Blind Low Vision NZ is the only organisation who train and breed guide dogs for New Zealanders with vision loss. We receive no government funding for Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs.
A guide dog gives freedom, independence and confidence to a New Zealander with vision loss.
There are currently 180,000 New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. It’s estimated that due to the ageing population this number will increase to 225,000 by 2028.
Why Now?
The current waiting time to receive a guide dog is around two years. Therefore, with the support of Aotearoa's artists, we have upcycled and turn into one off, unique pieces of art (a genuine piece of Kiwiana, a collector’s item) our old Trudy Dogs so we can ensure a greater number of Guide Dogs graduate each year- Yaya! ( or Woof!) Our Trudy dogs are embarking on a new LEASH of life. Our guide dogs in training will ensure happier, healthier guide dogs ready to provide independence to Kiwi's who are blind or have low vision.

Thank you! This art work will help ensure more New Zealanders will receive the guide dog they need to live independent lives.
Paw'fect!!!

Follow our Puppy Dog Trail and see all these amazing works of art in person!
Go to https://goo.gl/maps/rga8SGNQLK4fUYzm7