Manny

Manny is a male Black Lab, born 12 August 2006. He was raised by Christine and Michael of Naples. He is the 3rd GEB puppy they have raised. Manny passed his IFT on 11 March, 2008 and spent the summer, learning how to be a guide. He graduated on 8 November 2008 with his partner, Toine.

"We love the picture of Manny Man peering from behind the fence because he is being mysterious... and he is. He is the hardest, so far to figure out. Sensitive, yet rambunctious. Inquisitive, yet stand-offish. Affectionate, yet independent. Responsive, yet evasive. Mysterious, yet Manny!!"

Sadly, Manny's partner passed away after a short partnership. When he returned to Guiding Eyes, he told them that his heart was no longer in guiding and he retired to live with Christine, Michael, Moose and his temporary "little brother", Garner.

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Antoinette (Toine) and Manny

Retired US Navy officer continues full life with second Guiding Eyes dog

Toine W. retired 30 years ago from the US Navy, and the story of her vision loss began 13 years ago. Her tale begins when, for twelve seconds, she lost total vision behind the wheel of a car. The subsequent difficult path to finding a cause was long and painful. Toine was inspired to come to Guiding Eyes from Maryland for her first guide dog by a school representative who spoke at a blind veteran’s group.

Toine returned for her second dog Manny who, when they return home, will share the house with her retired guide, Roy-S. She is divorced and enjoys her frequent visits with her daughter Jennifer. Toine volunteers in local community organizations and reads, knits Afghans, watches TV and cooks. She values Manny’s personality - affectionate, positive and calm. “I love it here - this is the best school; I will always come back. I have traveled the world and squeezed out so many of its pleasures; I know, with Manny, there are many more yet to come.”

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