To find a suitable name, a four-page report was sent out to every single member of Lions Clubs International. Over 500 names were sent back as suggestions. "Lions Leader" was the name selected and printed in the newspapers on December 14, 1938. In February 1939, all four Doberman Pinschers were placed with their new owners. The club wanted to expand their help beyond the actual club, and on April 4, 1939 the "Lion's Leader Dog Foundation" was initiated. To get the new organization off the ground, an actual facility was needed. A small farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan was selected. On the property were a house, a barn, and a small garage, which were all rented for fifty dollars a month.