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Seeing Eye Dogs announce special pup names for NAIDOC Week 2025

As part of our ongoing initiative, Seeing Eye Dogs are delighted to announce two special pup names - Daabak and Woora have been selected.

Dale Pierce is pictured kneeling on the grass in a white t-shirt, black running shorts and a Vision Australia hat, smiling at the camera. Next to him is his Seeing Eye Dog Yana, a black Labrador, who has her head turned up looking towards him. Behind them is some green foliage.

Dale and Yana: the perfect match

Since his diagnosis, Dale has run some of Australia's toughest tracks and completed 100km in a day for Vision Australia’s 100K Your Way challenge.

Alayna Campbell sits against a tree and cuddles her Seeing Eye Dog, Joey, who is a black Labrador. Behind them is some green foliage and both her and Joey look towards the camera.

Joey gifts Alayna the hope of independence

Alayna has a message of gratitude for those who support the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal.

Geraldine Lane is pictured sitting in the sun, wearing a maroon coloured dress while patting her Seeing Eye Dog, Noodle. Noodle is a black Labrador and is looking towards the camera. Behind them appears to be a garden, including a flower bed with purple flowers and a garden statue.

Doctor Geraldine, Noodle and Iris: inspiring generations through ...

Geraldine would like to express her heartfelt thanks to both Petbarn and the supporters of Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.

Linda Blaik is pictured standing in some long grass with her Seeing Eye Dog, Kevy. Linda wears a bright red floral shirt that contrasts well against the dark grey wall behind her. Kevy is a mix of a black Labrador and Golden Retriever, and they both look towards the camera.

Linda and Kevy: giving back together

Volunteering is a big part of Linda's life, and now, thanks to Kevy, she has the confidence and independence to spend time doing what she loves.

Lizzie Eastham stands in front of a Vision Australia Radio building and smiles towards the camera. She is pictured in a black and white striped dress and bright pink heels, and has her Seeing Eye Dog, Lacey, next to her. Lacey is a black Labrador and is also facing the camera.

Lizzie and Lacey: a life full of adventure

While Lizzie is a confident white cane user, she said she has noticed that it’s much more challenging to be active and independent without Lacey by her side.

Lucia Corradi is seen kneeling down against a white wall with her Seeing Eye Dog, Luna, next to her. Lucia is in all navy clothes and smiles at the camera, with Luna, a black Labrador, looking directly at the camera as well.

Lucia, Luna and Aura: 10 years of companionship

Lucia has a message of gratitude to share with Petbarn and Seeing Eye Dogs supporters.

Marilena Osborne is pictured sitting on some stairs and cradling her Seeing Eye Dog, Hamilton. She has her head thrown back in laughter as Hamilton, a black Labrador, lovingly licks her face.

Hamilton and Marilena embrace life together

Hamilton has had an impact on Marilena’s ability to interact and connect with her family.

Nemoy Malcolm is kneeling next to his Golden Retriever Seeing Eye Dog, Benji, on a sunny day. He is wearing sunglasses and a light green shirt, while smiling at the camera. Benji sits calmly beside him looking at the camera, wearing a teal harness. They are surrounded by green plants and bright yellow flowers.

Benji gives Nemoy the power of choice

For me, a Seeing Eye Dog allows for freedom and independent movement through all the environments I go through.

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