Alternate Careers

This page spotlights dogs originally raised in the Monroe Region that have gone on to careers other than Guide Dog such as ATF, Therapy Dog or cherished family companion to their raiser, or someone who has waited years to adopt a released dog.

	*Noel* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 14 August 2006 Raised by: Pam, Steve, Virginia, Katherine and Rebekah of East Rochester (2nd dog raised) IFT: 11 March 2008 Status: Training release - adopted by raisers
	*Paxton* - male Black Lab - Born: 3 September 2006 Raised by: Robbin of Macedon (1st dog raised) IFT: 8 April 2008 Status: Training release (medical - soft trachea) - adopted by raiser
	*Russ* - male Black Lab - Born: 16 November 2006 Raisers: started by Cindy and Stu of North Chili (9th dog raised), finished by Barb of West Henrietta (1st dog raised) IFT: 1 July 2008 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Pablo* - male Golden Retriever - Born: 14 May 2006 Raised by: Sandy and Tom of Greece (6th dog raised) IFT: 13 November 2007 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Boca* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 26 March 2006 Raisers: Started by Michelle of Irondequoit (2nd dog raised); finished by Mike and Rose of Greece (2nd dog raised). IFT: 28 August 2007 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Anderson* - male Black Lab - Born: 17 March 2006 Raisers: Started by John, Dawn, Holly and Zack of Pittsford (3rd dog raised) Transferred to Erie Region IFT: 26 June 2007 Status: Training release - adopted by raisers.
	*Anka* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 24 September 2006 Raised by: Steve, Kim, David and Jeffrey (5th dog raised) Status: Program release (medical - ear infections) - adopted by raisers.
	*Carolyn* - female Yellow GLab - Born: 30 March 2006 Raisers: Started by Ron and Sandy of Macedon, finishing with Shannon of Greece (2nd dog raised) IFT: 25 September 2007 Status: Training release (medical - skin) - placed by GEB.
	*Cole* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 1 November 2005 Raised by: Carla of Honeoye (1st puppy raised) IFT: 6 February 2007 Status: Training release - placed by GEB.
	*Vinny* - male Black Lab - Born: 26 December 2005 Raised by: Peter and Helen of Pittsford (2nd puppy raised) IFT: 20 February 2007 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser.
	*Potter* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 26 September 2005 Raised by Stu and Cindy of Chili. (7th puppy raised) IFT: 9 January 2007 Status: Training release (medical - ear infections) - adopted by raiser. Ambassador in Monroe Region
	*Kincaid* - male Black and Tan German Shepherd Dog - Born: 25 April 2006 Raisers: started by Lynn, Mark and Claire of Spencerport (3rd dog raised) finished with Renee and family of East Rochester (1st dog raised) Status: Released - placed by GEB
	*Art* - male Black Lab - Born: 17 March 2006 Raisers: Started by Kathie and family of Rochester (1st dog raised); finished by Steve, Kim, David and Jeffrey of Rochester (4th dog raised) Status: Early release to ATF Graduate 12/19/07. Working in Indonesia
	*Archie* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 30 October 2005 Raised by: Pam, Steve, Virginia, Katherine and Rebekah of East Rochester (1st dog raised) Status: Medical release on program (hypoplastic trachea) - placed by GEB
	*Izzie* - female Golden Retriever - Born: 6 August 2005 Raised by: John and Judy of Branchport (1st dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: Medical release at IFT - placed by GEB
	*Roberta (S)* - female Golden Retriever - Born: 17 June 2005 Raised by: Donna of Rochester (7th dog raised) IFT: 7 November 2006 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Basha* - female Bi-Color German Shepherd Dog - Born: 29 March 2005 Raised by: Tammy, Aaron, Samantha, Joshua and Josiah of Williamson (2nd dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Yoda* - female Black and Tan German Shepherd Dog - Born: 18 March 2005 Raised by: Lynn and Claire of Spencerport IFT: ??? Status: Training release (medical) - placed by GEB
	*Veronica* - female Black Lab - Born: 15 March 2005 Raised by: Shannon of Greece (1st dog raised) Status: Early release (medical) - placed by GEB
	*Vera* - female Black Lab - Born: 15 March 2005 Raised by: Karl, Paula and family in Fairport (2nd dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: Training release - adopted by raisers
	*Darwin* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 7 January 2005 Raised by: Debbie of Irondequoit (2nd dog raised) IFT: 9 May 2006 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Tommy* - male Black Lab - Born: 24 November 2004 Raised by: Wendy of Rochester (3rd dog raised) IFT: 21 February 2006 Status: Released to Connecticut State Police
	*Holly* - female Black Lab - Born: 7 October 2004 Raised by: Margy and Ann and family of Spencerport (3rd dog raised) IFT: 21 February 2006 Status: ATF in Bahrain (Middle East)
	*Logan* - male Golden Retriever - Born: 2 September 2004 Raised by: Sandy and Tom of Greece (5th dog raised) IFT: 7 March 2006 Status: Training Release - placed by GEB in Albany, New York
	*Welby* - male Black Lab - Born: 25 August 2004 Raised by: Helen and Peter of Pittsford (1st) IFT: 21 February 2006 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Diana* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 4 July 2004 Raised by: Jim and Ann of Rochester (5th dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: Training release (medical) - placed by GEB.
	*Virgil* - male Black Lab - Born: 20 June 2004 Raised by: Devon and family of Rochester (2nd dog raised) IFT: 10 October 2005 Status: ATF, working in Seattle
	*Yami* - female Black Lab - Born: 13 April 2004 Raised by: Gary of Greece (1st dog raised) IFT: 21 June 2005 Status: ATF, working in Jordan
	*Susan* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 17 March 2004 Raised by: Karl, Paula and family of Fairport IFT: 25 May 2005 Status: Released in training - placed by GEB near Boston, Massachusetts
	*Alfie (S)* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 19 October 2003 Raised by: Celeste of Rochester (1st dog raised) IFT: 19 January 2005 Status: Released during training - placed by GEB
	*Ollie* - male Yellow GLab - Born: 5 October 2003 Raised by: Linda of Macedon (9th dog raised) IFT: 19 January 2006 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Justin* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 10 September 2003 Raised by: Steve, Kim, David and Jeffrey of Rochester (2nd dog raised) IFT: 3 November 2004 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Regis* - male Black Lab - Born: 5 July 2003 Raised by: Christine and Michael of Naples (1st dog raised) IFT: 22 September 2004 Status: Released from training - placed by GEB on Long Island, New York
	*Verna* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 13 April 2003 Raised by: Donna and Steve of West Henrietta IFT: 7 July 2004 Status: Training release (medical) - adopted by raiser
	*Carney* - female Golden Retriever - Born: 22 July 2002 Raised by: Nikki of East Rochester (2nd dog raised) IFT: 28 January 2004 Status: Medical release - placed by GEB
	*Nell* - female Black Lab - Born: 17 February 2002 Raised by: Dennis of Brockport and Wendy of Rochester IFT: 30 July 2003 Status: Released from training - adopted by trainer
	*Mazie* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 11 February 2002 Raised by: Paul, Lisa and family of Irondequoit (2nd dog raised) IFT: Early Release Status: ATF in Cyprus
	*Janine* - female Black Lab - Born: 24 December 2001 Raisers: started by: Chatauqua Region finished by: Donna and Steve of West Henrietta (xth dog raised) IFT: 18 June 2003 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Holden* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 10 December, 2001 Raised by: Mary Ellen and family of Brockport (xth dog raised) finished by Sharlene and Roger of Livonia (2nd dog raised) IFT: 18 June 2003 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser.
	*Vector* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 10 October 2001 Raised by: Woelks of Fairport IFT: 7 May 2003 Status: Training release - adopted by raisers
	*J.J.* - male Black Lab - Born: 5 September 2001 Raised by: David of Spencerport IFT: 22 January 2003 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Orchid* - female Black Lab - Born: 22 June 2001 Raised by: Mary and Jen of Livonia (xth dog raised) IFT: 22 January 2003 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Oswald* - male Black Lab - Born: 22 June 2001 Raised by: Ron & Terri of Spencerport (xth dog raised) IFT: 22 January 2003 Status: Training release (medical) - adopted by raiser
	*Monroe (S)* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 20 June 2001 Raised by: Kathie of Henrietta (xth dog raised) IFT: 22 January 2003 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Marty* - male Black Lab - Born: 20 June 2001 Raised by: Sandy and Tom of Greece(3rd dog raised) and Carol IFT: 22 January 2003 Status: Released from training - adopted by raiser Carol
	*Avalon* - female Black Lab - Born: 7 April 2001 Raised by: Nikki of East Rochester IFT: 17 October 2002 Status: Training Release - adopted by raiser.
	*Puma* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 24 March 2001 Raisers: Started by Laura B. finished by the Robinson family IFT: 2 October 2002 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Bernard* - male Black Lab - Born: 28 January 2001 Raised by: John, Beth and Robert of Williamson (6th dog raised) IFT: 2 October 2002 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser.
	This page is still under construction as we update the information and create individual pages for each of our dogs that have chosen careers other than as Guide Dogs. Please stop back often!

	*Indigo* - female Black and Tan Lab - Born: 9 December 2000 Raised by: Donna and Steve of West Henrietta (1st dog raised?) IFT: 21 August 2002 Status: Released at IFT - placed by GEB.
	*Joni* - female Black Lab - Born: 10 May 2000 Raised by: Jim and Ann of Brighton Status: Early Release - placed by GEB
	*Ruby* - female Black Lab - Born: 24 February 2000 Raised by: Emily and family of Farmington (1st dog raised) IFT: 30 January 2002 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Pepper (S)* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 22 February 2000 Raised by: ??? IFT: 30 January 2002 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Derby* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 15 January 2000 Raised by: Mary Ellen, Paul, Michael and Caitlin in Brockport IFT: 28 November 2001 Status: Training release (medical) - adopted by raiser.
	*Arcadia (S)* - male Black & Tan Lab - Born: 11 January 2000 Raised by: Sandy and Tom of Greece (2nd dog raised) IFT: 28 November 2001 Status: Medical release during training - adopted by raiser
	*Tabitha* - female Yellow Lab - Born: 4 December 1999 Raised by: Kim? IFT: 3 October 2001 Status: Released in training - placed by GEB
	*Alpine* - male Black Lab - Born: 3 October 1999 Raisers: started by Teresa of Henrietta (2nd dog raised) finished with Julie of Irondequoit (1st dog raised) IFT: 29 August 2001 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by Julie
	*Euro* - male Black Lab - Born: 26 June 1999 Raised by: Melissa of Irondequoit IFT: 1 June 2001 Status: Released at IFT - placed by GEB
	*Adela* - female Golden Retriever - Born: 9 June 1999 Raised by: Donna and Dennis of Rochester (4th dog raised) IFT: 9 May 2001 Status: Released at IFT and adopted by raiser.
	*Volley* - female Black Lab - Born: 6 June 1999 Raised by: Sue and family of ??? IFT: 25 April 2001 Status: Released at IFT - placed by GEB
	*Bateman (S)* - male Black Lab - Born: 17 May 1999 Raised by: Gloria of Irondequoit IFT: 25 April 2001 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser.
	*Kyle* - male Black Lab - Born: 29 April 1999 Raised by: Karen of Henrietta IFT: 14 March 2001 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Joel* - male Black Lab - Born: 28 April 1999 Raised by: Joanne IFT: 27 February 2001 Status: Released at IFT - placed by GEB
	*Jackpot* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 28 April 1999 Raised by: Kathy IFT: 14 March 2001 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Pongo* - male Black Lab - Born: 27 February 1999 Raised by: ??? IFT: 17 January 2001 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Edsel* - male Black Lab - Born: 22 October 1998 Raised by: Cheryl of ??? IFT: 8 July 2000 Status: Released at IFT - placed by GEB.
	*Woodrow* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 28 September 1998 Raised by: Arnie of ??? IFT: 8 July 2000 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Drew* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 26 June 1998 Raised by: ??? IFT: 14 March 2000 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser.
	*Aaron* - male Black Lab - Born: 16 June 1998 Raised by: Sandy and Tom of Greece (1st dog raised) IFT: 14 March 2000 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Ray* - male Black Lab - Born: 26 May 1998 Raised by: Joanne of ??? (1st dog raised) Status: Medical release
	*Eastman (S)* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 3 April 1998 Raised by: Stu and Cindy of North Chili (3rd dog raised) IFT: 4 October 1999 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser.
	*Schuster (S)* - male Black Lab - Born: 20 March 1998 Raised by: ??? IFT: 14 October 1999 Status: Released at IFT - adopted by raiser
	*Cagney* - male Black Lab - Born: 9 December 1997 Raised by: Mike and Marcy of Henrietta (???th dog raised) IFT: 24 May 1999 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Bradley* - male Black Lab - Born: 6 December 1997 Raised by: Ron & Terri of Spencerport (2nd dog raised) IFT: 24 May 1999 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Roger* - male Black Lab - Born: 27 November 1997 Raised by: Meredith of Greece (xth dog raised) IFT: 24 May 1999 Status: Training release - placed by GEB
	*Hercules* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 29 July 1997 Raised by: ??? IFT: 13 April 1999 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser.
	*Gilda* - female Black Lab - Born: 29 July 1997 Raised by: Ron and Terri of Henrietta (1st dog raised) IFT: 13 April 1999 Status: ATF
	*Nordica* - male Yellow Lab - Born: 14 June 1997 Raised by: Teresa of Henrietta (1st dog raised) IFT: 19 February 1999 Status: Training release - adopted by raiser
	*Baron* - male Black Lab - Born: 26 October 1996 Raised by: ??? Status: Released at IFT, adopted by raiser
	*Rivet* - male Black Lab - Born: 23 March 1996 Raised by: ??? IFT: ??? Status: Died in Pup Program (Medical)
	*Malcolm* - male Black Lab - Born: 28 February 1996 Raised by: Meredith of Greece (1st dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: ATF in Canada
	*Slater* - male Black Lab - Born: 16 June 1995 Raised by: Carolyn of Rochester IFT: ??? Status: ATF in Jordan
	*Margo* - female Black Lab - Born: 1989 Raised by: Donna and Dennis of Rochester (1st dog raised) IFT: ??? Status: Released from Training - d