Vorden is Kristie’s guide dog and the inspiration for Vorden Initiative. Vorden has been Kristie’s working guide since April 27th, 2021, and he has been the best ally Kristie could have ever asked for.

Just as no dog is born a guide dog but learns to become one, we believe any person can learn to become a great ally to the blind community.

In that spirit, the organization is named after him.

When Vorden isn’t working, he loves playing fetch, long walks with lots of sniffing, and large pup cups.