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Lions Project for Canine Companions has proudly pledged more than $5.1 million to support the life-changing mission of providing expertly trained service dogs to those in need.

Whether through a donation, club membership, or recognizing service, each contribution helps bring exceptional dogs to exceptional people. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

MAKE A DONATION

3% Cover the Fee

Every Gift Makes a Difference

  • $25 Donation – Helps provide official service dog vests for our hardworking canine teams

  • $50 Donation – Covers one month of nutritious food for a dog in professional training

  • $100 Donation – Supports expert veterinary care and wellness services for a Canine Companions dog

  • $500 Donation – Funds ongoing follow-up support to ensure lasting success for the human-canine partnership

BECOME A MEMBER

MEMBER CLUB

Join our mission as a Member Club! Your annual pledge helps provide service dogs free of charge to those in need.

Your Club's membership is more than a donation—it’s a powerful way to support our exceptional partnership with Canine Companions.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Become a Life Member of the Lions Project for Canine Companions with a one-time donation that creates a lasting impact. Your donation supports the placement of trained service dogs for those in need.

Contributions are invested in a restricted fund, with annual donations made from earned interest, ensuring sustainable support.

Your membership funds benefit your Canine Companions’ regional training center.

Bring Us to Your Next Meeting

Want to learn more about Lions Project for Canine Companions and how your Lions Club can make a difference?

A Lions Project Trustee will share their personal experience and provide information on how your Club can get involved in supporting this life-changing mission.

RECOGNITION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Abdul Award

Celebrate exceptional service with the Abdul Award, a tribute to the first Canine Companions dog put into service. Recognize someone who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and impact.

Distinguished Service

Celebrate exceptional dedication to service with the Distinguished Service Award. Honor a club or individual who has made a meaningful impact in the lives of others through their commitment to the mission of the Lions Project for Canine Companions.

Honor Veterans

Honor a veteran's service with this American flag plaque—an enduring symbol of patriotism. Each contribution supports Lions Project for Canine Companions, providing service dogs to those in need, including veterans. It’s a meaningful way to give back while honoring their service.

BECOME A SPONSOR

  • Your sponsorship helps provide food, daily care, and essential maintenance for one kennel housing two dogs throughout their Professional Training period with Canine Companions.

    This stage of training is critical in preparing dogs for their future roles as life-changing service dogs.

    • A professionally crafted wall plaque

    • A 4" x 6" photograph of a Canine Companions litter

    • Recognition for your role in supporting the development of future service dogs placement from the very beginning

  • Your sponsorship helps cover essential early-life expenses such as vaccinations, health care, and travel to the puppy’s new home with a dedicated volunteer puppy raiser.

    • An 8" x 10" black laminated plaque with a commemorative photo of your sponsored Canine Companions puppy

    • The opportunity to support the life-changing work of service dog placement from the very beginning

  • Your Graduation Sponsorship helps offset essential expenses such as venue rental, setup, publicity, and accessibility services, including a sign language interpreter.

    • A plaque featuring a 5” x 7” horizontal photo of the graduating class

    • The satisfaction of supporting a milestone moment in the lives of clients and service dogs

  • The Professional Training Sponsorship covers the cost of daily instruction, behavioral testing, field trips, and essential supplies during this vital stage of development.

    • A glass-engraved plaque recognizing your sponsorship

    • A 5” x 7” photograph of the sponsored Canine Companions dog

    • The opportunity to support the advanced training and preparation of a future service dog

MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION

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PLANNED GIVING

Leave a lasting legacy by including Lions Project for Canine Companions in your will estate plans. Your planned gift will help ensure continued support for the mission of providing exceptional service dogs to individuals with disabilities

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START A FUNDRAISER

Support Lions Project by naming the organization a beneficiary of your Club’s fundraiser—whether it's a race, flower sale, golf outing, or something uniquely your own. Please contact your Lions Project Area Director to discuss ideas before organizing an event!

PET MEMORIALS

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. Honor their memory with an elegant, personalized pet memorial.

Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for someone grieving the loss of a pet, it’s a touching way to say, “You’ll never be forgotten.”

Show your pride and commitment with the official Lions Project for Canine Companions merchandise, including collectible pins, office essentials, apparel, and more.

WEAR IT WITH PRIDE