We love Leader Dogs for the Blind!

Update:

We apologize for underestimating your generosity.    One contributor suggested we now strive to see by how much we can exceed the starting goal.      God bless you all.

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We continue to raise puppies (first “Dusty” and now 9 month old “Baker”), and Charlie volunteers at the Rochester, Michigan facility 2 hours each week. We strongly support the mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind, in providing guide dogs for blind people, completely free of charge.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is in the middle of the largest campaign in their history to turn the existing kennel into a state of the art Canine Development Center.

Please help to raise funds for the new kennel area, which will serve more blind people with better trained dogs at lower cost.   Since Leader Dogs for the Blind is a 501(c)3 organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

There is no contribution too small!   Thank you for considering being part of our team.

For more information on the new Canine Development Center, please see the photo gallery and video below!

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Welcome to the new Canine Development Center!
Welcome to the new Canine Development Center!

From the moment you arrive, you will see the Canine Development Center is designed to be the ideal environment. View these images to see the main changes during this project and discover the huge impact it will have on our dogs and clients.

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Breeding & Puppy Area
Breeding & Puppy Area

The journey to becoming a Leader Dog starts at birth, which means the Canine Development Center was developed with our breeding stock and puppies in mind. Improvements include: A breeding area featuring separate housing for males and females, allowing them to remain relaxed prior to breeding. Also, there will be separation between puppies and breeding stock dogs, offering a more peaceful environment that helps protect young immune systems. They layout also allows for increased socialization and supervision and adjacent daytime and nighttime spaces to reduce the need to move puppies throughout the day (previously, puppies had to be carted to and from a converted garage).

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New Centralized Veterinary Clinic
New Centralized Veterinary Clinic

Our esteemed team of veterinarians has the responsibility of caring for each and every one of our dogs. Every dog that enters this facility must be seen and monitored at the on-site veterinary clinic. As our operations have expanded and evolved, so has the need for an advanced, centrally located veterinary clinic so our veterinarians can give our future Leader Dogs the best care possible. With 35% more space, the clinic will allow us to add new and enhanced technology. Also, included is defined areas for X-ray, surgery, post-surgery recovery and endoscopic procedures to help with work flow.

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The New Canine Suites
The New Canine Suites

The new canine suites are 2.5 times larger!

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Open Housing Villages
Open Housing Villages

At times the kennel environment can be stressful. To ease this stress, we redesigned our housing bays with an open concept that allows for ample stimulation and interaction. This includes suites that have open sight lines for every single dog. Plus, the 255 suites are 2.5 times larger than the current suites. Since we know dogs like to be around other dogs, up to 60% of the suites allow for cohabitation. It will also include a large, open area where the dogs can spend time with our volunteers and staff, allowing for even more human-dog interaction.

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Canine Development Center Video

My Supporters

  • Timothy Britton December 2017 $250.00
  • Timothy Britton July 2016
  • Ben & Beth Lawrence Congratulations Linda and Charlie on surpassing your goal. January 2016
  • Kevin Moore July 2015 $50.00
  • David Slates July 2015 $50.00
  • Linda & Charlie Britton June 2015 $500.00
  • Timothy Britton December 2017 $250.00
  • Jim Nitchie June 2015 $100.00
  • Patricia Yeager June 2015 $100.00
  • Linda Reiher Thanks for performing the difficult task of raising puppies and then gifting them to someone in need. My cousin actually was a recipient years ago and the dog gave her back her independence. Thanks! June 2015 $100.00