Lions Foundation Of Canada Dog Guides

✨ November is Diabetes Awareness Month! ✨ Join us in honoring the strength of the millions living with diabetes and the incredible Diabetes Alert Dog Guide teams supporting them every day. Since the program's start in 2013, over 80 Diabetes Alert Dog Guide teams have graduated from LFCDG, each dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they serve. This month, we celebrate every accomplishment of our graduates and the life-changing partnerships they’ve built. 💙 #DiabetesAwareness #lfcdogguides #DogGuides

Join us in our mission to change lives for individuals with disabilities through the incredible power of Dog Guides! 🐾 We’re looking for enthusiastic Committee Members (volunteer roles) to help make the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides in Toronto and Oakville a fantastic success. Are you ready to make a positive impact? 🕒 Time Commitment: 20-40 hours annually 6-month commitment: January - June 2025 To apply to join the Oakville or Toronto Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides Committee, check out the link in our bio! #Toronto #Oakville #Volunteer #DogsWithPurpose #LFCdogguides #Puppies #PuppyLove #Accessibility #Fundraiser

Thank you to RBC for your interest in learning more about our mission. Your financial support helps us to raise, train and match more Dog Guides for Canadians living with disabilities, allowing them to navigate their world with confidence and independence. To learn more visit: www.dogguides.com. 

There are many remarkable ways kindness can change lives. From raising puppies to raising awareness, LFCDG experiences the difference you make every day. Now, supporters are coming together to make a difference at LFCDG for generations to come. LFCDG’s history-making fundraising campaign, The Difference, has an ambitious goal of $50 million in support of a purpose-built national Dog Guide training school. LFCDG is excited to have secured $42 million for this goal, but the remainder is crucial, and it can’t be met without the support of people like you. Each special gift to The Difference campaign will help make thousands of Dog Guide matches possible in the new state-of-the-art school. To donate and learn more about how you can make a difference in the future of LFCDG, please visit The Difference website, call 1(800) 768-3030 or (905) 842-2891 ext. 218, or email thedifference@dogguides.com #lfcdogguides #differencecampaign

#PawsomeMilestone 🐾 - This Wednesday, 14 adorable LFCDG puppies met their amazing new foster families, kicking off an exciting journey toward becoming life-changing Dog Guides! R Litter (Gala & Hiero's pups): Rogue, Ralph, Rupert, Reggie, Reba, Razzle, Remi, and Rico S Litter (Dinah & Gibbs' pups): Sully, Snoopy, Scottie, Sophie, Sasha, and Soleil We still have more puppies in need of loving foster homes! Could you help us raise a future Dog Guide? For the first year, you’ll care for, socialize, and teach them all the good habits they need for their future careers. If you're within 75 minutes of Oakville or Guelph and want to make a difference, apply today through our website! #futuredogguides #lfcdogguides #newbornpuppies #puppiesofinstagram

This Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible community that makes our mission possible—our volunteers, fosters, sponsors, donors, staff, families, and friends. Your unwavering support empowers Canadians living with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence, thanks to the life-changing gift of a Dog Guide, provided at no cost. Witness the powerful impact and heartwarming emotion as as we celebrate 8 new matches at our in-person graduation ceremony last month - four from our Autism Assistance Program and four from our Service Dog Program. 🐾❤️ https://lnkd.in/gpEgAaQy #Thankful #DogGuides #Empowerment #Independence #Gratitude #Community

We are thrilled to share that our recent volunteer event was a resounding success! Thanks to the incredible dedication and hard work of our volunteers, we are achieving our goals and making a meaningful impact in our community. Their selflessness and commitment have truly made a difference, and we are deeply grateful for their support. Thank you to all of our volunteers for being a part of this amazing journey. Enjoy this recap of our 2024 “We Need S’Mores Like You” Event! https://lnkd.in/guCW5rzy #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityImpact #ThankYouVolunteers #GivingBack #SupportDogGuides #LFCDogGuides

In September, we proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 20 graduates through both virtual and, for the first time since before the pandemic, in-person ceremonies. Graduates from across the country were matched with their life-changing, four-legged partners thanks to the incredible efforts of foster families, volunteers, donors, and dedicated staff. Together, we’ve transformed lives and created lasting partnerships. Thank you for making this possible! Watch the September Virtual Graduation on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gJZmRExa

Our staff and clients can’t wait until we move to our new building, but we think our Dog Guides are even more excited! They can’t wait to stay in 5-star accommodations and run, play and learn on our new 89,000 square foot property. However, we need your help before moving day! LFCDG is on a mission to raise $50 Million for our new national Dog Guides training facility. We are at $41.5 Million and know we can reach our goal with your help. Learn more and donate to The Difference campaign on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJUN8imX Our new school will not only include ample space for our Dog Guides in training to learn, but room to play and live as well. With an 11,419 square foot play area and 128 kennels in 7 kennel areas, our Dog Guides in training will be at their best for both instructors and clients. Each kennel opens to a common interior play area with large garage doors. These doors open at both ends to provide fresh air, natural light, and a play area year-round. Our Dog Guides in training deserve the very best during their stay here. Donate today! Photo description: an Autism Assistance Dog Guide outside in a park wearing a red Dog Guide harness.

September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Publicly acknowledging the tragic history and lasting impact of residential schools is a crucial step in the reconciliation process. In observance of this day, we will raise a special flag, and we invite everyone to take a moment to reflect on how we can each contribute to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Photo description: "Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day" on an orange background with Dog Guides logo #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation