Meet and purchase tickets for your chance to win any or all of our 2026 class of five plush guide dogs in harness!
GDUI Public Relations
Greetings to all GDUI Members and Friends,
It’s that exciting time of year again! Hava has once again blessed us with five very special four footed friends Ruffles, Snickers, Valor, Lewis, and Kelly. Each sporting a beautiful tan 100% leather harness and ready to become a cherished part of your family.
We invite you to take this opportunity to enter the drawing
for your favorite faithful companion.
Entries are 3 for $5 or 7 for $10.
You can enter in any of the following ways:
Purchasing tickets online at 2026 Plush Pups Drawing - Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) (various payment methods available; does not require a PayPal account)
Purchasing tickets over the phone by calling Office Manager Lynn at 866-799-8436
Or by purchasing tickets in the Bark-A-Lounge (sponsored by Nestlé Purina)
Entry sales will close on July 28th at 10:00 PM Central Time, and the drawing will be held July 29th during the final session that starts at 1pm Central Time.
Read on to meet these five wonderful pups who could soon become part of your family!
Ruffles is a very stylish yellow Labrador lady who stands 9 inches tall and 15 inches long. She’s posed in a cheerful play‑bow position, front paws down and tail high, as if ready to dash into action. Ruffles is a girl completely devoted to duty. She loves being right by your side, always alert and eager to help. When it’s time to rest, she curls up happily in her kennel for a peaceful snooze. But the moment she hears the words “Let’s go to work!” she’s up in an instant, wide awake and ready to slip into her harness.
Snickers is an incredibly sweet female chocolate Labrador who stands 9 inches tall and measures 15 inches from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. She’s posed in a playful bow, her front paws stretched forward and her tail raised high, as if inviting you to join in a game. Snickers takes her job as a guide very seriously—her ears perk at every sound, always alert and ready to help. But once the harness comes off, her serious side melts away. There’s nothing she loves more than curling up close for some warm, cozy cuddle time with her favorite person.
Valor is a very handsome male German Shepherd with a sleek black coat interlaced with warm tan markings. He stands 11 inches tall and 17 inches long, poised in a relaxed standing position with his head held proudly high. Valor has a bit of a playful side; his strong prey drive makes those darting squirrels quite the distraction but with a gentle word, he quickly refocuses on his guide work. Once he’s in the zone, Valor shows just what a steady, confident, and devoted worker he is.
Lewis is a debonair male black Labrador Retriever who stands 9 inches tall and 15 inches long. He’s posed in a cheerful play‑bow, front paws stretched forward and tail lifted high, full of energy and enthusiasm. Lewis likes to think of guiding as his very own superpower—and what a saint of a Labrador he is! He loves to chase and play with his favorite ball, but the moment he sees his harness come out, he springs to his feet, tail wagging, and leaps right into it, eager and proud to get to work.
Kelly is a beautiful female Golden Retriever who stands 12 inches tall and measures 17 inches from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. Her silky golden coat shines as she stands ready, tail gently wagging. Kelly is a happy go lucky girl who radiates cheer wherever she goes, but when it’s time to work, her focus sharpens. Ears forward and head high, she becomes all business calm, confident, and completely devoted to the job at hand.
Each of these five amazing pups comes with their very own working harness, crafted from 100% leather with real metal fittings—just like those used by real guide dogs. They’re ready to bring joy, companionship, and plenty of smiles to their new homes!
When you enter the drawing, you’re not just taking a chance on bringing one of these lovable pups home you’re also supporting the incredible work of Guide Dog Users, Inc. and helping guide dog teams across the country.
So don’t miss out, enter today, make a difference, and you just might take home your new best friend!