GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND CELEBRATES SEASON

On Dec. 13 bells were ringing and tails were wagging at the Guide Dogs for the Blind annual Holiday Luncheon at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. The luncheon included heartwarming stories about the human-canine connection. Featured speaker Randy Pierce shared his journey with guide dog Swirl. The event raised a record-breaking $840,000. Dozens of guide dog teams were in attendance. The event also featured a special puppy parade.