Saving Canada’s Dog Guides: Why We Need Your Help Now
If you’ve ever seen a Dog Guide at work, you know how extraordinary these animals are. They’re not just pets—they’re lifelines.
From guiding Canadians with vision loss, to alerting a child with epilepsy of an oncoming seizure, to providing calm and safety to a veteran with PTSD—Dog Guides transform lives every single day. And they do it at zero cost to the people who need them most.
But right now, this life-changing program is in jeopardy.
The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is facing a funding crisis. To continue providing service dogs to Canadians across the country, they urgently need to raise $5 million from the public. Without this support, countless individuals will be left waiting—independence delayed, freedom on hold.
Where does the money go?
It costs an average of $35,000 to breed, raise, train, and place a single Dog Guide. From the moment they’re born to the day they’re matched with their new partner, these dogs undergo more than two years of specialized training.
And yet—recipients never pay a cent. That’s the incredible gift of the Dog Guide program. Every dollar raised comes from donors and supporters who believe in giving Canadians the chance to live more independently, more confidently, and more safely.
Why this matters to me
If you know me, you know how much I love dogs. 🐾 But this isn’t just about my love for pups—it’s about people. I’ve seen firsthand the life-changing impact these service dogs have. They give children, adults, and families hope, freedom, and the chance to live without barriers.
The thought of losing this program breaks my heart—which is why I’m fundraising to help meet this urgent $5 million goal.
How you can help
I’m asking you to join me. Together, we can make sure the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides not only survives, but thrives—continuing to train and place dogs across the country.
👉 Donate today through my link: https://tinyurl.com/SitStaySupport
Every gift makes a difference. Every dollar keeps the training kennels running, the puppies learning, and the placements happening.
This isn’t just about saving a program. It’s about saving independence, safety, and quality of life for Canadians who need it most.
Thank you for standing with me—and with Dog Guides. ❤️🐶