Islanders Team Up with Guide Dog Foundation to Raise Seventh Puppy

The New York Islanders have a new furry friend!  

The New York Islanders and the Guide Dog Foundation are partnering to raise a guide dog for the seventh season as part of the Puppy with a Purpose program. 

This year’s puppy is an adorable black lab, but the Isles need your help finding the perfect name for the pup. Fans have a say in the puppy naming contest, to vote on the name of the new pup.  

Voting is open now until Oct. 19.

The puppy will go through a year-long socialization and puppy-raising period before going on to formal training in October 2027, where they will help a veteran or first responder. The pup is being trained to help the visually impaired.  

The Islanders and the Guide Dog Foundation have also teamed up for the 2027 edition of the Pucks and Paws Calendar. The calendar will feature the Islanders players and adorable puppies for every month, including the newest Puppy with a Purpose. The calendar will go on sale on Nov. 25 and proceeds will benefit the Guide Dog Foundation. 

Be on the lookout for the new puppy at UBS Arena during Islanders home games and follow along the pup’s journey on Islanders social media channels, @nyislespup on Instagram.