After 25 years in the U.S. Army, Teresa Galgano was used to leading. But when a rare genetic condition stole her central vision, once-familiar streets felt like obstacle courses and everyday travel became a test of trust and courage.
Then came guide dog Donald—a confident, athletic Labrador matched with Teresa in 2021. From train stations to ski slopes, Disney crowds to busy airports, he navigates each challenge with precision and heart. His work isn’t just about guidance—it’s about freedom.
Donald’s skill goes far beyond following cues—he reads the world around them. Because sometimes, being a hero means knowing when not to listen. Once during a routine walk, Donald refused Teresa’s cue to keep walking—and for good reason. His “intelligent disobedience” kept Teresa from continuing down a sidewalk that was demolished by construction, saving her life. His natural instincts keep her safe, moving, and able to keep leading in her role with the Blind Veterans Association.
Donald gives Teresa the confidence to explore, the independence to travel, and the security to embrace new adventures.
His heroic acts and daily guidance earned him a top spot in the annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, and you can help bring this incredible team one step closer to the national recognition they deserve by voting today!
VOTE here before September 15 (and vote every day, if you’d like!) and help shine a spotlight on a partnership that proves how far trust, skill, and heart can take you.
Vote Here
https://www.americanhumane.org/hero-dog/donald/
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