Cathy and Kenya, a recent puppy addition to Leader Dogs for the Blind, are among many that have recently found their purpose in benefiting those who are visually impaired. Leader Dog’s new options which include co-raising, pass-along, corporate, and campus puppy raising have enabled volunteers from across lifestyles to support this important cause. With the expertise of breeders and classes to understand puppy development, raisers are equipped with the right tools to provide highly trained guide dogs.
Leader Dogs for the Blind proudly supports volunteer puppy raisers who are making a positive impact on the lives of those who are blind or visually impaired. The organization is proud to have recently added options to fit a variety of lifestyles, allowing more people to take part in this important cause. Through their experts, Leader Dogs for the Blind offers classes and assistance every step of the way to ensure puppy raisers have the tools they need to train puppies that will become highly trained guide dogs. Recently, Cathy and Kenya, a future Leader Dog, shared a warm connection on a group outing to Wolcott Mills Metropark in Ray, Michigan.
These new options of co-raising, pass-along, corporate and campus puppy raising have allowed more people to take part in this initiative.
No matter if you have been a dog person for years or are new to puppy raising, the Leader Dog puppy development manager Beverly Ferguson has ensured that these opportunities fit the lifestyle of modern families, couples and singles. Not only do you gain priceless skills, meet new people, have a furry companion but most of all, you get to help someone who is visually impaired to be safer and more confident in their travels.
Join this interactive event on Saturday, December 9 from 3:30‒5:30 p.m. to learn more about the rewarding volunteer opportunity and stay for the free Light Up Leader Dog event from 5:30‒8:30 p.m. to get into the holiday spirit!
Leader Dogs for the Blind are dogs trained to guide the blind.
The organization that trains these dogs offers its services free of charge to clients with the support of volunteers and generous donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and service organizations such as Lions Clubs International.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is not funded by the government or insurance payments.
External links
* Leader Dogs for the Blind (http://www.leaderdog.org/)
Leader Dogs for the Blind is an exceptional nonprofit organization that provides people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. This organization proudly offers a range of services to their clients, including providing guide dogs for those who are DeafBlind, holding seminars for orientation and mobility professionals and university students, and organizing a summer camp for teens. Additionally, Leader Dogs for the Blind partners with agencies and O&M professionals throughout the U.S. to provide supplemental O&M training. With these incredible services, Leader Dogs for the Blind is empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired to lead fulfilling lives. For more information, call (888) 777-5332 or visit LeaderDog.org.
Contact Rachelle Kniffen
Phone: 248-659-5013
Email: rkniffen@leaderdog.org
Rachelle Kniffen, a leader at Leader Dogs for the Blind, is proud and excited to connect with interested parties regarding attachments. She can be reached via phone at 248-659-5013 or by email at rkniffen@leaderdog.org.
Though each option of puppy raising requires a different level of commitment or responsibility, they all ultimately have the same goal- to help blind and visually impaired people be better able to navigate the world. By training puppies to be guide dogs, those in need are given an invaluable tool to lead a more independent life with more confidence. Cathy and Kenya’s inspiring connection is one example of this mutual respect found between the puppy raisers and those whose lives can be improved through the efforts of those generous enough to participate. Whether it’s through personal achievement or volunteer efforts, Leader Dogs for the Blind continues to invest in helping their volunteers spread the joy of our four-legged friends — and promote improved lives through improved sight.
