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The Application Process

Are you considering a guide dog for yourself, a friend, or a family member who are blind or have low vision?

Getting Started

Your decision to explore the possibility of having a guide dog as a companion and mobility aid reflects your commitment to enhancing your quality of life and independence, and we admire your courage and determination.

To begin the process of getting a guide dog, please review the self-assessment below. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at outreach@guidedogsoftexas.org or (210) 366-4081.

You may also download the application and email it to us at outreach@guidedogsoftexas.org or mail to 1503 Allena Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213.

At the bottom of this page, you will find downloadable documents that may answer questions you might have in regards to the process, the cost, and time it may take to get a guide dog.

Prerequisites

Before you fill out the application, please use the following checklist as a guide to ensure you are ready to get a guide dog from Guide Dogs of Texas.

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