With your help, we can make a difference in people’s lives.

Take The Lead provides direct services, support and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness.

We welcome your support. Take The Lead relies upon membership, donations and fundraising events held around the country.  There are many ways that you can help:  through your donations, by becoming a member and being a participant in fundraising events.

In 2006, Take The Lead announced a $1.3 million Endowment Campaign aimed at enhancing its capacity to provide support and services for many years to come. 

Take The Lead was founded in 1993 as a not-for-profit foundation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service code.  All contributions to Take the Lead are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

More News...

See Bobby Run Update:   He did it!  As many of you know, our dear friend Bobby Christiansen was scheduled to run in the Western States 100 mile (Ultrathon) race the last week in June but it was cancelled due to numerous wildfires in California. Consistent with Bobby's determination, he ran 100 miles anyway near his home in Greensboro, NC.

CLICK HERE for details including his personal account, pictures, video, donor list and more.

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Penn Ridge Kennel Club announces raffle to benefit Take The Lead.. Read on...

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2008 Membership Pins Are Now Available!

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Click Here for a short video about Take The Lead