For the next 14 months, the New York Islanders will be part of the Guide Dog Foundation's "Puppy with a Purpose program" to help raise a puppy to become a guide dog. This path to service will include training milestones along with socialization. After completing socialization training, the Puppy with a Purpose will be eligible to begin formal guide dog training and will be donated to a blind or visually-imparied person - free of charge.