Leader Dogs for the Blind
District 37S has long supported Leader Dogs and a number of people in Montana have been provided with mobility and a new sense of purpose by Lions through their dog. If your club receives a request for assistance please contact the Leader Dog chairperson shown at the bottom of the page. They will assist you in providing the individual the help they need.
About Leader Dogs:
Leader Dogs was founded in 1939 by Lions Club members, Charles Nutting, Don Schuur and S.A. Dodge, Leader Dog has successfully matched and graduated over 13,000 person / dog teams since its inception. The dream of these men became vision and independence for thousands.
The dedicated staff at Leader Dog is over 100 strong. The facilities, located on the original 14 acres first purchased by the founders, have morphed from a farm with numerous outbuildings to a residence center, a kennel, and well manicured grounds. This complex is home to our students, dogs and the support staff that enable Leader Dog to enhance the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals from all over the world.
The organization can also provide GPS navigation devices and training. GPS "trackers" provide useful information such as formerly unidentifiable streets, intersections and businesses. These devices are designed to complement, not replace, mobility aids such as white canes or guide dogs.
Go to Leader Dogs for the Blind website
District Leader Dog Chair: Lucille Mapston at lmapston@bresnan.net
