Welcome to my WAGATHON page!
Joe Trela
Joe Trela
My family has been raising future guide dogs since 2022. We have 2 working guide dogs (Germaine and Teagan) and are in the process of raising our 5th dog right now (Mater).
Mater will go to Guiding Eyes for the Blind HQ in October 2026 to finish his training to become a guide dog. He is named after the character from Cars (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) and he even had a chance to meet his namesake.
Germaine lives with his person (George) in New York City and spends his days guiding George through the busy streets and sidewalks in Chelsea. (https://www.guidingeyes.org/george-and-germaine/)
Teagan is a guide dog for Rory and lives in Florida. Rory is a teacher and so Teagan is a fixture in his classroom and also is specially trained to be a running guide dog so Rory can enjoy his hobby as a runner. (https://www.guidingeyes.org/rory-and-teagan/)
PS - Mater is Germaine's son. And our next puppy will also be related to Mater :)
Thank you for your support of us and this organization so that we Puppy Raisers and the organization can change the lives of visually impaired people.
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The WAGATHON is a cumulative marathon that you and your dog can do anywhere, at your own pace throughout the month of September. The goal is to hit 26.2 miles by September 30th – all while raising critical funds to support Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s mission to provide guide dogs to people with vision loss. It’s an opportunity for people and dogs alike to stay active and do good.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind changes lives by connecting amazing people with extraordinary dogs. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, a Guiding Eyes dog means freedom, confidence, and the opportunity to experience all of life's adventures - big and small. From Home Training to Specialized Training to Running Guides and more, Guiding Eyes' pioneering programs are individualized to each student. Together, these dogs are paired with just the right student - and both their lives are forever changed. You can be a part of this life-changing mission by making a donation today!
Mater will go to Guiding Eyes for the Blind HQ in October 2026 to finish his training to become a guide dog. He is named after the character from Cars (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) and he even had a chance to meet his namesake.
Germaine lives with his person (George) in New York City and spends his days guiding George through the busy streets and sidewalks in Chelsea. (https://www.guidingeyes.org/george-and-germaine/)
Teagan is a guide dog for Rory and lives in Florida. Rory is a teacher and so Teagan is a fixture in his classroom and also is specially trained to be a running guide dog so Rory can enjoy his hobby as a runner. (https://www.guidingeyes.org/rory-and-teagan/)
PS - Mater is Germaine's son. And our next puppy will also be related to Mater :)
Thank you for your support of us and this organization so that we Puppy Raisers and the organization can change the lives of visually impaired people.
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The WAGATHON is a cumulative marathon that you and your dog can do anywhere, at your own pace throughout the month of September. The goal is to hit 26.2 miles by September 30th – all while raising critical funds to support Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s mission to provide guide dogs to people with vision loss. It’s an opportunity for people and dogs alike to stay active and do good.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind changes lives by connecting amazing people with extraordinary dogs. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, a Guiding Eyes dog means freedom, confidence, and the opportunity to experience all of life's adventures - big and small. From Home Training to Specialized Training to Running Guides and more, Guiding Eyes' pioneering programs are individualized to each student. Together, these dogs are paired with just the right student - and both their lives are forever changed. You can be a part of this life-changing mission by making a donation today!
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