Introduction
LPCCI is a non-profit organization formed in 1983 to educate, raise funds and to seek puppy raisers for Canine Companions for Independence.
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Since its humble beginnings, LPCCI has grown in membership and support from Lions Clubs in just two states to 26 states across the nation. Currently LPCCI has 17 Area Directors and 68 Trustees working to create awareness and provide support for Canine Companions for Independence. Lions and Lions Clubs contribute to LPCCI through Life Memberships, Club Memberships, awards, sponsorships, fundraising, puppy raising, and volunteering. Our goal is to have representation and support in all 50 states across the nation.
Four Types of Assistance Dogs
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Service Dogs
Imagine having a dog that could turn on lights, pick up dropped keys or open a door. Canine Companions for Independence service dogs are partnered… Read More -
Skilled Companion Dogs
People with disabilities might have trouble reaching a light switch, picking up a dropped pencil or opening a door. Imagine having a dog that could… Read More -
Facility Dogs
Facility dogs are expertly trained dogs who partner with a facilitator working in a health care, visitation or education setting.Canine Companions facility dogs are trustworthy… Read More -
Hearing Dogs
Canine Companions for Independence hearing dogs are specially bred Labrador and Golden Retrievers who alert partners to key sounds by making physical contact such as… Read More
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South Central Training Center
LPCCI’s commitment to Canine Companions is long standing. To show our support for this new center, LPCCI pledged $150,000 over a three-year period, knowing our contribution makes a difference in the lives of the many veterans, children and adults with disabilities that Canine Companions serves.
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Lions Clubs
Lions, Lioness, and other service clubs, working through the Lions Project can help CCI's efforts to offer greater independence and self-esteem to more people with disabilities.
DogFest
Walk 'n Roll is the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence.
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It's your generous donation that allows us to offer highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing follow-up services to people with disabilities at absolutely no charge.
Pedaling Puppy Raisers
Pedaling Puppy Raisers Bill & Barb.
We are volunteer puppy raisers for Canine Companions for Independence.
We also love bike touring and raising awareness for Canine Companions.
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Assistance dogs aren't just born, they're raised.
Volunteer puppy raisers provide specially- bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.
Read MoreBreeder dogs and their puppies are the foundation of our organization. We carefully select and breed Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of the two after an intensive evaluation process.
DogFest Walk 'n Roll is the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence.
To promote and oversee an awareness and appreciation for the LPCCI and Canine Companions programs to clubs and individuals in the District. Have an interest in seeing that Canine Companions For Independence mission to provide trained dogs for individuals with disabilities is assisted by Lionism.
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