UGA bandana, and his black puppy leash that is tucked behind his back. He looks directly towards the camera with his body angles sideways in a sit. Behind him you can see a beautiful sunset, a green fence overlooking a parking garage, and scattered foliage and campus buildings in the distance.

05/10/2026

Celebrating our incredible mamas today. Happy Mother’s Day! 🐾🌷

Image Descriptions:
(1) A smiling yellow Labrador retriever, Margaret rests comfortably on a strawberry-patterned blanket, surrounded by her newborn litter. The five puppies—a mix of black and yellow coats—are huddled closely together for a nap, with a few wearing tiny pink and blue ID collars.
(2) Black Labrador retriever, Ali lies protectively with her eyes closed, cradling her nursing puppies against her. The contrast between the mother’s dark coat and the tiny yellow and black puppies highlights the cozy, sleepy atmosphere of the whelping box.
(3) Black Labrador, Lomi looks down attentively at her large litter of seven puppies as they settle in for a meal on a bright teal and blue patterned towel. The scene is filled with color, from the vibrant blankets to the row of colorful collars, capturing the busy but sweet reality of the first few weeks of motherhood.

05/07/2026

Welcome our newest four-legged additions to Athens! 🐾❤️🖤
We are so excited to introduce the latest puppies joining the DRD family and starting their journeys:
    •    Yoshi, a female yellow lab from the Stark x April litter on the GDF track, being raised by Camdyn Douglas.
    •    Marcel, a female yellow lab on the AVD track, being co-raised by Stephanie Tosa and Hannah Morris.
    •    Keava, a female black lab also on the AVD track, being raised by Shelby Greer.
We can’t wait to watch these girls grow and see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish. Welcome to the classic city, pups! 🐶✨

Image Description:
(1) Camdyn Douglas smiles while holding Yoshi, a female yellow Labrador Retriever puppy from the Stark x April litter. Camdyn is wearing a light yellow t-shirt and a white trucker hat with green lettering that reads “Welcome to the Masters.” She is cradling Yoshi, who is looking toward the camera, against a clean, white paneled garage door backdrop.
(2) Stephanie Tosa (left) and Hannah Morris (right) smile while holding Marcel, a female yellow Labrador Retriever puppy. Marcel is on the AVD track and is being cradled between the two women. Stephanie is wearing a dark grey t-shirt and blue jeans, while Hannah is wearing a light blue sweater, glasses, and denim shorts. They are posed together in front of a white, paneled garage door.
(3) Shelby Greer smiles while holding Keava, a female black Labrador Retriever puppy. Keava is being raised on the AVD track and is cradled in Shelby’s arms. Shelby is wearing a terracotta-colored knit vest, blue jeans, and has sunglasses perched on her head. The pair is posed against a white, paneled garage door.

04/29/2026

Today we celebrate International Guide Dog Day!! A special shoutout to some of our current working guide dogs, all raised through Dawgs Raising Dogs!! We are so proud of you: Marker, Hunter, Millie, Viper, and Jack! 🩵

- Marker was raised by Lindsay Day and Liam Reid
- Hunter was raised by Caroline Roach
- Millie was raised by Heather Anderson and Lucy Shepley
- Viper was raised by Walter and Holly Willits
- Jack was raised by Erin Hirsch

Image descriptions:
1- Female black lab Marker sits in a guide dog harness in front of bloomed flowers. She has an opened mouth smile, looking at the camera.
2- Male yellow lab Hunter, sits in a guide dog harness in front of a Christmas tree with ornaments on it. He is smiling and looking at the camera.
3- Female, yellow lab, Millie, sits in front of a green bush. She’s wearing a guy, dog harness, smiling and looking at the camera.
4- female cream poodle viper is sitting in front of a red brick house. She is stoically looking at the camera. She wears a guide dog harness.
5- Male black lab, Jack, sits in front of a green bush. He is smiling and looking at the camera. He is wearing a guide dog harness.

04/28/2026

Manta wanted to wish everyone a Happy Reading Day and Good Luck on finals 📚✏️🎓

Image Description:
Male white poodle, Manta sits patiently in front of a red brick pillar. He is wearing a yellow service vest and a teal head halter, posed against a vibrant backdrop of pink azaleas and blooming spring trees.

04/24/2026

Our brave pups recently got to explore an EMS truck!! 🚑🚨

Image descriptions:
1- Female black lab Emily sits inside the back of an ambulance. She is wearing her yellow puppy vest, a bright pink flower-patterned bandana, and a brown leather leash. Inside the ambulance, the walls are gray with various clear compartments filled with medical equipment on one side and a gray bench on the other.
2- Female black poodle Lizzie sits on an ambulance stretcher covered with a pink sheet. Lizzie is wearing her yellow puppy vest, a bandana with coffee cups on it, and a light green leash. Behind Lizzie, there is a paved area surrounded by mulch and trees.
3- Male yellow lab Luckie lays down on an ambulance stretcher covered with a light pink sheet. He is wearing his yellow puppy vest and a red and olive green leash, and he looks expectantly at the camera. The stretcher is in the back of the ambulance; the walls are gray with various clear compartments on one side and a gray bench on the other.
4- Female black lab Marie lays down on an ambulance stretcher covered with a light pink sheet. She is wearing her yellow puppy vest, a pink flower-patterned bandana, and a black puppy leash. The stretcher is in the back of the ambulance; the walls are gray with various clear compartments on one side and a gray bench on the other.
5- Female yellow lab Chip sits in the interior compartment of an ambulance. Chip is wearing a green 8-collar and her yellow puppy vest. On the left side, there are various clear compartments set into a gray wall and a fire extinguisher at the forefront. On the right, there are containers of disinfectant wipes and a tank with a green top.

04/15/2026

Tot is soaking up this Spring weather 🌷☀️🌿

Image Description:
Female yellow lab, Tot, wearing a bandana with pom poms is laying on a brick surface. In the background there are bushes of colorful flowers.

04/10/2026

Welly wanted to drop by and wish everyone a very Happy Friday! 🌷 She also wanted to give a gentle reminder to slow down, enjoy the sunshine, and always make time to stop and smell the roses (or the tulips!). 🐾✨

Image Description:
Female golden retriever Welly is lying in a bed of green clover. She is wearing a yellow “service dog in training” vest and a leash. Behind her is a vibrant row of red tulips in full bloom, with lush green trees and soft sunlight in the background. Welly is looking directly at the camera with a happy, open-mouthed expression.

04/05/2026

Doc wishes everyone a Hoppy Easter 🌷🪺🐣🐇

Image Description:
Male black poodle, Doc, is lying on a concrete path, wearing pink and white bunny ears and a colorful Easter egg patterned bandana. He is positioned in front of vibrant pink azalea bushes in full bloom under bright sunlight.

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2390 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Athens, GA
30605

Website

https://linktr.ee/Athenspuppyraisers

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