February, 2026


LEAD IN


DÉJA VU...

ALL OVER AGAIN


Just when a huge portion of the country thought they already saw the worst winter storm of the year in the rearview mirror, in blew Orlando, with record-breaking snow.


Hope everyone has power, and is shoveled out. 2025 - 2026 is going to be a winter to remember!


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WKC


TTL was proud to be part of the fantastic 150th Westminster KC show. Donald Sturz and Company are to be congratulated on a superlative job.


Kudos to our own Susan Sprung who organized the Monday night, post-show TTL party at Nick N Stef's Steakhouse. It was superb.


Many thanks, too, to party hosts and booth stalwarts: Mari-Beth O'Neill, Mary Miller, Pam Beale, Terry Hundt, George and Cathy Milutinovich, and Randy Garren.



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Do you know anyone who might be eligible for TTL emergency assistance because of any natural disaster? Please Go to the website or call the office at 800-814-1123 for more info.


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TTL is honored to have been bequeathed a number of special items from the estate of the beloved "Doc" Greathouse. Scroll down for images of two of the many items TTL will be offering in the months to come.


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2026 Pins!

Watch your email for membership renewal, or catch us at an upcoming show.




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We exist to help you!


Take The Lead is here to help qualified individuals in need!


We offer two kinds of assistance:


Immediate, one-time, disaster assistance.


And, of course, Take the Lead provides direct services, support and care for qualified persons in the sport of dogs who suffer from an illness or accident.


CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE



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Note New Address

Take The Lead

www.takethelead.org

PO Box 148

Clayton, NY 13624

800-814-1123

TTL@Takethelead.org



QR CODES


Many thanks to TTL Treasurer, Paul Campanella, who has created two QR codes for TTL:


TTL Website

And,

TTL Assistance Application

Please share.


Tom Bradley

Answers your TTL Questions.


"Take The Lead - The Who, What and Why"

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It's very easy to accomplish on the website.


Click Here For the Website Donation Page

Soon to be available through Take The Lead:


Signed and Numbered Pamela Powers Prints


Herding Breeds

Hound Breeds


and, NEW,

Non-Sporting Breeds

Cindy Vogels, Editor

cgvogels@gmail.com